The stately Haus zum Torkel in Oberdorf houses a diverse collection of local history relating to the pretty village of Berneck, the largest wine-growing community in the canton of St. Gallen.

The stately Haus zum Torkel in Oberdorf houses a varied local history collection relating to the pretty village of Berneck, the largest wine-growing community in the canton of St. Gallen. Objects from viticulture and fruit growing, agriculture, cooperage, pottery and from grandmother's time bear witness to the historical past. The collection also includes a functional rope-making workshop, which can even be demonstrated to visitors. The adjacent Torkel building, which is used for receptions, weddings and aperitifs, is dominated by a magnificent Torkel tree dating back to 1682.


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