Christmas dinner in Thurgau: top addresses

Surrounded by twinkling lights and wintery coziness, Thurgau offers numerous opportunities for unforgettable Christmas dinners. Whether it's a rustic hut atmosphere with a crackling open fire or elegant dining in a stylish ambience - a variety of locations invite you to celebrate the Advent season and winter days with enjoyment and a festive atmosphere.

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.
In Amlikon-Bissegg, the Fondue Chalet invites you to enjoy convivial winter evenings. Up to 80 guests can be seated here and enjoy special taste experiences in an alpine atmosphere. There is a choice of five fondue varieties, including whisky, gin or truffle fondue, as well as other specialties. The chalet is open from October 22, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
How about a Christmas dinner 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 in the open air. Drinks can also be supplied on request, so that nothing stands in the way of a unique Christmas dinner.
From December 5, 2025, Freudenfels Castle will come to life again. The Freudentafel pop-up restaurant will serve food and drinks as they did 500 years ago. On Fridays and Saturdays, guests can experience an evening meal in a historical setting at festively laid tables. Groups of 35 people or more can also book an exclusive evening in December, January or February.
With a view of Lake Constance, the Fischerhaus chalet in Kreuzlingen becomes a small winter retreat. Up to 80 people can be seated here to enjoy a crackling fire, fragrant delicacies and a convivial atmosphere. Cheese fondue, Spätzlipfanne and table grill provide culinary highlights that bring people together.
Small but nice: the Genuss-Gondel in Ermatingen on Untersee. A cozy get-together in an original ski gondola. Whether it's fondue, raclette or a customized menu - from 1 October to 21 December 2025, you can experience the unique winter atmosphere in the gondola. The gondola offers space for up to 12 people.
A culinary experience in wintry Thurgau: the fireplace room with its open fire invites you to spend cozy hours and offers space for around 40 people. The festively decorated winter room is ideal for larger events, where groups of up to 150 people can celebrate. Open from November 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Tuesdays to Sundays from 16:00.
Hut charm right on the lake: from November to the end of January, the lakeside terrace of the Hotel Feldbach in Steckborn is transformed into an atmospheric winter wonderland. Whether for convivial hours with friends or atmospheric group events - here you can enjoy the cozy hut feeling directly on Untersee.
Fondue enjoyment right on the lake: from November 1, 2025, the Saurer Garten in Arbon will be offering a range of 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 - right on the shores of Lake Constance.
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, family or small groups. Cheese lovers can look forward to a warming fondue.
Hut magic in the middle of the Unterland: the hut on the Allmend in Frauenfeld delights 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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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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