Great location advantages for companies

We’re well equipped for the future of business. The South of the Canton of St. Gallen is a great base for any company, combining an ideal location with everything you need to come up with new solutions and ideas. So it’s no wonder that products and services from Sarganserland-Werdenberg are highly sought-after and in demand all over the world. This reputation strengthens our local businesses, driving careers forward at the same time.

Do you travel a lot? We take the stress out of getting around. Whether you’re in your car or on public transport, getting from A to B (and indeed to C) is effortless, thanks to the outstanding transport network on the St. Gallen–Sargans and Zurich–Chur axes. Other nearby economic centres are within easy reach via the A13 and A3 motorways, both of which run through the region. Need to get to St. Gallen, Chur or Zurich? Our local trains get customers, workers, commuters and tourists to all these destinations every half hour.

 

Strong performance – why businesses choose Sarganserland-Werdenberg:

  • Flexible and adaptable labour market
  • Dynamic business sectors with a large, highly qualified local workforce
  • Active knowledge and technology exchanges with renowned local education institutions
  • A great location for renewable energy (hydro, wind and solar power)
  • Reasonable labour and premises costs
  • Short, low-traffic commutes
  • Wide range of leisure and cultural activities

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Werdenberg castle praline: our landmark as a sweet greeting

Werdenberg Castle has launched a very special delicacy on the market together with Werdenberg Bread Craft: Werdenberg Castle Praline. Manuela Förster, Head of Communications and Marketing at Werdenberg Castle, explains in an interview how an idea turned into a sweet homage to the region.

Full steam ahead into the summer season: 5 questions for the Managing Director of Schiffsbetrieb Walensee AG

Schiffsbetrieb Walensee AG will be starting the summer season on Sunday, March 30. While only Quinten is served in winter, full operation is now underway with a variety of scheduled and event trips. Managing Director Daniel Grünenfelder (right) gives an insight into new features, environmental innovations and highlights of the season.

Smartfeld ICT Campus opens in Buchs

On Saturday, November 2, the ICT Campus was officially launched at the Buchs site of the Buchs Sargans Vocational and Further Education Center (BZBS). In addition to interesting information, the participants were given an insight into campus operations.

Impressions OLMA: We were "on a visit"

Over 40,000 people experienced the diversity of the canton of St.Gallen at the OLMA parade - more than ever before and the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region was right in the middle of it all: as part of the guest canton, we were able to take part in the traditional parade and participate in the special exhibition. Videos and photos provide a lively insight.

"Allpott": More public transport in Sarganserland and Werdenberg

The public transport service in the Rhine Valley will be significantly improved with the timetable change in mid-December 2024. In the Sarganserland, Werdenberg, Rhine Valley and Liechtenstein regions, buses will run more frequently, more directly, earlier and on many new routes. As a major public transport expansion, the IR13 and the new Alpenrhein-Express will run together every half hour.

A day at Hilti, the best employer in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Kathrin and Michael Spröwitz met at the global construction technology group Hilti. Their journey took them to the USA and back to Switzerland a year ago. Thanks to the support of their employer, they are able to balance their careers in an international environment and their active family life in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region.

Sarganserländer and Werdenberger present themselves at OLMA 2024

After the canton of Ticino canceled at short notice, the canton of St.Gallen stepped in as guest canton at OLMA 2024. The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is also taking part in the guest appearance. Under the motto "Uf Bsuech dihei", the entire population will be invited to the canton's living room at OLMA from October 10 to 20.

Swiss Village of the Year: Vote now for the Werdenberg village

The town of Werdenberg is in the final of the national "Swiss Village of the Year" competition. You can vote for the town of Werdenberg in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region at www.villagedelannee.ch/de/werdenberg until Sunday, July 28.

Grand opening: "Sargans Castle to become a new meeting place for the population"

A newly established and broadly supported foundation is to reorganize the operation of Sargans Castle. The aim is to revitalize the castle and strengthen it as a landmark of the region. In this interview, Foundation Board President Daniel Gut talks about his visions and the upcoming developments at this important cultural site.

Quantum leap for public transport in the Rhine Valley

"Allpott" - with this dialect word for "frequently, often, again and again", the canton of St.Gallen, the St.Gallen Rhine Valley Association, the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region and the transport companies operating there and in the neighboring Principality of Liechtenstein are announcing the new, improved timetable. The expanded rail and bus services should encourage even more people to switch to public transport.

Bildungszentrum Sarganserland: Sponsoring association seeks members

An educational campus is to be built in Sargans, similar to the high-tech campus in Buchs. A broad-based supporting association is to drive forward the development in Sarganserland. The association was founded on Wednesday, May 22 at the bzbs vocational and further education center in Sargans. Committed members are being sought.

Social media star "Der Praktikant" visits the Hightech Campus Buchs

Social media star Fabian Egger, better known as "Der Praktikant", visited the educational institutions OST, BZBS and ISR at the Hightech Campus in Buchs. His presence attracted a lot of attention. His videos provide an interesting insight into important educational institutions in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region.

Looking for an apprenticeship during Corona

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The face of the new „OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule“ in Buchs

Since September 2020, the former Interstate University of Applied Sciences Buchs NTB together with the former FHS St.Gallen and the former HSR Rapperswil have formed the new Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences OST. The fusion also marks the beginning of a new era for the long-standing NTB Rector Lothar Ritter.
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