Walenstadt

Walenstadt is a municipality in Switzerland that stretches along the shore of Lake Walen and is surrounded by steep cliffs of the Churfirsten mountains. The area sits at around 430 meters above sea level and includes several settlements connected by local transportation.

The area was inhabited during prehistoric times, as evidenced by findings on St. Georgenberg, and an early medieval chapel dedicated to St. Georg marks the region's religious importance. The municipality was known as Wallenstadt until 1952, when it adopted its present name.

The Ortsmuseum Walenstadt presents regional artifacts and documents that showcase the local traditions and development of the Sarganserland area.

Visitors can learn about the local history at the municipal museum, which displays regional objects and documents about the development of the Sarganserland area. The museum offers insights into the character of life in this mountainous region.

The Paxmal in Walenstadtberg, built by Karl Bickel, is an architectural monument that stands out distinctly against the mountain landscape. This structure is often overlooked by visitors but merits attention for its artistic design and placement.

Location: Sarganserland Constituency

Elevation above the sea: 613 m

Shares border with: Alt St. Johann, Flums, Sevelen, Wartau, Grabs, Quarten

Website: https://walenstadt.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.12340,9.31500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22