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Altes Strandbad Weesen
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Altes Strandbad Weesen is located on the Walen Lake and it is in the 4th place out of 16 beaches in the St. Gallen region 38.7 km away from its center, the city of Sankt Gallen. It is one of the beaches of Weesen settlement, just 0.4 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 straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Altes Strandbad Weesen 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.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gasi Strand, which has a rating of 8.1.
Key features
Beach overall scores
Altes Strandbad Weesen is located in St. Gallen within Weesen, 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.
User reviews
"The beach by the Walensee was incredibly tranquil - it felt like I was at the seaside!"
Daniyal Rocha
"This beach is surrounded by trees and hedges, and has a flat shoreline with plenty of sand, as well as some stones and wood. Access is only possible by foot or bike, as it is located in a nature reserve. There are Dixi toilets at the entrance."
Stefan Daxon Zeeb
User reviews
"The beach by the Walensee was incredibly tranquil - it felt like I was at the seaside!"
Daniyal Rocha
"This beach is surrounded by trees and hedges, and has a flat shoreline with plenty of sand, as well as some stones and wood. Access is only possible by foot or bike, as it is located in a nature reserve. There are Dixi toilets at the entrance."
Stefan Daxon Zeeb
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Unterterzen 0.2 km
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Unterterzen 0.5 km
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Riedern 4.1 km
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Vorauen 3.4 km
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Mols 1.2 km
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Walenstadt 1 km
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Innerthal 3.8 km
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Rapperswil 0.3 km
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Egg 1.9 km
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Mutzmalen 0.5 km
What to do in Altes Strandbad Weesen? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Altes Strandbad Weesen 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!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Hotel Schwert Weesen...• 6 min walk
- Trattoria Walensee• 6 min walk
- Elite Restaurant• 6 min walk
- Fischerstube Weesen• 6 min walk
Attractions
- Springbrunnen Weesen• 4 min walk
- Museum & Galerie Wee...• 7 min walk
- Sinnsprüche/ Denkmal• 2.3km
- Mürtschenloch• 2.5km
Transport
- ACH• 52.4km
- Weesen, Biäsche• 12 min walk
- Glarus• 10.5km
Localities
- Weesen• 430m
- Sankt Gallen• 38.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Altes Strandbad Weesen?
The coastline of Altes Strandbad Weesen is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Altes Strandbad Weesen?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Altes Strandbad Weesen, 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 Altes Strandbad Weesen is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Altes Strandbad Weesen good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Altes Strandbad Weesen 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. So the overall recommendation of the Altes Strandbad Weesen for swimming is positive.
Is the Altes Strandbad Weesen good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Altes Strandbad Weesen secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Altes Strandbad Weesen 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:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Altes Strandbad Weesen?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Altes Strandbad Weesen.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hotel Schwert Weesen AG is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
How far is the Altes Strandbad Weesen from parking?
The Altes Strandbad Weesen has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Altes Strandbad Weesen?
There are 4 attractions near Altes Strandbad Weesen that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Springbrunnen Weesen located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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