Sargans

By train

Sargans is an important regional hub. Trains heading north toward St. Gallen, east toward Chur and Ticino, and toward Austria, all pass through Sargans. Trains are operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
The train connections from Zurich to Sargans are very good; there is a train every 30 minutes.

By car

Sargans can be reached via the A3 motorway (from Zurich) or the A13 motorway (from St. Margrethen).

• Artillery Fort Magletsch

  phone: +41 81 783 26 11
  An artillery fort that was built during the Second World War and is the most northerly corner of the fortress Sargans.

• Castle Sargans

  phone: +41 81 723 65 69
  It is the most popular and most spectacular sight in Sargans. In the tower of the castle is the Sarganserland Museum where you can see historic and folkloristic objects. There is also a restaurant.

• Gonzen mine

  phone: +41 81 723 12 17
  This old iron ore mine has more than of tunnels. It can only be visited by guided tours, either walking into the mine or taking the train. There are various tours on offer, from 2.5 hours to overnight. The tours are mostly for organised groups, but a list of public tours for individuals to join is usually posted on the website. You will experience the mysterious world of the miners. The workplaces have been left in their original conditions. There is also a restaurant on site.

• Roman estateThe Roman estate is only partly preserved. It was destroyed either in 270 or 288 AD by an attack of the Alamanni or by a rockslide.

In and around Sargans, you can do many different sports.

• ClimbingYou can climb in a hall or outdoor. Pilatus is a particularly popular climbing region, offering a range of routes in all degrees of difficulty.

• Snow sports. Flumserberg, the Pizol, and Amden are popular places for snow sports. In winter, there is an ice park in Sargans .

The Pizolpark and the Pizolcenter are two shopping malls near Sargans.

• Schloss Sargans

  phone: +41 81 723 14 88
  The restaurant is located in the castle.

• Hotel Post

  phone: +41 81 720 47 47
  address: Bahnhofstrasse 1