Eggersriet: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Eggersriet
The Peter and Paul Wildlife Park is located in the area surrounding Eggersriet. You can rent a holiday apartment in Eggersriet. For travelers interested in a wildlife park, the Peter and Paul Wildlife Park is a specific point of reference.
Culture
In the wider regional area around Eggersriet are Glopper Castle, Bogartenfirst, Ober Burg, Hochhus, Fälenschafberg, Kreuzberg No. 4, and Maria Stern Convent. Glopper Castle is a specific point of reference for travelers interested in culture.
Geographical Setting
Eggersriet is an elongated settlement on the southern slope of the Rorschacherberg, somewhat above and east of St. Gallen, on the route between St. Gallen and Heiden.
The locality comprises the villages of Eggersriet and Grub as well as the hamlet of Egg.
History
Eggersriet was first mentioned in 1260 as Egglinsriet. The Prince-Abbey of St. Gallen acquired rights and possessions there in 1431 and 1474.
The local economy historically included agriculture and sandstone mining near Underbilchen; dairy farming and cottage industries followed later.
The following locality pages are also available for further orientation: Abtwil, Gossau, Sankt Gallen, Waldkirch.
To the overarching travel overview: Sankt Gallen.
