June 17, 2025 - From creative facades to large stages, from beats by the lake to a quiet scene under the stars: the Thurgau festival summer brings culture directly into the fresh air. Festivals, open-air festivals and open-air stages invite you to discover, marvel and join in the celebrations - summer 2025 will be lively and a stage for everyone.
Beats, bass, encounters: Openairs in Thurgau
When the days get longer and the nights warmer, it's open-air season. The range is broad: from the international Frauenfeld Openair, Europe's largest hip-hop festival, to the stylish SummerDays Festival right on the shores of Lake Constance in Arbon, which attracts a diverse audience every year with pop, rock and electronic sounds and a guaranteed sunset.
Scenes in the spotlight: theater under the stars
Those who prefer quiet sounds and great stories will get their money's worth at Thurgau's open-air theaters. This year, the See-Burgtheater with a view of Lake Constance in Kreuzlingen is staging the successful film "Honig im Kopf" by and starring Til Schweiger. With subtle humor, it creates a touching approach to the topic of Alzheimer's, which is fraught with uncertainty. The Hagenwil Castle Festival combines theater with the unique ambience of the historic castle courtyard. The program includes a sophisticated mixture of thriller, comedy and espionage story from the British crime classic "The 39 Steps". The fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" will be performed for younger guests.
Big screen in the open air: open-air cinema with a view of the lake
When dusk falls over the lake, Thurgau becomes a movie backdrop: With two charming locations in Kreuzlingen (Hafen Areal) and Arbon (Quaianlage), the Coop Open Air Cinema makes you want to enjoy a movie under the stars. Blockbusters, classics and surprise hits are shown - with the lake, snacks and summer night included. For the more adventurous, choose the innovative SUP cinema at the Hörnlibuck bathing facility in Rorschacherberg. Sitting on a stand-up paddleboard, enjoying a movie on the water is a unique experience.
Water oasis Lake Constance
Summer vacations in Switzerland are popular, as is train travel. Thurbo Regional Railway's Badi Express takes water lovers to the most beautiful spots along the lake line. This makes a visit to the bathing area not only fun, but also sustainable. An overview of the most beautiful natural bathing spots can also be found here .
Lake Constance is the right place for anyone who loves stand-up paddling. With numerous secluded bays, beautiful entry points, many rental stations and trendy beach bars, the paddling mecca of Thurgau Lake Constance comes up trumps.
