Camping in the Canton of St. Gallen

Located in the region of Eastern Switzerland, the canton of St. Gallen welcomes passionate motorhome and caravan drivers. Whether by the lake, surrounded by green nature or close to the city: if you are travelling with your family, you can look forward to many child-friendly campsites in the region. Pets are also welcome at most of the campsites.

Special features of camping in the canton of St. Gallen

The region welcomes camping enthusiasts in German-speaking Switzerland and borders Lake Constance to the north and Austria's federal state of Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein to the east. Active holidaymakers benefit from extensive mountain ranges and picturesque bodies of water such as Lake Gigerwald. Visitors can also enjoy the cool waters of Lake Zurich, Lake Walen and Lake Constance.

Numerous campsites in the canton of St. Gallen are located not far from one of these bodies of water and therefore offer perfect conditions for bathing holidaymakers. Embedded in wonderful natural landscapes, many campsites are also ideal for keen hikers and cyclists, as they are not far from the destination's extensive network of paths. If you want to do some major shopping, head to the main town of St. Gallen.

Best time to visit

The climate in the canton of St. Gallen is temperate, so visitors can expect warm and humid summers. Winters are cold and equally rainy. Those travelling during the high season in July and August can expect temperatures of around 22 degrees Celsius. Due to the European summer holidays, the local bathing lakes are well frequented at this time.

With temperatures of around 22 degrees Celsius, the water provides a welcome cool-down. The probability of rain is around 16 days per month. Active holidaymakers who want to make the most of the wide range of sports on land and in the water prefer to plan their camping holiday in the canton of St. Gallen in spring and autumn.