Amriswil

Amriswil is a municipality in the canton of Thurgau near Lake Constance with German-speaking residential areas and commercial districts. The town spreads across varied terrain with different neighborhoods connected by main roads.

The settlement was documented from 799 as Amalgeriswilare and developed from a bishop's fief during the Middle Ages into a regional administrative hub. This transformation reflects the changing importance of the place over the centuries.

The place shapes daily life with regular market events and the Schulmuseum Thurgau, which displays the region's educational heritage. Visitors can see how schools and teaching have influenced the local community across generations.

The Winterthur-Romanshorn railway line connects the town to larger cities and makes arrival straightforward. Local buses serve different neighborhoods and offer a convenient way to explore the place.

Hagenwil Castle stands within the municipality as a preserved medieval structure with elements from different historical periods. The fortress shows how earlier rulers controlled the region and still shapes the landscape today.

GPS coordinates: 47.55002,9.29812

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20