Wil

Wil occupies a low plateau between the Thur and Murg rivers in the canton of St Gallen, northeastern Switzerland. The compact Altstadt rises around the Hof zu Wil, a former residence of the prince-abbots of St Gallen and the source of the town’s traditional nickname, Äbtestadt. Arcaded houses, narrow lanes and the market square retain the scale of a historic small town, while Wil also serves as a rail-connected regional centre between Zurich and St Gallen. The surrounding countryside leads toward Toggenburg, a pre-Alpine region of rolling foothills. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Wil and northeastern Switzerland.

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