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Kaltbrunn

Saint Gallen, Switzerland · Europe

About Kaltbrunn

Kaltbrunn is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sankt Gallenkappel, 39km from Vaduz Castle.

Kaltbrunn is a town located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland. With a population of 3,803, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kaltbrunn 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 Kaltbrunn to your route.

About Kaltbrunn

Kaltbrunn is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Where is Kaltbrunn located?

Kaltbrunn is located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2137 latitude, 9.0259 longitude.

What is the population of Kaltbrunn?

Kaltbrunn has a population of approximately 3,803 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,803
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Saint Gallen
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.2137, 9.0259

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 Kaltbrunn

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Appenzell

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Zürich Zoo

Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Vaduz Castle

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Gutenberg Castle

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Klausen Pass

A classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Zürich Old Town & Lake

Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.

41 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Kaltbrunn

  • 40 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
  • 41 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 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
  • 44 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 58 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.
  • 64 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.

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

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