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Explore St.Gallen
St.Gallen
Situated south of Lake Constance, St.Gallen is a world-renowned metropolis in eastern Switzerland. With its imposing cathedral and library, the city's Abbey District has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The University of St.Gallen also has a reputation that extends far beyond the Swiss border.
Plan your trip to St.Gallen and discover everything that Switzerland has to offer to make your Women's EURO 2025 summer the trip of a lifetime.
🎊 St.Gallen Fan Zone
Located in the heart of St.Gallen’s old town, the Fan Zone will take over Marktgasse for Women’s EURO! Fans can enjoy a range of entertainment from lunchtime panel talks to interactive sports including street football before some live music to finish the day.
Take your tastebuds on a culinary tour of Europe, with traditional Swiss dishes and specialities from countries playing in St.Gallen: Germany, England, France, Poland and Wales.
📍 Location
Marktgasse, St.Gallen
📅 Opening times
2 July – 13 July, daily *
*Closed on 6 July
Saturdays: 11:30 – 17:00
Matchdays and weekdays: 11:30 – 19:00
🎶 Enjoy music and entertainment from regional artists in the evenings
⚽ Various games and activities including an interactive zone, street football, reaction games and a youth activity programme
🗣️ Panel discussion on women’s sports with a focus on football
🍟 Food and drinks
Marktgasse is located 650m from St.Gallen train station and is accessible by foot. Alternatively, hop on one of the public buses departing from St.Gallen station to Marktplatz Bohl (5-min journey), which is located right next to the Fan Zone.
It is not recommended to travel by car due to high traffic and limited parking.
👋 Info points & help on-site
📍Opposite St.Gallen train station
With the abundance of things to see and do in the city, make sure to visit St.Gallen's tourist information office to make the most of your stay!
St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
Bankgasse 9
CH-9001 St.Gallen
📧 Email: info@st.gallen-bodensee.ch
Sometimes, unforeseen accidents happen. We want you to stay safe in St.Gallen so if you are involved in an emergency of any kind, immediately dial 112, the European emergency number, free of charge to receive assistance from police, fire or ambulance service.
European emergency number:
112
Swiss emergency numbers:
Ambulance: 144
Police: 117
Fire service: 118
If you lose something while in the city, go to the local police station to visit the lost and found office:
📍Vadianstrasse 57, 9001 St.Gallen
If you lose something while on the bus, visit:
📍 Town Hall Postsrasse 28, 9001 St.Gallen
For any lost property while travelling on SBB train services, go directly to a SBB office or visit the online support page.
🛏️ Where to stay – powered by Booking.com
Accommodation guide 🌟
We’ve partnered with Booking.com to help you find the perfect accommodation for your budget and travel needs. From hostels to holiday homes, explore the best options near stadiums and top attractions to make the most of your tournament experience.
Choosing where you stay could depend as much on your budget as it does on the matches you want to watch live. Consider exploring different accommodation types to understand what best suits your needs and booking early to secure the best rates.
Average rates across Switzerland:
- Hostel: approx. €62 per night
- Standard hotel: approx. €235 per night
- Apartment: approx. €300 per night
- Luxury hotel: approx. €535 per night
Location guide 📍
For those attending UEFA Women's EURO, accommodation near Arena St.Gallen provides a convenient stay with easy access to the stadium. Alternatively, staying in the city centre lets you experience the stunning Abbey District, home to the impressive cathedral and historic library, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
👀 Things to do
• Visit the Abbey District, recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site. Explore its Baroque cathedral, marvel at the architecture and delve into history in its library, one of the oldest and most important in the world.
• Stroll through the old town of St.Gallen and see if you can pick out all 111 of the city's famous 'oriel' windows. Some of these ornate bay-style windows date back to medieval times, and they are a symbol of the city.
• Discover the Textile Museum, showcasing St.Gallen's rich history in textile production. Learn about the craft, examine historic fabrics and designs and uncover the city's influence in the textile industry.
✨ Women’s football legacy in St.Gallen
Football heritage
FC St.Gallen 1879 are the oldest continental European football club and have supporters all over Switzerland. The region is proud to have two top-tier women’s teams, FC St.Gallen 1879 and FC Rapperswil-Jona.
Local legacy
Women’s EURO 2025 is an opportunity to embrace the continued growth of girls and women in football. St.Gallen’s legacy programme aims to:
- Offer guided stadium tours to children, provide literature in schools and stickers of local sports heroes
- Strengthen the women’s football network with social events and taster sessions for various positions in football
- Encourage grassroots initiatives by funding projects with local football clubs