Altstatten: Drehrestaurant Hoher Kasten - Rheintal
Built around a settlement on the western edge of the Alpine Rhine plain, Altstätten grew into a regional town in Switzerland’s St. Gallen Rhine Valley. Above it, Hoher Kasten rises in the Appenzell Alps; its summit is reached by cable car and crowned by a revolving restaurant. The Rheintal follows the Alpine Rhine north towards Lake Constance, with the river forming Switzerland’s border with Austria through much of this stretch. Altstätten contrasts the broad, intensively settled valley floor with the steep limestone country of the Alpstein range. Hoher Kasten is also a starting point for walks across these mountain ridges, which continue towards the Säntis massif.
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Altstätten sits in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley in eastern Switzerland, where the foothills of the Alpstein range descend toward the broad Rhine plain. The compact old town preserves historic townhouses and lanes that recall Altstätten’s long role as a regional market centre. Its Fasnacht is a local tradition, marked by the Röllelibutzen, a distinctive costumed figure of the carnival. Rail connections towards Gais lead from the valley floor into the Appenzell hills, while the Rhine corridor links the town with wider eastern Switzerland. Explore further points of interest through webcams spread across Altstätten and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley.
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Built around the former Abbey of St Gall and the territories once linked to it, Sankt Gallen developed into a varied eastern Swiss canton. In southern Toggenburg, the upper Thur Valley is framed by pastureland and the rugged Alpstein and Churfirsten ranges, giving this part of the canton a distinctly alpine character. Farther north, the landscape opens towards the Lake Constance basin and the city of St. Gallen. Its Abbey District, including the celebrated library, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and recalls the region’s importance as a medieval centre of learning. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Switzerland connects regionally.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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