Hörnli-Bergland - A landscape full of life
A unique natural and cultural area in the heart of Eastern Switzerland - one of the most beautiful and valuable landscapes in Switzerland stretches around the Hörnli, the Tössstock and the Schnebelhorn. As part of the Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance (BLN), the Hörnli-Bergland is a place of diversity, history and recreation - united by nature, culture and people.
Our vision: Working together for a sustainable tourism region
The tourism organizations Standortförderung Zürioberland, Toggenburg Tourismus and Thurgau Tourismus are working hand in hand to strengthen the Hörnli-Bergland as a natural living and recreation area.
The focus is on:
- Experience nature: forests, meadows, ravines and Nagelfluh geology as a hotspot of biodiversity
- Experience culture: building culture, forestry and agriculture, crafts & customs
- Sustainable offers: Nature and culture education, regenerative tourism formats
- Corporate volunteering & biodiversity missions
"Forest clearing" in the Fischingen monastery
The newly opened "Waldlichtung" installation at Fischingen Monastery allows visitors to experience the diversity of the Hörnli mountain region in a special way. Interactive elements such as sound installations, a quadroscope and an overview map invite visitors to discover the region with all their senses. The "Waldlichtung" was designed by Bellprat Partner and implemented in collaboration with regional craftsmen - including the Klosterschreinerei, Nägele Bau and the Fischingen-Tobel forestry company, which also donated the wood for the tree trunks. An impressive example of regionality in action.
The installation is intended as a prototype and testing ground for a larger project: in future, a nature center could be created in Fischingen Monastery as a central reception and information point for the entire Hörnli-Bergland . Initial planning is already underway - both in terms of the structural infrastructure and with regard to a suitable sponsor. Following the successful completion of the first stage of the hotel extension last year, the Fischingen Monastery Association is delighted to be able to help shape this important step in the tourism sector as a partner.
Discover the Hörnli-Bergland
Strong partners - Common region
A project of Standortförderung Zürioberland, Toggenburg Tourismus and Thurgau Tourismus supported by the New Regional Policy (NRP) of the federal government and the participating cantons.
