Guided city tours Frauenfeld

On one of the various city tours, visitors can learn interesting facts about the history of the cantonal capital Frauenfeld: about city fires and the Tagsatzungen, about courageous women and the woman in the city coat of arms, about the Murg and the Murg-Auen-Park and much more. Surprising things are waiting to be discovered on a tour. Guided tour of the old town On this tour you will learn exciting facts about the history of Frauenfeld. Explore the two alleyways with the various town and town houses and learn more about the town fires of 1771 and 1788. Can also be booked for school classes. Duration: 1 ¼ hours | Cost: CHF 160 The somewhat different city tour In addition to the history of Frauenfeld, you will hear about events from different centuries with a criminal touch: town fires, stolen sausages and metal saws are discussed, as well as the phrase "putting someone in the pillory". Duration: 1 hour | Cost: CHF 160 Guided tour of the town hall Once upon a time, the conventions of the old Confederates took place in Frauenfeld Town Hall. Today, the municipal council and, in the summer months, the Thurgau cantonal parliament meet in the Great Citizens' Hall. Discover the winding corridors of the town hall and hear interesting facts about the town of Frauenfeld. Duration: 1 hour | Cost: CHF 160 Women's world in Frauenfeld Have you ever wondered who the woman on Frauenfeld's coat of arms "S'Fräuli mit em Leuli" is? This tour reveals the female personalities who have lived in Frauenfeld over the last 200 years. Listen to thought-provoking, sad and amusing stories about women and their fates. Duration: 1 ¼ hours | Cost: CHF 160 The Murg-Auen-Park Let yourself be enchanted by Frauenfeld's green oasis on the Murg. There are winding paths and sometimes beavers or kingfishers to discover. A city park with great charm awaits you on the former army training grounds. In 2017, the Murg-Auen-Park was awarded the Schulthess Garden Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society. Duration: 1 hour | Cost: CHF 160 Along the Murg The path along the Murg is a nature experience and a walk through the city's early industrial history: companies such as Martini, Nestlé and Tuchschmid were based on the former Bleichewiese. Explore the bridges and footbridges over the Murg and see how electricity is produced from the Murg water. Duration: 1 ½ hours | Cost: CHF 180 The ironworks "If you don't believe in miracles, you're not a realist" - that was the motto of the people who saved the ironworks from demolition in 1984 and turned it into what it is today. The disused screw factory was turned into a cooperative, with living, working and cultural activities taking place under its roof. We take you on a tour through a piece of Frauenfeld's industrial history and experience the charm of the multi-award-winning building. Duration: 1 hour | Cost: CHF 160 Unpackaged Frauenfeld Sustainable shopping in Frauenfeld? Find out how on this guided tour. On the 1 ½ hour tour, we visit the weekly market, hear how we can make our contribution to sustainability in terms of food and more. Duration: 1 ½ hours | Cost: CHF 180 Possible on Wednesdays or Saturdays, starting at 10 am. Group size maximum 16 people. Can also be booked for school classes, Wednesdays 10.30 to 11.45 am. Cost: CHF 150