Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

Capital City

Living in Sankt Gallen means braving its famously cold, cloudy climate - the city sees an average of 1,248 mm of precipitation per year and 141 days of rain or snow. With a population of just 78,863, the bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the unusually high spikes of radioactivity in the city due to radon gas pose a health concern. However, Sankt Gallen's thriving textile industry, world-renowned university, and proximity to the Appenzell Alps make it an attractive option for professionals and students seeking a small, historic Swiss city.