St. Gallen Youth Hostel is just a ten-minute walk from "Drei Weieren", three natural pools where you can cool down in summer, with an Art Nouveau bathhouse preserved in its original form. It's also about ten minutes to the town, which is inspiring in many different ways. Antique bay windows decorate the house façades and the Abbey District – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1983 – captivates visitors with its baroque cathedral and impressive collection of manuscripts in the magnificent abbey library. The very attractive cultural life also delights residents and guests alike. Animal encounters await you in Walter Zoo adventure land and in the Peter and Paul wildlife park.