Wigoltingen offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay: trails along the Thur, a puzzle trail through the village and historic buildings. This lets you tailor your time to your interests in nature, outdoor activities and cultural history, without every outing having to be the same.
Hiking between the Thur, forest and views of the Säntis
In Wigoltingen, there are traffic-free paths along the Thur, while woodland walking trails can be found above the village. There are fire pits around the Thur landscape. In good weather, views from various points in the municipality reach as far as the Säntis region. If you would like to compare different hikes, you will find two routes of similar length and low difficulty.
The «Vagoweier Wigoltingen» hike is 9.7 kilometres long and can be done year-round. «Along the Thur» is 9.4 kilometres long, starts at Müllheim-Wigoltingen station and mostly follows the river downstream along the embankment. This route is also rated as low difficulty and can be done year-round. The difference in length is just 0.3 kilometres, so you may prefer to choose based on the route description rather than the distance: one route takes its name from Lake Vago, while the other follows the Thur.
Weekly, monthly and annual fishing permits for Lake Vago are available from the municipality of Wigoltingen. Fishing is therefore another way to spend time by the water. The paths along the Thur and the woodland walking trails above the village, on the other hand, offer different settings for an outing on foot.
More activities in the village and surrounding area
Fussballgolf Thurgau is the first football golf facility in eastern Switzerland. The playing area covers 35,000 m² and has 18 holes. The facility is near Müllheim-Wigoltingen station and cycling, skating and hiking routes. Football golf can therefore be an activity in its own right; details about the holes and area give you a clear idea of the facility.
The Wigi-Tigi Trail is a family puzzle trail designed for children of kindergarten and primary school age. It combines tricky puzzles and a story with a walk around Wigoltingen. The trail of clues takes around an hour and a half. You can listen to some parts of the adventure using QR codes, and the trail is suitable for pushchairs. These details help distinguish the puzzle trail from the longer hikes: the focus here is on a story and activities in the village.
Exhibitions, market and architectural history
The recurring programme at the ChĂĽrzi Museum includes a spring exhibition and an autumn exhibition. The spring exhibition takes place on four Sundays and presents items from the collection alongside loans in a historical or cultural context. The autumn exhibition also runs on four Sundays; artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. The autumn market in Wigoltingen is regularly held on the village square in front of the ChileschĂĽr on the Saturday before the Day of Prayer and Repentance. If you would like to plan your trip around an exhibition or the market, check the dates for your travel dates.
Altenklingen Castle is a group of buildings in the late 16th-century castle style. It includes two stepped-gable houses standing parallel to one another, round corner towers and oriel windows. The castle is legally protected and classified as particularly valuable in the cantonal heritage inventory. Its architectural features make it a notable subject for anyone interested in architectural history.
Wigoltingen Church also combines a connection to the village with cultural and historical details: it stands in the centre of the village and has acoustics suited to concerts. Three bells from the 14th and 15th centuries hang in the church. Their being brought together in one church is considered exceptionally rare even in Switzerland.
A brief overview of Wigoltingen’s history
Wigoltingen is first mentioned in 889 under the name Wigoltinga. In 1155, the estate and church of Wigoltingen were part of the endowment of the Cathedral Chapter of Constance; an *Offnung* dates from 1403. In September 1445, a skirmish took place near Wigoltingen during the Old Zurich War. These dates provide several reference points in the village’s history, from its early mention to an event in the late Middle Ages.
The history of the parish also extends beyond the immediate surroundings of the village: originally, it stretched from the Thur to the SeerĂĽcken ridge. Wigoltingen joined the Reformation in 1528. The Raperswilen chapel has been a subsidiary church of Wigoltingen since at least the 17th century. Together with the village church and Altenklingen Castle, this historical context offers further perspectives beyond the trails and outdoor activities.
Wigoltingen is a political municipality and a locality in the canton of Thurgau, and belongs to the district of Weinfelden.
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