Guided Tour: “Medicine in Old St. Gallen”

Join a guided tour through St. Gallen’s medical history and discover who founded Switzerland’s oldest hospital, why hospitals were once much more than places for medical treatment, and the connection between Vadian and Paracelsus. Learn about the health challenges faced by young embroidery workers, where women in St. Gallen gave birth, and how the city authorities worked to protect public health. Along the way, fascinating and sometimes amusing anecdotes bring the city’s medical history to life.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: CHF 25 per person