Frauenfeld is the capital of the canton of Thurgau and is located in the west of the canton. The Thurgau capital lies on a plateau at 417 meters above sea level between the Thur plain in the west and the Murg (tributary of the Thur) in the south - roughly halfway between the Lake Constance region and Zurich. The village is nestled in a charming setting with the wide Thur valley and rolling hills. This landscape is ideal for hiking and cycling. The progressive and tranquil town is part of a vibrant metropolitan region and at the same time a nature-loving retreat. The Thur flows along the northern border of the town. Frauenfeld is 27 km from Schaffhausen, 25 km from Kreuzlingen, 21 km from Weinfelden, 47 km from St. Gallen, 44 km from Zurich and 19 km from Winterthur. This makes it easy to travel from various regions to the schools in Frauenfeld for a wide range of educational opportunities.
The core of Frauenfeld was built around 1230 as a rectangle measuring 250 x 110 meters, including the tower of Frauenfeld Castle. The time-honored castle is a landmark of the town alongside a well-kept old town, the Eisenwerk cultural center and the steel Stählibuckturm tower. The current area of Frauenfeld is 27.35 km2. The town has over 25,600 inhabitants. During industrialization, Frauenfeld's main industries were food and leather processing as well as textiles, metal and chemicals. Today, the cantonal capital is an important center for economic, political and cultural relations as well as a low-tax location for well-known industrial, commercial and service companies. The town is the ideal size for continuing education, further training at schools in Frauenfeld.
The station is located on the SBB line between Winterthur and Weinfelden at the end of the Frauenfeld-Will line. The station is known in particular for its fast and safe transfer routes. The station square is only available to public transport, pedestrians, cabs and cyclists. It also has spacious covered platforms. There are direct train connections to Winterthur, Zurich, Bern, Romanshorn, Constance and Wil SG, which means that schools in Frauenfeld can be reached directly by public transport from these cities. In order to better distribute public transport across the city, there are plans for additional stations in the north and west of the city. In the east, there is also Langendorf station. There are also 12 bus routes to Frauenfeld. Many schools in Frauenfeld are also within walking distance of the station.
Frauenfeld has excellent transport links, making it quick and easy to get to the "Schulen Frauenfeld". The A1 and A7 highways provide quick access to Winterthur, Zurich, St. Gallen and Constance. The intercontinental airport Zurich-Kloten can be reached in 30 minutes and Zurich in 40 minutes. The town is also the junction of the main roads 1 and 14. Frauenfeld is famous for its underground traffic circle at the railroad station. With this first underground traffic circle in Switzerland, the station square will be relieved of through traffic. Further plans for bypasses or urban relief roads are still underway. There are a relatively large number of inexpensive parking spaces and parking garages. This means you can easily get to the schools in Frauenfeld by car.
In addition to the elementary school, secondary school and cantonal school, Frauenfeld is also home to private schools, a curative education school, special school, adult education center, autonomous school, educational center for technology, adult high school, picture school, music schools, sports schools, language schools, IT school, vocational schools, higher technical school, baccalaureate school for adults and adult education programs. Schools in Frauenfeld offer a wide range of options.
There are various restaurants and cafés in the center of Frauenfeld and in the immediate vicinity. These serve a wide range of culinary delights, from breweries and inns to restaurants with a regional focus. There are also take-away options ranging from food trucks to designer stores and vegan delivery services. Try the famous Frauenfelder Salzisse - the sausage that looks like a Cervelat - or delicious beer, local wine and cheese. Delicacies from the Thur-Seebachtal valley are also highly recommended. All in all, Frauenfeld makes the heart of connoisseurs beat faster - even for visitors from schools in Frauenfeld.
The city of Frauenfeld offers numerous green spaces and exercise parks as well as generously designed sports and leisure facilities. This provides variety after attending school in Frauenfeld. From the 27 m high Stählibuckturm tower, you can see over the hilly landscape with its open expanse. Experience the alleyways of the old town with its simple town houses and stately town houses. The town hall with its cellar, the post office building, the Haus zum Schwert, the Rüpplin Chancellery, the Bernerhaus and the Altes Zeughaus bear witness to the old days. The Museum of Nature, the Museum of Archaeology and the Baliere City Gallery are also well worth a visit. The city offers a wide range of cultural activities. Relaxed shopping strolls and a variety of markets offer a wonderful shopping experience. Frauenfeld Castle was built in the 17th century and is home to the Thurgau Historical Museum. A wonderful view over the town can be enjoyed from the castle tower. You can switch off from the schools in Frauenfeld in the Allmend nature reserve and the Murg-Auen-Park. The Plättli Zoo is also always worth a visit. Ittingen Charterhouse - a monastery with a museum - is also nearby. Various musical events such as the well-known OpenAir Frauenfeld, the Cantonal Singing Festival, Out in the Green Garden, Musig i dä Stadt, the Bluegrass Festival or the Generations International Jazz Festival take place in the town or the surrounding area. Enjoy fine wines at the GenussThur winegrowers' festival. The highest holiday in Frauenfeld is Berchtelistag (Berchtoldstag) - a custom dating back to the Middle Ages - with a social meal on a Monday in January.