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WerdThe island of Werd near Eschenz in the Swiss canton of Thurgau is the main island of the small archipelago Im Werd in the westernmost part of the Untersee of Lake Constance. A wooden pedestrian bridge about 200 m long leads from Eschenz to the island. The Werd Monastery is located there
Hohenklingen CastleThe Hohenklingen Fortress, an example of a medieval fortress built on a hill, is situated 590m above sea level, overlooking the picturesque little town of Stein am Rhein on a Nagelfluh, summit, that runs in a west-east direction. Today the fortress is privately owned and has been almost completely restored to its original condition.
Freudenfels CastleA castle nestled in the fantastic countryside high above Lake Constance. This baroque manor house, surrounded by vineyards and with views of Stein am Rhein, is an inspiring setting in which to come up with new concepts and creative ideas. The library and the fireside lounge, along with the beautiful rose garden, are perfect places to retreat to and recharge your mind.
HüttwilerseeHüttwilersee is a lake in the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. It is located near two other lakes, Nussbaumersee and Hasensee, on the border of the municipalities of Hüttwilen und Uesslingen-Buch. One of the famous picnic area which is flourished with natural beauty and also this place offers an opportunity for swimming and fishing.
NussbaumerseeNussbaumersee is a small lake between Nussbaumen and Uerschhausen, both in the municipality of Hüttwilen in the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. Its surface area is 25.2 ha . Hüttwilersee and Hasensee are located in the same valley. One of the beautiful picnic locations and also you can spend some time fishing and can have a cycle ride through this area.
HörnliThe Hörnli is a mountain in the municipality of Fischenthal in the east of the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. The popular panoramic mountain in the Zurich Oberland lies entirely within the canton. One of the picturesque location in this area which is apt for a picnic and trekking.
NeuburgNeuburg - the most important and largest castle complex on the southern shore of the Untersee. In the middle of the 13th century , the barons of Klingen built the keep and the palace that still stand today. The hill fort was demolished in 1745. Today, however, extensive ruins with remains of the large curtain wall can still be seen. From the main castle , the foundation remains of are the keep received.
HasenseeThe Hasensee is an idyllic small lake and is located 2 km south of Nussbaumen and about 1 km northwest of the village of Buch b. Frauenfeld. Its western and eastern basins are only connected by a short and narrow flow. The total area of the lake is 11 hectares. In the east basin, the shores drop fairly flat to a maximum depth of 5.8 m. In the smaller western basin, also called "Upper Lake" by fishermen, the maximum depth is 7.3 m.
Ittinger MuseumThe Ittinger Museum was founded in 1983 by Dr. Margrit Früh, the then curator of the Thurgau Historical Museum, set up in the Ittingen Charterhouse to make the almost completely preserved monastery complex accessible to the public. Today the two museums in the Ittingen Charterhouse, the Ittingen Museum and the Thurgau Art Museum, are managed by Markus Landert.
Rheinbrücke Diessenhofen–GailingenThe Rhine bridge Diessenhofen – Gailingen is a road bridge that spans the High Rhine between Diessenhofen and Gailingen and the border between Switzerland and Germany. It is the only completely preserved wooden bridge on the Upper Rhine and is one of the Pfahljoch bridges that are rare today .
TurmhofThe Turmhof is a structural landmark of the Swiss community of Steckborn TG. The historic building directly on the Untersee houses the museum in the tower courtyard. It is considered a cultural asset of national importance. The museum in the Turmhof shows the culture and history of the submarine area. The exhibition includes prehistoric finds, including from the Neolithic, the Roman period, and the Alemanni. Particular emphasis is placed on the Steckborn furnace construction and lace making.
Frauenfeld CastleThe exhibit of the Thurgau History Museum in Frauenfeld Castle illustrates the time after 1415 that was so important for the region. It offers both children and adults an insightful and playful gateway to the Middle Ages. The modern arrangements, interactive animation and the artwork shining in new splendour are the highlights of the multimedia castle tour.
HohentwielAn extinct volcano with the ruins of a castle on its top. Hohentwiel began forming, along with the chain of volcanoes in the Hegau region, about 7–8 million years ago. Hohentwiel Castle, whose ruins are on top of Hohentwiel, was built in 914 using stone taken from the mountain by Burchard II, Duke of Swabia.
HusemerseeA beautiful lake located in the heart of Thurgau and it is apt for a one day tour. You can swim and also fishing is possible here. From Ossingen train station, the Husemersee can be reached in a 30mins walk.
SeerückenThe Seerücken is a range of hills running west-east in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. The highest point is at 721 m near Salen-Reutenen. The Seerücken is embedded between Lake Constance in the north and the Thur Valley in the south. In the west it is bounded by the Stammerberg near Stammheim, in the east, it runs gently to almost Romanshorn. The Seerücken is one of the most rural regions of the Swiss Plateau.
Aussichtsturm Hochwacht WildensbuchThis 36-meter wooden tower was located in well-developed hiking trails and can be easily reached from the surrounding villages. It offers a wonderful view of the charming and diverse Zurich wine county. The tower is a joint project of the former civil parish of Wildensbuch. The viewing platform is ascended via 186 steps and 2 intermediate landings. Next to the tower, there are various seats and a display board with the most important data of the tower.
StählibuckThe Stählibuck is a wooded ridge east of the Thurgau canton capital Frauenfeld . As the Horstberg of the Molasse, he is jointly responsible for the landscape after the retreat of the glaciers of the Würm Ice Age . At the culmination point is the Stählibuck Tower , a 26.8 meter high observation tower in steel framework construction . The viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the Thur Valley , the Seerücken , the Immenberg with the Sonnenberg Castle and the Murg Valleyand the city of Frauenf
Schloss SalensteinThe Salenstein Castle is located in the town of Salenstein in the district of Kreuzlingen in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. The castle was built in the 11th century. In 1092 the Lords of Salenstein was first mentioned in a document as Ministeriale of Reichenau Abbey. the castle passed through many hands over the next seven hundred years and was rebuilt and expanded several times. Baron Alexander von Herder, the grandson of Johann Gottfried Herder, bought it in 1869. He renovated the cast
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St. George's Abbey, Stein am RheinSt. George's Abbey, Stein am Rhein was a Benedictine monastery in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. The abbey also prospered and, in the 15th century, completely rebuilt its premises, which remain a significant example of late Gothic architecture in the region. Oen of the beautiful location to visit in Switzerland.