Thurgau info


To the north the canton is bound by the Lake Constance across which lies Germany and Austria. The river Rhine creates the border in the northwest. To the south lies the canton of St. Gallen; to the west lie the cantons of Zürich and Schaffhausen.

The area of the canton is 991 km² and commonly divided into three hill masses. One of these stretches along Lake Constance in the north. Another is further inland between the river Thur and the river Murg. The third one forms the southern border of the canton and merges with the Hörnli mountain in the pre-Alps.

The canton of Thurgau is known for its fine agricultural produce. Particularly, apples, pears, fruits and vegetables are well-known. The many orchards in the canton are mainly used for the production of cider. Wine is produced in the Thur valley.

There is also industry in the canton of Thurgau. The main industries are printing, textiles and handicrafts. Small and middle-sized businesses are important for the cantonal economy. Many of these are concentrated around the capital.

 

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Featured Businesses

  • Restaurant and Bar Krone (2009-06-21)

    Located in Steckborn, Steckborn, Thurgau, Switzerland

    Restaurant and Bar Krone

    Restaurant and Bar Krone, a cozy restaurant situated in Steckborn, Thurgau, on the shores of the lake offer culinary delicacies from the modern kitchen and a choice of drinks from the cellar.

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  • Restaurant Lido (2009-06-22)

    Located in Steckborn, Steckborn, Thurgau, Switzerland

    Restaurant Lido

    Restaurant Lido, located in Steckborn, Thurgau,offer seating for about 55 people and is ideal for small family celebrations and business meals. It has an incomparable view of the lake in Steckborn, that is enhanced by the choices on the menu...choose from fish, meat, vegetarian and pasta dishes.

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  • See & Park Hotel Feldbach

    Located in Steckborn, Steckborn, Thurgau, Switzerland

    See & Park Hotel Feldbach

    See & Park Hotel Feldbach - your small, colorful flower in the large meadow by Lake Constance in Steckborn. See & Park Hotel Feldbach Steckborn offers room for the dreams of our guests. Whether indoors or outdoors. With or without romance. But ...

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  • Seerestaurant and Hotel Frohsinn (2009-06-21)

    Located in Steckborn, Steckborn, Thurgau, Switzerland

    Seerestaurant and Hotel Frohsinn

    Seerestaurant and Hotel Frohsinn, located on the lake in Steckborn, Thurgau, offer a homely environment with views over the lake and a restaurant for fine dining, function assistance and is also the starting point for lake cruises.

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  • Steckborn Museum Im Turmhof (2009-06-21)

    Located in Steckborn, Steckborn, Thurgau, Switzerland

    Steckborn Museum Im Turmhof

    Steckborn Museum Im Turmhof - once domicile of the abbots of the monastery Reichenau - displays on three floors the 6000 year old history of Steckborn and its neighbourhood. It all began with the pile dwellings, continues with the Romans and the Alemanni to modern times.The burgess community donated the marvellous building to the Protestant church community in 1902 by which it is still owned today. Since 1937, the museum im Turmhof is housed in these ancient walls.

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