Wine routes through the vineyards of Thurgau

Thurgau's vineyard landscapes invite you to enjoy discovery tours all year round. Whether by bike, e-bike or on foot - various routes lead along the vineyards through a diverse landscape. Along the way, there are opportunities to take a break at a winery - ideal for tasting a glass of Thurgau wine.

Eastern Switzerland Wine Route

The Eastern Switzerland Wine Route leads from Schaffhausen through Thurgau to St. Gallen. The 90-kilometre cycle tour can also be cycled in sections. In Thurgau , the route runs along the Thur, with a constant view of the sunny vineyards. After Ittingen Charterhouse, the route leads past Pfyn to the foot of the southern slope of Ottenberg near Weinfelden. This is one of Switzerland's heritage sites and home to some of the best winegrowers in Thurgau. This year, the Burkhart adventure winery is once again one of the 150 best Swiss winegrowers recognized by Gault Millau. Visitors can find out more about the production process, take a look in the wine cellar and, of course, taste the wines. A detour to Rebgut Sunnehalde is worthwhile for refreshments.

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Vineyard trail on Untersee

The Untersee region has become an "insider's tip" for wine connoisseurs with its wide range of varieties. On the vineyard hiking trail from Tägerwilen to Steckborn, excursionists can learn interesting facts about regional viticulture. At the Vinorama Museum in Ermatingen, visitors can experience the history of winegrowing on Untersee in the lavishly restored rooms. The fine wines can be tasted during the guided wine tasting. Not far away is the Bistro Louis Napoléon in the Arenenberg. Here guests can satisfy their hunger and enjoy a glass of the restaurant's own wine.

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Art & wine trail on the Iselisberg

Works of art by Swiss artists and wine from the Thurgau wine-growing region of Iselisberg can be discovered on this new adventure trail. Guests set off with a tasting rucksack containing a bottle of Iselisberg wine and glasses. Hiking along the trail is easy thanks to the information boards about local viticulture, sculptures and the constant reward of beautiful views of the rolling green countryside. The local wines can also be sampled at the wineries or restaurants along the way. A glass of Iselisberg wine is a wonderful way to philosophize about art and wine. Hikers and connoisseurs can now buy a suitable tasting rucksack to accompany them on their way. This is equipped with wine, water, glasses, a flyer about the route and crispy grissini.

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Wine trail Weinfelden

Equipped with a practical wine backpack including a glass and bread to nibble on, the wine trail leads through the pretty little town of Weinfelden, right through the vineyards and past various wineries. The southern slope of Ottenberg offers a wonderful view of the Thur valley and the Alps. A highlight of the panoramic hike is the wine safe, where fine wines from the cooling depths can be sampled.

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Thurgau Vine Trail Iselisberg

The vineyard hike leads from Oberneunforn in the direction of Frauenfeld along the famous Iselisberg vineyard. The high-level trail offers a wonderful view of the Thur and, in good weather, you can even see as far as the distant Alps. The many vineyard cottages along the route are particularly beautiful. At the end of the hike, a stop at the popular Ittingen Charterhouse, the former Carthusian monastery, is a must. The old monastery walls now house a hotel, the Mühle restaurant, museums and a farm with its own cheese dairy, butcher, bakery, market garden, fish farm and vineyard. Delicacies are conjured up in the restaurant using the farm's own produce. A glass of wine from the Ittingen vineyards is highly recommended.

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Tour de Thurgau cycle route

The Tour de Thurgau combines the highlights of the Lake Constance canton over two stages and a total of around 150 kilometers. Enjoyable stops such as the moated castle of Hagenwil are always tempting. This popular excursion destination has its own castle vineyard. The castle's specialty: "Mo" - a slightly fruity sparkling wine that is reminiscent of a Moscato but not as sweet - is served in the restaurant along with other regional delicacies. Thanks to its low alcohol content, it can be drunk without any problems, even if you still have a few kilometers of cycling ahead of you.

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Pleasure bike tour Thurgau

This leisurely circular tour leads through the unique Thurgau countryside, past extensive fields and orchards. For wine lovers, a stop in Amriswil is recommended, as this is where the Weinberg restaurant is located. Simple culinary delicacies are served in the inviting garden or in the cozy dining room. The delicious food is accompanied by fine wines from the restaurant's own vineyard.

