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South Walenstadt Beach is located on the Walen Lake and it is in the 3th place out of 16 beaches in the St. Gallen region 34.7 km away from its center, the city of Sankt Gallen. It is one of the beaches of Mols settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
South Walenstadt Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Badestrand Unterterzen, which has a rating of 8.1.
South Walenstadt Beach is located in St. Gallen within Mols, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Walenstadt 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Unterterzen 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Unterterzen 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Murg 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Weesen 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Weesen 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Riedern 4.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Vorauen 3.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Innerthal 3.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Rapperswil 0.3 km
What to do in South Walenstadt Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the South Walenstadt Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on South Walenstadt Beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own. There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at South Walenstadt Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on South Walenstadt Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The South Walenstadt Beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the South Walenstadt Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The South Walenstadt Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
South Walenstadt Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of the South Walenstadt Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
South Walenstadt Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on South Walenstadt Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Neptun is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.
The South Walenstadt Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 1 attractions near South Walenstadt Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paxmal located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lucerne 132.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Zurich 2.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nidau 0.7 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Stansstad 0.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kussnacht 128 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brunnen 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
Nyon 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portalban 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Salavaux 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Gletterens 1.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ascona 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Yvonand 1 km
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