Standortförderung Stadt St.Gallen
Poststrasse 28
9001 St.Gallen
Phone: +41 71 224 47 47
standortfoerderung@stadt.sg.ch
meine-stadt.sg
St. Gallen – More than just a city
A new home, a visit behind historic monastery walls, or simply a day trip to the diverse old town of St. Gallen? Culture, sport and urban life come together in a special way in the largest city in eastern Switzerland.
But that’s not all: St. Gallen creates the space in which you can develop your professional ambitions. Thanks to short distances and a strong network, you are well connected here – both professionally and privately.
St. Gallen is also an important economic and educational location, characterised by its traditional textile industry and an internationally renowned educational environment. Here, over 1,400 years of history merge with modern urbanity, an innovative economy and the high quality of life in Eastern Switzerland.
Figures:
- Area: 39.4 km²
- Population: 82,743 (as of August 2025)
- Number of jobs: around 88,000
- Number of companies: around 7,200
- Distance to Zurich: 85 km
Munich: 250 km
Milan: 320 km
FACTS
Foundation
612 AD
Industry
Municipal administration
Certifications
• Quality certifications such as ISO 9001 (SVA St.Gallen)
• Educational certificates in areas such as management (St.Gallen Leadership Certificate, University of St.Gallen)
Numbers of employees
3,000 in the city administration
Awards and honours
• HSG Impact Awards from the University of St. Gallen
• St. Gallen Leadership Award
• Energy City Gold
Climate-friendly company
yes
Special features
• There are a total of 597 restaurants in the city of St. Gallen.
• Every year in October, the OLMA agricultural fair takes place.
• To this day, St. Gallen embroidery and lace are synonymous with quality and craftsmanship.
• The local football club, FC St. Gallen, is the oldest football club in Switzerland.
Statement
“The four-country region around Lake Constance uniquely combines economic strength, cross-border cooperation and quality of life. As the St.Gallen Economic Development Agency, we support companies in making the most of the potential offered by this diverse region. Close networking and excellent infrastructure make the four-country region around Lake Constance an attractive and future-oriented business location.”
Gian Büchler – Intern