St Gallen · Switzerland
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983Abbey Library of St Gall tickets: CHF 18
Main adult ticket: Combined ticket for the Abbey District: the Abbey Library, the Vaulted Cellar and the Exhibition Hall. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Abbey of St Gall.
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- Combined ticket for the Abbey District: the Abbey Library, the Vaulted Cellar and the Exhibition HallStudents, apprentices and school pupils CHF 12. Kultur-Legi holders CHF 5. Groups of 10 or more CHF 16 (students CHF 10)CHF 18
- Audio guideCHF 5
Main ticket CHF 18 (about US$22 · £16, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 16 with their parents, and holders of the Swiss Museum Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Raiffeisen member card, St. Gallen Museum Pass, OSKAR or Bodensee Card PLUS, and ICOM/VMS members. Collect a free ticket at the museum shop.
Opening hours
Every day: 10am to 5pm from October to June; 10am to 6pm from July to September. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 9 to 23 November 2026, 24 and 25 December 2026 and 26 April 2027.
Booking
Buy online or at the museum shop on the day. Groups must register at least two weeks ahead.
World Heritage site
Part of Abbey of St Gall, on UNESCO's list since 1983. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Abbey Library of St Gall?
The main adult ticket (Combined ticket for the Abbey District: the Abbey Library, the Vaulted Cellar and the Exhibition Hall) costs CHF 18, about US$22 · £16. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Abbey Library of St Gall for free?
Children under 16 with their parents, and holders of the Swiss Museum Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Raiffeisen member card, St. Gallen Museum Pass, OSKAR or Bodensee Card PLUS, and ICOM/VMS members. Collect a free ticket at the museum shop.
When is the Abbey Library of St Gall open?
Every day: 10am to 5pm from October to June; 10am to 6pm from July to September. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 9 to 23 November 2026, 24 and 25 December 2026 and 26 April 2027.
Do you need to book Abbey Library of St Gall tickets in advance?
Buy online or at the museum shop on the day. Groups must register at least two weeks ahead.
Is the Abbey Library of St Gall a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Abbey of St Gall, on UNESCO's list since 1983, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.