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Eichberg

Saint Gallen, Switzerland · Europe

About Eichberg

Eichberg works well as a base: 5 minutes from Oberriet, 23km from Vaduz Castle.

Eichberg is a town located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland. With a population of 1,260, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eichberg sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eichberg to your route.

About Eichberg

Eichberg is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Eichberg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Eichberg located?

Eichberg is located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3437 latitude, 9.5314 longitude.

What is the population of Eichberg?

Eichberg has a population of approximately 1,260 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,260
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Saint Gallen
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.3437, 9.5314

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Eichberg

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Appenzell

A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.

9 km · about 15 min drive

restaurant

Berggasthaus Aescher

An 1846 guesthouse pressed under a 100 m overhanging cliff below Ebenalp, made world-famous by a National Geographic cover; cable car from Wasserauen, then a 15-minute walk to rösti on the terrace.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Rolls-Royce Museum Dornbirn

One of the world's largest Rolls-Royce collections, filling a converted 19th-century mill in the Gütle valley near Dornbirn with Phantoms and Silver Ghosts once owned by royalty.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Vaduz Castle

The princely family's hilltop residence overlooking Liechtenstein's capital and the Rhine valley.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Triesenberg

Walser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Autobau Erlebniswelt

Racing driver Fredy Lienhard's supercar and motorsport collection in a former Romanshorn industrial plant on Lake Constance: Ferraris, Le Mans prototypes and Indy cars.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Malbun

Liechtenstein's only ski resort, an alpine bowl reached by a winding mountain road and ringed by trails.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Gutenberg Castle

A medieval hilltop castle in Balzers, one of Liechtenstein's few preserved fortresses with valley views.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Eichberg

  • 25 kmTriesenbergWalser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.
  • 43 kmSalginatobel BridgeRobert Maillart's slender 1930 concrete arch spanning the Salgina ravine near Schiers: declared a World Monument and revered by engineers as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built.
  • 43 kmRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.
  • 57 kmArlberg PassA historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.
  • 57 kmArlberg Road TunnelAustria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.
  • 64 kmSilvretta High Alpine RoadA scenic toll road climbing past the Silvretta reservoir to the Bielerhöhe at 2036m, connecting the Montafon and Paznaun valleys in western Austria.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Eichberg.

Oberriet

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km awayPop. 7,675

Altstätten

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km awayPop. 10,574

Koblach

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 4,577

Rüthi

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 1,945

Meiningen

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 2,245

Gais

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 2,778

Mäder

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km away

Rebstein

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 4,163

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