Frauenfeld - charming cantonal capital

Frauenfeld is the cantonal capital with country air, old town flair and views of the countryside. The town is ideal for anyone who wants to discover Thurgau from its lively but relaxed side. Between culture, art and culinary delights.

Street Art

Frauenfeld's street art is alive and well - every year anew. Artists from all over the world transform the town into an open gallery where impressive murals can be seen. This is accompanied by guided tours, workshops, music and culinary delights - a creative experience in the heart of Frauenfeld.

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Rugelreise - Thurgau ball track trail

The Rugelreise is the first marble run trail in the canton of Thurgau and delights families with 12 handmade marble runs. Along the picturesque Murg river, the trail connects the two towns of Frauenfeld and Matzingen - regardless of whether you make the journey from Frauenfeld to Matzingen or vice versa. The varied stations invite you to marvel, play and linger and make the excursion a special experience between nature and play for young and old.

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Brewery Sternen

Brauhaus Sternen brews its own beer and impresses with a cozy wooden atmosphere and hearty specialties such as the Brauhaus burger and Munich Weisswurst. Every Sunday, the beer brunch with self-tapping invites you to enjoy. Exciting guided tours, tastings and brewing courses are also on offer - ideal for all beer fans!

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Museums for young and old

Frauenfeld Castle is not only a landmark of the Thurgau capital, it is also home to the Thurgau History Museum. Whether on your own, on a guided tour, a digital scavenger hunt or in an escape room - Thurgau's history can be discovered here. Two hundred meters further on in the old town are two more museums: The Thurgau Nature Museum and the Thurgau Museum of Archaeology. Small but mighty and repeatedly award-winning, they delight visitors with exciting temporary exhibitions, song tours, museum podcasts and a variety of events. Best of all, all three museums are free of charge.

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Plättli Zoo

The Plättli Zoo above Frauenfeld is a charming family zoo with lions, pumas, kangaroos and many other animals. The petting zoo with feeding facilities is particularly popular. A playground, barbecue area and a restaurant with a view of the Thur Valley round off the experience.

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Nafzger Bakery

Nafzger GmbH is a third-generation family-run business that focuses on regional ingredients and the highest quality. The award-winning "Nafzger's Original Thurgauer Mosttorte" is particularly well-known - a fresh, fruity specialty with delicate apple cream and a crispy base. This delicacy can be perfectly enjoyed in the cozy café in the Passage Frauenfeld or taken home as a souvenir from Thurgau .

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Guided city tours Frauenfeld

The charming old town of Frauenfeld invites you to discover it with a variety of tours. Whether exciting stories about town fires, courageous women, historical conventions or curious criminal cases - each tour shows a different facet of the town's history. The tours last 1 to 1.5 hours and are also suitable for school classes. There are regular dates on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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