The Abbey Library of Saint Gall is a medieval monastic library that dates back to the 8th century. Designated as a World Heritage Site, it houses a collection of nearly 160,000 volumes, including rare manuscripts.

The library's Rococo-style hall, built in the mid 1700s, features a Greek inscription above the entrance that translates to "healing place for the soul."

Location: Klosterhof 6D, 9000 St. Gallen - 10 min walk from St Gallen train station

Parking garage - Oberer Graben, 9000 St. Gallen

Open: daily, year round

Website: https://www.stiftsbezirk.ch/de/

Tickets:

Free with Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Museumspass, Raiffeisen Member, Oskar, & Bodensee Card PLUS

Discount for students with ID. Free for kids under age 16.