Why go
- Municipality in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- Served by Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH).
History
Rorschach is a town and a municipality in the district of Rorschach in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is on the south side of Lake Constance (Bodensee).
Where to stay
Nordstrasse, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland · nord-heiden.ch
Washingtonstrasse 21, 9400 Rorschach, Switzerland · yellow.local.ch
Hauptstrasse 25, 9323 Steinach, Switzerland · garni-steinach.ch
Robach 25, 9038 Rehetobel, Switzerland · urwaldhaus.ch
Thalerstrasse 57, 9404 Rorschacherberg, Switzerland · rebstock.ch
Haufen 196, 9426 Lutzenberg, Switzerland · hotelhohelust.ch
Freiheitsgasse 3, 9320 Arbon, Switzerland · roemerhof-arbon.ch
Von Blarer Weg 1, 9404 Rorschacherberg, Switzerland · wartegg.ch
Halten 112, 9035 Grub, Switzerland · baeren-grub.ch
Kronenstrasse 63, 9427 Wolfhalden, Switzerland · hotelkronewolfhalden.ch
Rebenstrasse 4, 9425 Thal, Switzerland · rosentuermli.ch
Seestrasse 36, 9326 Horn, Switzerland · badhorn.ch
Hauptstrasse 51, 9424 Rheineck, Switzerland · hotelhecht-rheineck.ch
Seeallee 8, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland · hotelheiden.ch
Klosterstrasse 70, 9403 Goldach, Switzerland · hotel-enjoy-dadoni.com
Poststrasse 11, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland · lindeheiden.ch
Buechbergstrasse 27, 9425 Thal, Switzerland · campingambuechberg.ch
Indoor
Giessereistrasse 6, 9320 Arbon, Switzerland · b-smarts.net
St. Gallerstrasse 54, 9403 Goldach, Switzerland · linde-goldach.ch
Hafenzentrum, Hauptstrasse 82, 9400 Rorschach, Switzerland · mozart-rorschach.ch
Hofstrasse 1, 9404 Rorschacherberg, Switzerland · wartensee.ch
Indoor
Römerstrasse 21, 9320 Arbon, Switzerland · hotel.ch.ivof.com
Hauptstrasse 69, 9422 Thal, Switzerland · xn--weissesrssli-cjb.ch
Seestrasse 74, 9326 Horn, Switzerland · hotelschiff-horn.ch
St. Gallerstrasse 32, 9400 Rorschach, Switzerland · pension-rorschach.ch
Seeallee 5, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland · hotelpark-heiden.ch
Churerstrasse 4, 9400 Rorschach, Switzerland · herberge-seeperle-rorschach.ch
Ob. Täschenstrasse 13, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland
Bahnpl. 15, 9400 Rorschach, Switzerland
Waldaustrasse 8, 9404 Rorschacherberg, Switzerland
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Schäfligasse 4, 9320 Arbon, Switzerland · swisspartments.ch
Restaurants & places to go
Italian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00+ Features: step-free access · 1 Bohl, St.Gallen, 9000 · steakhouse-alcapone.ch
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 18:30-22:00; Sa 18:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · segreto.ch
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-23:00 · 11 Brühlbleichestrasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · jaegerhof.ch
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 3 Freiheitsgasse, Arbon, 9320 · roemerhof-arbon.ch
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-15:00,18:00-24:00 · 20 Gupf, Rehetobel, 9038 · gupf.ch
Lebanese, Restaurant · Bei 1001 Teller finden Sie libanesische Küche mit einer grossen und spannenden Vielfalt. Ob zum Mittagessen, zum zügigen Mitnehmen, zu… · 1001teller.ch
Bakery, Swiss, Cafe · Spezialisiert auf UrDinkel-Produkte und bietet eine Vielfalt an Brot, Gebäck und Snacks. Verfügt über ein Café Opening hours: Tu-Fr… · deroggwilerbeck.ch
Fast Food · Brot- und Chäsbar Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-12:30; Su off Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · lenlis.ch
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · hansimglueck-burgergrill.de
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:30-19:00; Su 07:30-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · St. Gallen, 9000 · spettacolo.ch
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · dunkindonuts.ch
Waffle, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 25 Spisergasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · wonderwaffel.de
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:30; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2, St. Gallen, 9001 · yoojis.com
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-14:00; Th-Fr 17:30-23:00 · 9000 · forchettadoro.ch
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Su, We 10:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 15 Schmiedgasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · formidable-pelikan.ch
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:30-14:00,17:30-23:00 · 3 Bäumlistorkelstrasse, Rorschach, 9400 · capri-rorschach.ch
Schweizerisch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-14:00,17:00-23:30; Sa-Su off Features: outdoor seating · 8 Geltenwilenstrasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · gartenhaus-sg.ch
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 22 Burggraben, St.Gallen, 9000 · grecofinefood.ch
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:30-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 4 Rheinstraße, Gaißau, 6974 · hubin.at
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-13:45,17:30-22:00 · 20 Schmiedgasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · indianpalace.ch
Breakfast, Cake, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9000 · ultimobacio.ch
Italian Pizza, Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su off Features: vegetarian options · 9 Webergasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · labocca.ch
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-14:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su,Mo,PH off · 15 Marktgasse, Altstätten (SG), 9450 · mi-le.ch
