Drei Weieren
Drei Weieren ("three ponds") is a set of small reservoir ponds on a hillside above St. Gallen, originally built for water supply and fire-fighting purposes, that have become one of the city's most popular recreational spots — used for open-air swimming in summer and simply enjoyed as green space with views back over the old town's rooftops and the cathedral's twin towers year-round.
It's a distinctly local rather than tourist-oriented spot, giving a good sense of how St. Gallen residents actually use their city, and it's worth the uphill walk for the view over the old town alone, even outside swimming season.
Drei Weieren FAQs
Yes, the ponds have outdoor swimming facilities open seasonally in summer.
The parkland itself is free; the swimming pools may have a small fee in season.
About 20-25 minutes uphill on foot, or a short bus ride.
Yes, the view over St. Gallen's old town and cathedral towers is good year-round, not just in summer.
No, it's a genuinely local spot, giving a good sense of how St. Gallen residents use their city.
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