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Panorama route Seebachtal

On the cycle route through the Seebachtal valley, you can enjoy views as far as the Alps on a clear day. In Hüttwilen, the Haag winegrowing family welcomes guests to the vinotheque. Surrounded by the 400-year-old walls of the wine cellar, guests can taste the diverse range of wines and get advice. Or how about a picnic in a vineyard hut amidst the vines of the Salathé vineyard?

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Wineries in Thurgau

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Winery Türmliwy

The Türmliwy winery is idyllically situated between Weinfelden and Romanshorn, surrounded by vines and fruit trees. Top-quality grapes are cultivated here with great passion. Award-winning Türmliwy wines are the result.

Weinfelden

Wolfer Winery

The winery is situated in a beautiful location in the middle of the Ottenberg vineyard, but not directly on the wine trail. A visit to the Wolfer winery requires an extra walk. The Wolfer family attaches great importance to grapes rich in extract and presses aromatic and full-bodied wines from them.

Schlattingen

Winery Schmid

The Schmid family winery in Schlattingen is open to guests every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Wine tastings are also available on request.

Ottoberg

Bosch Winery

Thomas Bosch is passionate about growing almost two hectares of vines in Boltshausen on the Ottenberg.

Uesslingen

Organic winery Lenz

At the Lenz organic winery in Iselisberg in Thurgau , the Lenz family creates and sells around 40 different characterful and innovative organic wines. The wines are produced according to biodynamic and Delinat guidelines with a clear focus on sustainability.

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Saxer Winery

The Saxer winery in Nussbaumen offers various wines as well as guided tastings for groups.

Weinfelden

Burkhart adventure winery - Thurgau Tourism Award winner 2022

The Burkhart adventure winery is close to its customers, can be experienced and is located directly on the Weinfeld Wine Trail. It offers a magnificent view over the Thur valley as far as the Alps. In addition to tasting wines with a strong character, you can also take a look behind the scenes.

Hüttwilen

Haag Wines - Vinotheque

The Haag family has been involved in viticulture for generations. Nicole and Urs Haag run the family business with 12 hectares of dessert fruit and 4 hectares of grapes in the heart of Hüttwilen. Weinhandwerk, which the Haags run together with 3 professional colleagues, takes care of the pressing.

Weinfelden

Sunnehalde vineyard

The Rebgut Sunnehalde is situated in a beautiful location on the Ottenberg in the middle of the vineyards. The pergola and the incomparable panorama from the Hoher Kasten to the Säntis and the Bernese Alps invite visitors to linger.

Hüttwilen

Rebgut Jäger

The cozy wine tavern on the Rebgut Jäger is located in the Thurgau wine country after Hüttwilen. The idyllic Rebgut is surrounded by rolling hills with a wonderful view of Lake Hüttwilen and the Alps.

Herdern

Herdern Castle

Herdern Castle is a modern institution with various work and employment opportunities as well as a range of exciting tourist activities.

Diessenhofen

Horber wines

The winery is located in the middle of historic Diessenhofen, high above the Rhine, with a breathtaking view of the vineyards and the Rhine.

Götighofen

Huberwein

Huberwein produces a beautiful range of unique, characterful wines in Thurgau and Piedmont with a great deal of craftsmanship and enthusiasm. Various tasting opportunities, the farm store and wine bar in Götighofen invite you to discover the wines and the estate.

Uesslingen

Art & wine on the Iselisberg

The Art & Wine trail on the Iselisberg leads along 23 sculptures by local artists and through the famous Iselisberg wine-growing region. Panels tell stories about viticulture and winemaking in the region. Winegrowers and restaurants offer tastings of their fine wines.

Ottoberg

Michael Broger Viticulture

The Ottenberg in Thurtal is one of the wine-growing centers of the canton of Thurgau. Michael Broger Weinbau has been producing wine on the small vineyard above Boltshausen since 2002 on 2.5 hectares of owned and leased vineyards.

Ottoberg

Viticulture Markus Held

In 1996, Markus Held became the third generation to take over his parents' vineyard on the Ottenberg. The family cultivates the one-hectare vineyard with passion, using methods that respect plants and nature.

Weinfelden

Forster viticulture

Above the rooftops of Weinfelden, the 5th generation family of winegrowers lives surrounded by their vines and enjoys being close to nature, which is of central importance in their daily work and in the production of their wines.

Salenstein

Wine experience at the Arenenberg

Viticulture at Arenenberg has a long tradition. Even in Napoleon's time, the vineyards produced their own wine - a real quality product. A guided tour through the vineyards with a magnificent view is not just something for the eyes; accompanied by a tasting of the fine wines, the nose and palate will also enjoy the full pleasure.