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:30-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00 · 27 Brauerstrasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · restaurant-blume-sg.ch
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-14:00, 17:00-23:00; Fr 08:30-14:00, 17:00-24:00; Sa 17:30-24:00; Su 08:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00 · 21… · restaurant-angehrn.ch
Pasta, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 89 Staatsstrasse, Rebstein, 9445 · subito-street-food-rebstein.ch
Kalte PläTtli, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 17:30-22:00, Sa 14:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · weingutherzog.ch
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Fish, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-13:30,17:30-22:30 · 14 Bankgasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · restaurantartisans.ch
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30 · 15 Metzgergasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · instagram.com
Sausage, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:30; Sa 11:00-17:00 · 34 Schmiedgasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · bratwurstundbowls.ch
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 3 Werkstrasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · everest-restaurant.ch
Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00; Sa 18:00-22:00 · 22 Augustinergasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · houseofcurries.ch
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,18:00-23:00; Sa 18:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · ekimae.ch
Juice, Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:45; Sa 11:00-18:00 · 39 St.Leonhard-Strasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · mrboxtea.ch
Tibetan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:30-14:00,18:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 15:00-22:00 · 14 Lustgartenstrasse, St.Gallen, 9000 · himalaya-tibet-restaurant.ch
Persian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:00,16:00-22:00 · 8 Schützengasse, St. Gallen, 9000 · sofreh-sg.ch
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · 68 St. Antonstrasse, Oberegg, 9413 · kafianton.ch
Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 65 St. Gallerstrasse, Arbon, 9320
Barbecue, Burger, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · gustavkahn.ch
German, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1, Fußach, 6972 · salzmann.at
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 52 Staatsstrasse, Rebstein, 9445 · kreuzxquer.ch
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00,18:00-21:30; Sa 18:00-21:30 · 41 Gallusstrasse, St.Gallen, 9000
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Kebab/Pizza fast food · vin-pizza-kebab.ch
Spanish, Regional, Restaurant · Spanish/Regional restaurant · la-brenta.ch
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Airports
Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) 22 km to the centre
Friedrichshafen, BW, DE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Intersky, Air Berlin, Germania, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Antalya, Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Zürich (82 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Intersky 3L (ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 6 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Marina Di Campo, Olbia, Zadar
- Air Berlin AB (A320) · 2 routes: Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca
- Germania ST (737-700) · 2 routes: Antalya, Palma de Mallorca
- Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 1 route: Cologne
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Frankfurt*
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) 5 km to the centre
St. Gallen, SG, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Europe, Intersky) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Marina Di Campo, Vienna (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Europe PE (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Vienna
- Intersky 3L (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Marina Di Campo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield (HOH) 18 km to the centre
Hohenems, 8, AT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Rorschach Hafen (See)
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre · SBS
Staad SG Hafenmole
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre · SBS
Horn (See)
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre · SBS
Altenrhein Schifflände
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre · SBS
Arbon (See)
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre · SBS
Rheineck Schifflände
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre · SBS
Rorschach - Staad
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee-Schifffahrt AG
Horn - Rorschach
Ferry route · SBS Schifffahrt AG
3800: Rorschach->Arbon
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee Schifffahrt AG
Rheineck - Altenrhein
Ferry route
Staad SG - Altenrhein
Ferry route · Schweizerische Bodensee-Schifffahrt AG
Schiff 3830: Rheineck Schifflände => Rorschach Hafen (See)
Ferry route · SBS
Schiff 3830: Rorschach Hafen (See) => Rheineck Schifflände
Ferry route · SBS
Arbon – Horn
Ferry route · SBS Schifffahrt AG
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ACH has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Marina Di Campo, Vienna). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Rorschach Hafen (See), 0.4 km); routes include Rorschach - Staad, Horn - Rorschach, 3800: Rorschach->Arbon.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rorschach. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.