Arbon
Arbon can look back on a legendary 5,500 years of history. And you can still see it today! On a discovery tour through the picturesque old town, nine historical stations can be visited: for example the fort Arbor felix (300 AD), a Roman bath complex or a small chapel with the "footprint" of St. Gallus. The city tours are also highly recommended.
Arbon is located on a peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Constance between Rorschach and Romanshorn. The lakeside promenade is a whopping three kilometers long! There are wonderful swimming opportunities, and when stopping for a bite to eat, you should definitely try Arbon's original cider.
From Arbon, the Appenzellerland and the hinterland of Lake Constance are easy to reach. The small town is definitely worth a stopover on the Lake Constance Cycle Path.
Sights
Colourful half-timbered houses, graceful rococo facades, a stately castle - and many interesting excavation sites. Anyone interested in history and archaeology will get their money's worth in the lovingly maintained old town.
What a journey through time! From Neolithic times to the ancient Romans to industrialisation in the 19th century - the largest private museum in Thurgau shows the town's 5500-year history in an extremely vivid and entertaining way. The permanent exhibition includes some unique exhibits. Pictures and documents are presented in a lively manner.
Restored – and roadworthy! – trucks and buses from 1911 to 1980 are on display. The oldest exhibit is the "Caminhao" – discovered in Brazil and returned to Arbon in 2003. An absolute highlight for classic car fans.
In the "MoMö Museum" you can experience at first hand how sweet ciders, apple wines and schnapps used to be produced in the Upper Thurgau. The old machines and equipment are quite impressive. There is a children's programme and tastings are possible. Be sure to visit!
