If you are considering Hörhausen as a destination for a stay, you can include village history, marked walking trails and farm-based visitor offerings in your plans. The village lies on the Seerücken in the canton of Thurgau, on the cantonal road between Pfyn and Steckborn. Tours and farm shop collections require advance registration or an appointment; seasonal offerings have their own time windows.
Village History and Buildings
Hörhausen was first documented in the 11th century under the name “Huonerhusin”. In the oldest part of the village, traditional half-timbered buildings stand alongside newer ones. This contrast is part of the village’s character, as are the historic names and buildings to be discovered in the surrounding area.
Gündelhart Castle was built in 1645. It is protected by law and classified as particularly valuable. The nearby village of Gündelhart is also home to the parish church of St. Mauritius. This plastered church, with a transept extension and a roof turret topped by an onion dome, was built between the 14th and 18th centuries. Anyone interested in local architectural history will find a variety of styles and periods here, rather than just a single historic landmark.
Walking Trails and Landscapes
There are three marked walking trails in the municipality of Homburg, ranging from 3.5 to 12.5 kilometres in length. Starting points in Hörhausen include the car park on Tägermoosstrasse and the Freihof bus stop. The trail starting at Freihof is marked with red signs. This offers a choice of shorter and longer routes.
Separate from these is the Hörhausen circular hike, which offers panoramic views of the Untersee. In a broader landscape context, the municipality of Homburg lies on the Thurgau Seerücken, between the Thur Valley to the south and the Untersee shore of Lake Constance to the north. From elevations of between 485 and 723 metres above sea level, the view extends far towards the Alps. The circular hike and the municipality’s elevated setting therefore offer different ways to experience the area during a stay.
Tours and Farm Offerings
Hofgut Schloss Gündelhart offers tours by prior arrangement or as part of a booked event. They provide insights into the farm’s history and everyday life on an organic farm, and include visits to the animals and stables. A tour lasts about 45 minutes and is limited to a maximum of 20 guests. Plan this visit as a scheduled activity. Meat and apple cider from the Hofgut farm shop can be collected directly from the farm by appointment.
Hofladen Hochstross is a self-service farm shop offering mainly home-grown natural products, as well as delicacies that are as natural as possible and gently processed. The selection may vary. Depending on the weather, visitors can pick around 70 different annual and perennial flowers and grasses in the flower field from March to November. Keep the weather-dependent nature and seasonal availability of this offering in mind when planning.
Hofladen Frei is located in the centre of the village and opens seasonally during asparagus, strawberry and cherry seasons, as well as at Easter and during Advent. Check the current opening dates before visiting. Visitors are also welcome at Nussbaumschule Gubler: at Unterdorfstrasse 5, 8507 Hörhausen, you can get advice and browse a varied selection of trees in different sizes. As opening arrangements may change, it is advisable to coordinate your visit in advance.
For the broader travel overview: Homburg.
