Legendes dans la région "Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen" (8 légendes)

The Black House
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The Legend of the Black House in St. Georgen

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 28/06/26.
Themes: Maison | Cabane Maladie Noir Origine d'un nom Peste

Near St. Georgen, behind the “Bädli”, stands the “Black House”. During the time of the plague, the sick are said to have been isolated there. Oral tradition. Popular tradition, which usually prefers to add rather than take away, seems in this case to have lost something essential along the way. … Read more

The Legend of the Boundary-Stone Mover Above Grub

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 10/06/26.
Themes: Apparition Borne déplacée Bruit Déplacement impossible Fantôme Foret Lieu hanté Mort Nuit Oiseau Origine de bruits Punition Revenant Vol

During his lifetime, he was a respected man. As such, he was the steward of a widow’s estate. Secretly, however, he felled timber in her forest and moved the boundary stones that marked the limits of her land. As punishment, he was compelled to remain in that forest even after … Read more
The Boundary-Stone Mover
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Former Hausmann Pharmacy
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The Legend of the Secret Passage of the Bernegg Snippet

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 08/06/26.
Themes:

In the Steinach Gorge, behind Mr Hausmann’s medical-supply shop, an opening can be seen in the rock face. From there, a secret passage is said to have led through the rocky ridge of the Bernegg and to have been used in times of war. Read more

The Legend of Saint Gall’s Settlement and the Bear

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (4 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 31/05/26.
Themes: Animal Animal sauvage domestiqué Apparition Blason Chasser d'un lieu Croix Dompter Ermitage Ermite Esprit Exorcisme Foret Légende chrétienne Origine Origine d'un lieu Ours Prière Relique Saint | Sainte Saint Gall Serpent

After Gallus had recovered his health at Arbon through the grace of Christ, it soon became clear that divine Providence had preserved him for higher purposes in the German lands. He therefore turned to the deacon Hildibold, Willimar’s faithful companion, who knew the surrounding country better than anyone else, and … Read more
Coat of Arms of St. Gallen
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The Legend of the Ghost of the Lord of Ramswag

[Häggenschwil (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 29/05/26.
Themes: Argent Bruit Château Chevalier Esprit Fantôme Fête Jeu Lieu hanté Mort Noblesse Nuit Or Orage Origine de bruits Quilles d'or Récompense Revenant

The knight Heinrich Walther von Ramswag rode out with King Rudolf of Habsburg against Ottokar, King of Bohemia, and saved his lord’s life at the Battle on the Marchfeld on 26 August 1278. For this he was royally rewarded: he received five hundred marks of silver, the estate of Kriessern … Read more

The Legend of Wiborada, the Anchoress of Saint Magnus Church

[St. Gallen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 27/05/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Attaque Eglise Ermitage Evèque Guerre Légende chrétienne Moine Mort Pénitence Prière Recluse Saint | Sainte Sainte Wiborada Vertu

One day, Bishop Solomon, the builder of St Magnus Church, travelled from his episcopal seat at Constance to visit the monastery of Saint Gall. He brought with him a young virgin named Wiborada, who was renowned for her virtues. A small dwelling was then built for her near a certain … Read more

The Legend of the Golden Ninepins of Martinsbrücke

[Eggersriet (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 added by Fabien
Published on 25/05/26.
Themes: Chat Diable Gardien du trésor Grotte Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Or Pont Trésor

Near Martinsbrücke, a golden set of skittles is said to lie hidden. Many have gone to fetch it, but none have ever come back up. One woman who crossed the bridge at night was followed by a black cat; another was followed by a man in black, all the way … Read more

The Legend of the Wood Nanny of Winkästeig

[Muolen (Wahlkreis Sankt Gallen, Suisse)]
By Kuoni, Jakob in 1903 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 23/05/26.
Themes: Charpentier Créature fantastique Défi Enterrement Fantôme Foret Invocation Jeter un sort Laine | Tissu | Fil Lieu hanté Mort Pendaison Sorcellerie Sorcière Suicide Tombe Vieille femme

Many, many years ago, there was something unclean about the little woodland at Winkästeig and Pfi, near Muolen. Not far from Risershus lived the Holz-Nann; she spent more time in the forest than at home. And she caused a great deal of mischief there. She would often bewitch children so … Read more
The Carpenter in the Forest with His Son
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