Walensee (and region) Guidebook
Food Scene
International cousine restaurant right at the waterfront. It has fantastic and varied food (reservation is required most of the time).
17 locals recommend
sagibeiz am Walensee
6 Alte StaatsstrasseInternational cousine restaurant right at the waterfront. It has fantastic and varied food (reservation is required most of the time).
Sightseeing
Quinten is the small village you can see from the living room on the other side of the lake. It can be accessed by boat or on foot (going around the lake). Hiking trails are available to both edge sides of the lake. There are 3 restaurants in Quinten, offering simple local food as well as local wine. For boat timetables check https://www.walenseeschiff.ch/Fahrplan#.W7orKKSxWEc
18 locals recommend
Quinten
Quinten is the small village you can see from the living room on the other side of the lake. It can be accessed by boat or on foot (going around the lake). Hiking trails are available to both edge sides of the lake. There are 3 restaurants in Quinten, offering simple local food as well as local wine. For boat timetables check https://www.walenseeschiff.ch/Fahrplan#.W7orKKSxWEc
About 35 minutes drive ,nestled along the Rhine River is the small town of Vaduz, the capital of Lichtenstein. The country is landlocked by Austria to the west and Switzerland to the south and east, and is approximately the size of Washington D.C. in terms of square miles. Despite its size (it is about a half hour’s drive from one end of the country to the other,) Lichtenstein is one of the richest countries in the world and is considered a tax haven for businesses of all kinds.
31 locals recommend
Vaduz
About 35 minutes drive ,nestled along the Rhine River is the small town of Vaduz, the capital of Lichtenstein. The country is landlocked by Austria to the west and Switzerland to the south and east, and is approximately the size of Washington D.C. in terms of square miles. Despite its size (it is about a half hour’s drive from one end of the country to the other,) Lichtenstein is one of the richest countries in the world and is considered a tax haven for businesses of all kinds.
On the 24 km² lake up to 145m deep and seldom warmer than 20°C between the steep rock faces of the Churfirsten mountains and the Sardona region, passenger boats run all year round, although in winter the service is limited to the connection from Murg to the remote town of Quinten.
10 locals recommend
Walenstadt
On the 24 km² lake up to 145m deep and seldom warmer than 20°C between the steep rock faces of the Churfirsten mountains and the Sardona region, passenger boats run all year round, although in winter the service is limited to the connection from Murg to the remote town of Quinten.
Flumserberg lies high above the southern shore of the Walensee facing the magnificent and geologically fascinating Churfirsten chain. This family-friendly resort is surrounded by varied walking country and offers many attractions for children. In winter, Flumserberg is the biggest winter sports’ region in eastern Switzerland. You can take a train to Unterterzen (3 mins ride from Murg) and from there, directly take the gondola (the ski lift) takes you all the way up to the ski slopes.
22 locals recommend
Flumserberg Tannenbodenalp
Flumserberg lies high above the southern shore of the Walensee facing the magnificent and geologically fascinating Churfirsten chain. This family-friendly resort is surrounded by varied walking country and offers many attractions for children. In winter, Flumserberg is the biggest winter sports’ region in eastern Switzerland. You can take a train to Unterterzen (3 mins ride from Murg) and from there, directly take the gondola (the ski lift) takes you all the way up to the ski slopes.
Shopping
About 30 mins from our town, it is a great place for shopping for designer goods and famous brands.
47 locals recommend
Landquart Fashion Outlet
20a TardisstrasseAbout 30 mins from our town, it is a great place for shopping for designer goods and famous brands.
Pizol
A local shopping mall with the standard and international shops.
Essentials
The small supermarket is about 3 mins walking distance from our flat. Aside any supermarket essentials, you can also find local products (cheese, yoghurt, etc.).
SPAR Supermarkt Murg
22 Alte StaatsstrasseThe small supermarket is about 3 mins walking distance from our flat. Aside any supermarket essentials, you can also find local products (cheese, yoghurt, etc.).
Getting Around
Murg, Bahnhof station
Check SBB.com for Train/Bus timetable
Murg West (See)
Check timetable at: https://www.walenseeschiff.ch/Fahrplan#.W9cfyS_MyWY
Murg Ost (See)
https://www.walenseeschiff.ch/Fahrplan#.W9cfyS_MyWY
Parks & Nature
Murgseen are group of lakes in Murgtal, which empties into Lake Walen. They are at an elevation of 1820m. The hike from Murg is suitable for more advanced hikers. The round trip takes around 8 hours, but is worth while for an amazing views.
Murgseen
Murgseen are group of lakes in Murgtal, which empties into Lake Walen. They are at an elevation of 1820m. The hike from Murg is suitable for more advanced hikers. The round trip takes around 8 hours, but is worth while for an amazing views.
The Talalpsee is a haven of tranquillity amidst a wildly romantic mountain landscapeand lies at 1100m. The small mountain restaurant, the Talalp, is situated directly at the lakeside. Accessible by chairlift from Filzbach to the mountain station of Habergschwänd and then a 30-minute walk, or you can also walk all the way from Murg. The round trip would be around 6 hours.
Talalpsee
The Talalpsee is a haven of tranquillity amidst a wildly romantic mountain landscapeand lies at 1100m. The small mountain restaurant, the Talalp, is situated directly at the lakeside. Accessible by chairlift from Filzbach to the mountain station of Habergschwänd and then a 30-minute walk, or you can also walk all the way from Murg. The round trip would be around 6 hours.
Arts & Culture
Lake Walen (Walensee) in eastern Switzerland links the two cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus and forms the western end of the holiday region known as “Heidiland”, after Johanna Spyri’s world-famous Heidi story.
The Heidi motif unites the region thematically. There is the Heidi House in Maienfeld and the Heidi Trail on the Pizol, among other interesting sites. There is a Heidi path and a Heidi house in the neighboring Bündner Herrschaft; the Heidi Musical has already been performed several times.
35 locals recommend
Walensee
Lake Walen (Walensee) in eastern Switzerland links the two cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus and forms the western end of the holiday region known as “Heidiland”, after Johanna Spyri’s world-famous Heidi story.
The Heidi motif unites the region thematically. There is the Heidi House in Maienfeld and the Heidi Trail on the Pizol, among other interesting sites. There is a Heidi path and a Heidi house in the neighboring Bündner Herrschaft; the Heidi Musical has already been performed several times.