Top 12 - Hearty winter cuisine

When the cold crackles outside, warming specialties beckon inside: from creamy fondue and fragrant raclette to crispy roasts and spicy stews. In atmospheric chalets, rustic huts or festively decorated parlours, moments are created that taste of enjoyment and conviviality. Whether heartily gratinated, slowly braised or elegantly served: the culinary winter classics in Thurgau turn every meal into an experience.

On the erMarina ship

A cozy and unique Christmas dinner in the port of Ermatingen. From mid-October, warming cheese fondues, spicy fondue chinoise, raclette with or without a table grill and fine dishes from the winter menu are served on deck. Whether an area for a smaller group or the entire ship for an exclusive celebration: here, culinary variety is combined with maritime charm to create a unique Christmas dinner.

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Macardo Fondue Chalet

A special winter highlight awaits you in Amlikon-Bissegg: the cozy Fondue Chalet. Here you can immerse yourself in the alpine atmosphere and enjoy convivial hours with fine cheese. Whether classic or fancy is up to you. Choose from five fondue variations, for example with whisky, gin or truffles. Other specialties are also on the menu. The chalet opens its doors from October 22, 2025 to January 31, 2026 - ideal for an enjoyable evening for two, with friends or family.

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Forest fondue

How about a cozy evening with friends in the open air? Whether in the forest, by the lake or at any barbecue site - the forest fondue from Chäs Paradies is perfect for a fondue party in the open air. Drinks can also be supplied on request, so that nothing stands in the way of a unique pre-Christmas experience.

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Chalet Fischerhaus in Kreuzlingen

With a view of Lake Constance, the Fischerhaus in Kreuzlingen is an atmospheric winter retreat. A crackling fire, delicious aromas and a cozy atmosphere await you in the chalet. Cheese fondue, Spätzlipfanne and table grill are served. These dishes will warm your heart and palate in equal measure and make your evening in the chalet unforgettable.

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Pleasure gondola in Ermatingen

Small but mighty: the pleasure gondola in Ermatingen on Untersee. Experience the winter atmosphere in a very special setting in the original ski gondola. Fondue, raclette or a customized menu turn your stay into a culinary experience. From October 1 to December 21, 2025, you can bring a cosy and enjoyable alpine feeling to Untersee.

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Winter room in the Firehouse

A culinary experience in wintry Thurgau: in the winter room with fireplace you can enjoy cozy hours in an atmospheric setting that captures the magic of the Advent season. Fine specialties ensure that the evening remains a special memory. Open from November 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Tuesdays to Sundays from 4 pm.

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Winter magic in Feldbach

Hut charm right on Untersee: from November to the end of January, the lakeside terrace of the Hotel Feldbach in Steckborn is transformed into an atmospheric winter wonderland. You can enjoy delicious specialties and the special atmosphere on Untersee in the middle of the cosy hut ambience. A place that shows winter from its most beautiful side.

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Fondue canteen on Lake Constance

Fondue enjoyment right on the shores of Lake Constance: from November 1, 2025, the Saurer Garten in Arbon invites you to enjoy various fondue variations in an atmospheric setting. On Fridays from 5:30 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am, guests can enjoy a wintery ambience with a touch of après-ski feeling.

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Fondue gondola in Roggwil

From October to April, the heated fondue gondola at the Linde restaurant in Roggwil invites you to enjoy a delicious evening. Furnished in alpine chalet style, it offers space for eight to ten people, creating an intimate atmosphere for friends and family. Cheese lovers can look forward to a warming fondue.

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Platzhirsch Frauenfeld

The charming wooden hut on the Allmend in Frauenfeld inspires with its cozy ambience and authentic hut feeling. From fondue and raclette to delicious crêpes on Sundays, it offers a real feel-good atmosphere. It is open from November 9, 2025 to February 21, 2026, from Thursday to Sunday. In December, it is also open on Wednesdays.

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Fondue & raclette boat

From November to February, it's "Raclette & Fondue ahoy" on Lake Constance from Kreuzlingen, Romanshorn or Rorschach. A winter experience on Lake Constance with crispy cheese and hearty snacks in a nautical atmosphere awaits you on board the fondue/raclette boat of the Schweizerische Bodensee Schifffahrt. Let yourself drift, enjoy the view and immerse yourself in hours of pleasure on the water.

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Icebreaker at Amriswil on Ice

Amriswil on Ice is also a culinary experience: cool drinks, warming shots and small snacks await you at the ice bar. In the Eisbrecher restaurant, you can enjoy an alpine hut atmosphere with a view of the ice rink, a variety of dishes and fine wines. A special highlight is the fondue in the take-away, for enjoyable winter moments under the stars.

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Stop off and enjoy

If you fancy more indulgence, you will also find it away from the shores. Thurgau offers a diverse gastronomic scene - from cozy country inns and modern restaurants to family-friendly excursion restaurants.

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