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Altstätten Old Town

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Eastern Switzerland

St. Gallen

Wahlkreis Rheintal

Altstätten

Altstätten Old Town

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Location: Altstätten, Wahlkreis Rheintal, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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1. Lochau Lakeside Cycle Path – BSB Harbor Lindau (Lake Constance) loop from Altstätten Stadt

77.1km

04:27

180m

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2. Altstätten Old Town – Ruppen Pass loop from Rebstein-Marbach

29.0km

02:17

750m

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3. Ruppen Pass – Altstätten Old Town loop from Wald AR

30.7km

02:18

750m

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Paul

September 21, 2022

HISTORY, old towns

Altstätten was first mentioned in a document in 853 as "villa nominata altsteti" (farm called old site / settlement site). At the time it was first mentioned in documents, the St. Gallen Monastery owned property in Altstätten. In order to secure the territory against the Counts of Montfort, who settled on the right side of the Rhine, Abbot Berchtold von Falkenstein fortified the Altstätten farm with a curtain wall in the 13th century, which made the place a city. In 1298 Altstätten was referred to as "oppidum" (Latin for city). The form “Altstätten” was already found in 1444.

Altstätten experienced an economic boom in the 18th century. Energetic families acquired solid wealth through the textile trade. It is thanks to these families that the magnificent baroque buildings and historic arcades were built, which still shape the image of the old town today and are charming contemporary witnesses.

With the inauguration of the railway line through the Rhine Valley in 1858, economic life received a further boost. After the First World War, the embroidery industry fell into a serious crisis. The economy as a whole did not recover until after World War II. Today Altstätten is an important business and business location with an impressive variety of industries and jobs in the areas of commerce, industry, commerce, services and the public sector. Altstätten performs a center function and is the location community for various regional institutions.

Text / Source: CITY OF ALTSTÄTTEN

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Albert

July 16, 2020

nice old town with narrow streets

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Matthias

July 29, 2024

In Altstätten SG you will experience a charming part of Eastern Switzerland, where medieval history meets modern lifestyle. Stroll through the historic streets of the old town and admire the lovingly restored buildings such as the old town hall and the magnificent church of St. Mary. Afterwards, it is worth visiting the "Kaffekommune" café, where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the view of the idyllic town square with an aromatic coffee and a piece of cake.

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Location: Altstätten, Wahlkreis Rheintal, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Altstätten Old Town

1. Lochau Lakeside Cycle Path – BSB Harbor Lindau (Lake Constance) loop from Altstätten Stadt

2. Altstätten Old Town – Ruppen Pass loop from Rebstein-Marbach

3. Ruppen Pass – Altstätten Old Town loop from Wald AR

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