Swiss Towns / Episode 56
Eichberg
12 October 2026 · St. Gallen
What happened in this episode?
In episode 56, Eichberg was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 2'055 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 2'054 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Eichberg lies in the canton of St. Gallen. It has 1'614 permanent residents and covers 5.44 km², which corresponds to around 297 residents per km².
- Canton: St. Gallen
- 1'614 permanent residents
- Area: 5.44 km²
Eichberg shaped a steep wine slope.
Wine has grown on the Hochchapf since the 16th century. The steep slope was terraced in 1983 and became a cantonal landmark.