If you’re staying overnight in Eastern Switzerland, you’ll receive the Eastern Switzerland Oscar guest pass before you arrive. This entitles guests to many benefits, such as the chance to arrive in style for free with the Thurbo regional railway. The region has lots of other free activities to offer too. Examples include a boat trip on Lake Constance from Romanshorn to Kreuzlingen, the autobau adventure world, the Maestrani Chocolarium or the Detective Dachs Trail.

This bicycle tour promises fun for the whole family. You can conveniently hire bicycles from Kreuzlingen train station directly and then cycle along the shores of the glittering blue waters of Lake Constance as far as Arbon. You’ll pass a number of idyllic barbecue and bathing spots where you can stop and take a break. A stop-off at the Sunnehüsli Restaurant in Güttingen with its great playground and garden dining is particularly recommended. Then to finish, the interactive Mosterei Möhl juicing museum is an experience for young and old alike.

The Thurbo family train is ready to take you on a journey to Kreuzlingen, the sun, moon and stars. The unique planetarium on the shores of Lake Constance introduces visitors to the fascinating world above our heads. The ever-changing schedule of events always has something new and interesting to discover. If you wish, in the afternoon you can take a cruise from Kreuzlingen as far as Schaffhausen. You can get off at any spot en route and then continue on with the next cruiser. After all, there are plenty of great places to see, explore and enjoy a swim along the way.

The “1001 Freizeitwelt” holiday centre in Amriswil offers games, sports, food, nightlife, and much more besides. In the modern children’s play area, exciting play equipment and attractions await, such as slides, giant trampolines, climbing labyrinths, ball pits, cars, a toddlers’ area and more. The wide range of activities on offer mean that children of all ages are certain not to get bored. The centre’s own surf & turf restaurant offers popular dishes such as raclette or pizza.

The family-friendly hotel is a great place to spend a wonderful night with the unique view of Lake Constance. This was once the home of Queen Hortense de Beauharnais and her son Louis Napoleon, who later made history as the last Emperor of France. Located next to the Napoleon Museum (admission free), the hotel has rooms in every category and for all budgets for overnight stays. The private bathing area, football pitch and, most importantly, the children’s programme during the autumn holidays promise even more fun for the whole family.