Turmhof, Medieval tower museum in Steckborn, Switzerland
The Turmhof stands directly on the Untersee shoreline, featuring a prominent medieval tower structure that houses multiple exhibition spaces across three floors.
Constructed in 1282 by Albrecht von Ramstein, the Abbot of Reichenau Monastery, the tower provided asylum rights and exemption from municipal regulations for its inhabitants.
The Museum im Turmhof displays prehistoric finds, Roman artifacts, and regional artworks, including an early medieval disc fibula featured on a 2015 Pro Patria stamp.
The museum reopened in August 2018 following extensive renovations, with its seasonal opening occurring annually on May 14th and offering guided tours in multiple languages.
A multimedia cinema on the third floor complements the exhibitions with video presentations about local history and the Untersee region's development through centuries.
Location: Steckborn
Location: Thurgau
Part of: list of cultural properties in Steckborn
Address: Seestrasse 84a, 8266 Steckborn
GPS coordinates: 47.66894,8.98285
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:17
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