St. Gallen vs Appenzell vs Schaffhausen: Where to Stay
We compare St. Gallen, Appenzell and Schaffhausen as bases for a 2–4 day Eastern Switzerland trip, from trains and day trips to hotels and evening vibe.
I was always more interested in how a place moves than how it looks. I am the kind of traveler who notices the rhythm of a train station at sunrise, the quiet efficiency of a ferry crossing, or the way a neighborhood changes after dark.
We compare St. Gallen, Appenzell and Schaffhausen as bases for a 2–4 day Eastern Switzerland trip, from trains and day trips to hotels and evening vibe.
Discover the best season to visit Switzerland’s plateau for cycling, river swims, city sightseeing, countryside escapes and Christmas markets, with prices and crowd tips.
Plan your dream Switzerland vacation with a clear-eyed comparison of escorted tours, rail packages, Swiss Alps trips, small-group and private tours, and DIY travel.