A great choice of events all year round

Bored? Not likely! With cultural events, sport, festivals, concerts, tours and events for all ages, we’ve got so many options to keep you entertained. In Sarganserland-Werdenberg, there’s always something going on.

 

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Grosse Führungen im Bergwerk Gonzen Sargans
Sargans, Gonzen-Museum
15 Mar 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
12 Apr 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
3 May 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
31 May 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
14 Jun 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
5 Jul 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
26 Jul 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
9 Aug 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
24 Aug 2025 von 09:30 bis 13:00 Uhr
14 Sept 2025 von 09:30 bis 13:00 Uhr
4 Oct 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
25 Oct 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
8 Nov 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
22 Nov 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr
13 Dec 2025 von 13:30 bis 17:00 Uhr

Indisches Abendbuffet
Bad Ragaz, Heidiland Tourismus AG - IBR
5 Apr 2025
3 May 2025
7 Jun 2025
5 Jul 2025
2 Aug 2025
4 Oct 2025
1 Nov 2025
6 Dec 2025

Bingo-Nachmittag im Casino
Bad Ragaz, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz AG
13 Apr 2025
11 May 2025
8 Jun 2025
13 Jul 2025
10 Aug 2025
14 Sept 2025
12 Oct 2025
9 Nov 2025
14 Dec 2025
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