Description
This is Frauenfeld
Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau, known for its old town and castle, the Openair Frauenfeld hip-hop festival and excursions into nature. The small town lies in northeastern Switzerland between Zurich and Lake Constance.Discover Frauenfeld
In the 18th century, two fires destroyed almost the entire old town. The Baroque houses with shops on the ground floor that you see today were built afterwards. At that time, politicians from many Swiss cantons regularly met in Frauenfeld. The Luzernerhaus accommodated politicians from Lucerne; today it houses the Thurgau Nature Museum. Next door, at the Museum of Archaeology, you can see finds from prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements that form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Frauenfeld Castle
Frauenfeld Castle stands on a rock at the edge of the old town, above the River Murg. Its 19-metre-high tower dates from the 13th century and is built from enormous boulders left by glaciers during the Ice Age. Inside the castle, visit the Thurgau Historical Museum and learn about knights, monasteries and battles. Children can explore the castle on puzzle trails from the cellar to the tower.Openair Frauenfeld
Openair Frauenfeld is one of Europe's largest hip-hop festivals. Around 100,000 fans gather every July on the Grosse Allmend at the edge of Frauenfeld. Across several stages, you can see famous male and female rap and hip-hop artists alongside newcomers. Eminem, Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar have all performed here.Around Frauenfeld
Around ten minutes by bus from Frauenfeld is Kartause Ittingen, a former monastery near the River Thur. Stroll through the rose garden with more than 1,000 roses, as well as the herb and vegetable gardens. At the Ittingen Museum, learn how the monks lived alone in small houses and rarely spoke to one another. From the monastery, hike through the Seebach Valley with its three small lakes.Experience Frauenfeld for less
Participating accommodation providers in eastern Switzerland sell the Oskar Guest Card to guests staying at least one night. The card provides free bus and train travel and admission to many attractions in eastern Switzerland.Hint
Frauenfeld
Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein
