From circus wagons to treehouses — unusual accommodation in Thurgau
Bike Touring Collection by Thurgau Tourismus
12
Tours
39:04 h
369 mi
18,175 ft
Stretching from the foothills of the Alps to the southern shore of Lake Constance, Thurgau is a beautiful region in Switzerland. Here, fields of apple trees and orchards hug the road and wildflower meadows paint the landscape in pastel hues. By day, you cycle through the countryside overlooking the Alps. By night, you sleep in the most unusual accommodation you have ever slept in on a cycle tour.
In this Collection, we take you to 12 quirky overnight stays – from a circus wagon to a treehouse, a farm, a monastery, and a transparent bubble tent. Each of the accommodations is located on a cycling route so you can explore the Thurgau region, Lake Constance, and the foothills of the Alps on two wheels.
Both the accommodation and the cycling routes are perfect for a family holiday. On the Altnauer Apfelweg (Altnauer Apple Way), you can learn about fruit growing in the region and the Bluest Route will impress you with its fragrant fruit blossom. The Lake Constance Cycle Path takes you on a flat adventure around the edge of the lake. If you consider yourself a foodie, the East Switzerland Wine Route is for you. Finally, the Tour de Thurgau reveals the diverse landscapes of this stunning region.
Whether you want to cycle with the whole family, as a couple or alone, you will find idyllic rides, spectacular views, and unusual accommodation in Thurgau. Here, both the days and nights are unforgettable.
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Tours & Highlights
- 00:324.63 mi8.8 mph275 ft275 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The apple trail leads you around Altnau. You will learn exciting facts about fruit growing on 24 information boards. In addition to the countless apple trees, there is another highlight here: namely, one of the five locations of the Thurgau four-poster beds is located on the Feierlehof. It is a cozy…
- 02:5425.0 mi8.6 mph1,575 ft750 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Eastern Switzerland Wine Route is equally suitable for connoisseurs and nature lovers - and this also applies to the tree house in Halden. In the pretty house with the small terrace and the huge panoramic windows you spend the night at lofty heights and enjoy a wonderful view of the Thurgau. This…
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- 02:2022.4 mi9.6 mph950 ft950 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Would you like to spend your night in a comfortable concrete tube with a double bed? Then go to the Hotel Wunderbar in Arbon. Here in the garden there are several spacious tubes for your overnight stay to choose from. The best way to reach the hotel is by bike on the Bluescht bike tour. You can find…
- 02:0621.3 mi10.1 mph850 ft850 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This accommodation is just perfect for the Bodensee Rhein family route: You and your loved ones spend the night in a romantic wooden circus wagon at the Wagenhausen campsite in Stein am Rhein. The second stage of the six-day family route ends in Stein am Rhein - but thanks to good connections to the…
- 02:5929.2 mi9.8 mph1,525 ft1,525 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
In keeping with the name of the tour, you will spend the night on the Council tour in the Carthusian monastery Ittigen - for example in a simple and at the same time comfortable monks' cell. You can find all information about the accommodation at kartause.ch/de/ferien-im-baudenkmal.
The round tour starts…
- 05:1752.6 mi10.0 mph2,175 ft2,200 ftFerryExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
The “Natural and cultural pearls on the Untersee” bike tour takes you to the bubble hotel at Arenenberg Castle - and thus to one of the five bubble hotels in Thurgau. There you will spend the night in a large plastic bubble directly under the open sky. You can find all information about the accommodation…
- 03:1026.0 mi8.2 mph2,300 ft2,300 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The unique Zinipi Lodge awaits you at the Hüttenberg campsite, not far from the Rhine. Traditional construction made from fragrant stone pine meets the most modern design. Simple cubic shapes, a huge panoramic window and a lush terrace make the small lodge a real dream house. The best way to reach the…
- 02:2924.7 mi9.9 mph800 ft800 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
The Seehorn campsite - located directly on the Velotour farm garden and on the shores of Lake Constance - has a particularly quaint accommodation for you: the PODhouse. The mixture of igloo and classic Swiss wooden construction is compact, elegant and very cozy and is also suitable for a long stay. And…
- 02:5930.7 mi10.3 mph850 ft825 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Lake Constance Cycle Path takes you all around the Swabian Sea - what could be more obvious than spending the night in a listed fisherman's house? We have selected the section between Romanshorn and Stein am Rhein, at the starting point of which you can spend the night with Monika and Adrian Ammon…
- 04:3540.2 mi8.8 mph2,000 ft1,575 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Are you looking for a special bike tour off the beaten track? Do you want to cycle near Lake Constance, but don't feel like the hustle and bustle of Lake Constance? Then the Seerücken-Route is ideal for you - especially if you want to spend the night in a rustic hay hotel. You can find all information…
- 02:2424.1 mi10.0 mph975 ft975 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Spend the night like a lord of the castle - that's possible on the pleasure bike tour. It takes you past the moated castle of Hagenwil, where you can spend the night in the romantic castle room. If you don't want to stay overnight, the castle restaurant is also worth a stop. All information about the…
- 07:1967.9 mi9.3 mph3,925 ft3,275 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Tour de Thurgau shows you the most beautiful sides of the canton - and at the end of the route also one of the most unusual accommodations. The centuries-old monastery of the same name awaits you in Fischingen. Here you can spend the night in a former monk's cell and practice contemplation. All information…
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Collection Stats
- Tours12
- Distance369 mi
- Duration39:04 h
- Elevation18,175 ft
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