Valens
in Wahlkreis Sarganserland of Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.967 and 9.477 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 57' 59" and E 9° 28' 37"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:21 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:26 am and 4:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Valens

Valens in Wahlkreis Sarganserland (Canton of St. Gallen) is a city located in Switzerland about 96 mi (or 154 km) east of Bern, the country's capital town.

Current time in Valens is now 08:21 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Valens, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport in Austria in a distance of 31 mi (or 49 km). The closest airport in Switzerland is St Gallen Altenrhein Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 49 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), West. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Landquart, Balzers, Chur, Domat and Triesen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 68% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Address
2,6 mi
Bernhard-Simonstrasse
7310 Bad Ragaz
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sorell Hotel Tamina

Address
2,7 mi
Am Platz 3
7310 Ragaz, Bad
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Esos Hotel Quelle

Address
2,6 mi
Badstrasse 9
7310 Bad Ragaz
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 11:00 - 16:00)
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 11:00 - 16:00)


Gasthof Rössli

Address
2,8 mi
Freihofweg 3
7310 Ragaz, Bad
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Schloss Ragaz Relais du Silence

Address
2,6 mi
Schloss-Strasse 1
7310 Bad Ragaz
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Torkelbündte Garni Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Fläscherstr. 21 A
7310 Ragaz, Bad
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 12:00 (lunchbreak: 15:00 - 7:00)


Swiss Heidi Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
Werkhofstr. 1
7304 Maienfeld
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alpina

Address
3,6 mi
unknown
7323 Wangs
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


b_smart motel

Address
3,7 mi
Bahnhofplatz 3b
7302 Landquart
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Post

Address
5,9 mi
Bahnhofstr. 1
7320 Sargans
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 1:30


Videos from this area

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Lifestyle Living im Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Published: August 13, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz TV

Ihr neues Zuhause auf Zeit empfängt Sie: Stellen Sie Ihren Lifestyle für einen längeren Aufenthalt (ab drei Monaten) ganz nach Ihren Bedürfnissen aus unserem umfassenden Angebot zusammen...


BMW Golf Cup International 2012 Golf Club Bad Ragaz, 3. August 2012

Published: August 06, 2012
Length: 35:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: progolfsuisse

Ausscheidungsturnier des BMW Golf Cup International 2012 im Golf Club Bad Ragaz.


Bad RagARTz triennial sculpture exhibition christoph luckeneder.wmv

Published: April 22, 2012
Length: 00:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manfred Kielnhofer

Der 10 Meter große Lichtkaktus wurde mit dem Hubschrauber auf den Berg geflogen. Der Kaktusmann Christoph Luckeneder im Einsatz in den Schweizer Bergen. http://licht-christoph.at/


Segelflug Bad Ragaz

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 02:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mani B

Segelflug im Föhn mit einer ASK-21.


SWISSVIEW - SG, Bad Ragaz 1|2

Published: February 23, 2011
Length: 25:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SWISSVIEW

Bad Ragaz (502 m ü. M.) liegt am Taleingang des Taminatals auf St. Galler Kantonsgebiet im Rheintal. Der über tausend Kilometer lange Rhein mündet in die Nordsee und hat eines seiner Quellgebiet.


NEXT GENERATION 3. Classic Festival Bad Ragaz Pressekonferenz

Published: October 19, 2012
Length: 55:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NEXT GENERATION Classic Festival Bad Ragaz

NEXT GENERATION 3. Classic Festival Bad Ragaz 8.-13. Februar 2013 http://www.festivalbadragaz.ch Grand Resort Bad Ragaz AG CH-7310 Bad Ragaz Tel. 0041 (0) 81 303 2004 ...


Hochzeit ♥ Heiraten im Grand Resort Bad Ragaz - Hochzeits DJ Benz

Published: June 06, 2011
Length: 07:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: diehochzeitsdjs

Das Grand Resort Bad Ragaz ist eine wahre Perle, der Saal ist wunderschön und für eine Hochzeit perfekt geeignet. Früher bestand dieser nur aus der Häflte und wurde vor einigen Jahren um...


Grand Resort Hospital Bad Ragaz | Placidway

Published: May 08, 2010
Length: 12:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: placidways

Welcome to the Grand Resort Hospital Bad Ragaz. The emphasis here is on priceless rarities such as peace, spaciousness and time. And the focal point wherever you go is the beneficial thermal...


Fight Night im Bad Ragaz

Published: November 20, 2008
Length: 05:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tiokickbox

fight night in Bad Ragaz-Switzerland kickboxing fights,


Tamina Therme Bad Ragaz Image Film - 36.5°, weil es mir gut tut

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 00:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tamina Therme

Die Wellness-Oase im Heidiland Eine einzigartige Architektur, die inspirierende Atmosphäre mit den unterschiedlichen Lichterwelten und die gastfreundlichen Dienstleistungen unserer kompetenten...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ragatz

Ragatz, also known as "Old Baths Pfäfers" or "Old Baths of Pfäfersin" in the 19th century and earlier, was a famous watering-place in the Swiss village of Bad Ragaz, situated on the left bank of the Rhine, and by rail 22 km north of Coire or 98 km S.E. of Zurich. It stood at a height of 509 m, at the entrance to the magnificent gorge of the Tamina, about 5 km up which by carriage road were the extraordinarily placed Baths of Pfafers (674 m).

Located at 47.0034, 9.50215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the canton of St. Gallen, Bad Ragaz

Pfäfers Abbey

Pfäfers Abbey, also known as St. Pirminsberg from its position on a mountain, was a Benedictine monastery in Pfäfers near Bad Ragaz, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Situated at the junction of the Tamina and Rhine valleys, it flourished as a religious house and owner of lands and serfs, as well as assuming extraordinary importance as a political and cultural centre of the Chur–Raetian region.

Located at 46.9906, 9.50208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Benedictine monasteries in Switzerland, 740 establishments, Christian monasteries established in the 8th century, Buildings and structures in the canton of St. Gallen, Former condominiums of Switzerland

Stausee Mapragg

Stausee Mapragg (Mapragg reservoir) is located at Pfäfers in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Its surface area is 26 ha. The reservoir and Gigerwaldsee are operated by Kraftwerke Sarganserwald for pumped-storage hydroelectricity.

Located at 46.9444, 9.48056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Switzerland, Lakes of the canton of St. Gallen, Reservoirs in Switzerland

Freudenberg Castle

Freudenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bad Ragaz of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.0095, 9.49323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of St. Gallen, Castles in the canton of St. Gallen, Bad Ragaz

Wartenstein Castle (St Gallen)

Wartenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pfäfers of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 46.9943, 9.51079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of St. Gallen, Castles in the canton of St. Gallen

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Valens