Spend the night in exceptional locations

It was once a welcomed relief in the hard work of agriculture – but today it has changed into a a creative form of accommodation: The latest «Himmelbett» from Thurgau Tourism has been created on the wagon of a Rapid Spezial. In mild summer nights the single-axle vehicle with double bed can be parked under your favorite apple tree on the Hagschnurer farm in Hüttwilen. In this exceptional open-air location, with nothing but the apple tree and the stars above you, you can experience the scents and colors of Thurgau nature unfiltered and up close.

In a remote corner of the Thurgau, on the hillside of the Nollen, stands a floating bed. And floating is what you really do here – on a cloud of well-being. The double bed is attached on a wooden frame and gently lulls you to sleep, protected from view in the middle of nature under the open sky with a wonderful view of the gentle green expanses of the Thurgau. If you don't like rocking, fasten the bed. The floating bed stands on the land of the farm Wunderli in Hosenruck. In case of bad weather, a roof can be extended, or you can switch to a room on the farm. A breakfast basket is included and served right to the bed on request.

Starting this season, the cheerfully colored «fisherman's houses» at the Fischerhaus campsite in Kreuzlingen, are ready for overnight guests. Built tightly on posts, the little houses offer 4 beds, a kitchenette, refrigerator and their own veranda. The convincing and stylish furnishing focuses on pragmatic functionality. A playground in front of the houses, a barbecue pavilion and the proximity to Lake Constance and the outdoor swimming pool Rösli make the Fischerhäuser a wonderful family experience.

The «Tiny House» is indeed just what its name says: a very small house. It is insulated, has heating system, offers running water, electricity, kitchenette and a bathroom. It's furnished very tastefully from IKEA. And it features a lot of cool things! The key to your room for example, is sent to your smartphone. If you would like the lights turned on, you just need to say it out loud. Your personal Spotify playlist can be played in the little house and a screen on the fridge is your tourist information. The Tiny House will be situated on the Nollen for the coming summer season.

Exclusively in Switzerland, the regions of Schaffhauserland and Thurgau offer a new adventurous safari. Guests are not on the road by car or jeep, but in typical Thurgau fashion, by bicycle. The cargo e-bike, with a specially designed folding tent structure, offers a comfortable place to sleep with a 130-centimeter mattress. Perfect for cosy nights for two with a view of the starry sky from the roof window. The route leads from Wagenhausen along the Untersee and Rhine to Schaffhausen and through the green expanses of Thurgau to the Seebachtal valley. You will spend the night exclusively and all to yourself on the land of the Youth Hostel Schaffhausen and on a farm.

Children's dreams come true at the Wagenhausen campsite. Here you can sleep like a clown – in a circus wagon. The handmade wagons of solid wood offer space for up to four people. They are situated in the heart of the campsite around a fireplace. The pitch is lovingly designed with its own terrace. Directly past the campsite flows the Rhine and invites you to take a dip in the cool water. The campsite is closed during winter season.

In the «Himmelbett» – the Thurgau Bubble-Hotel, guests stay overnight in the most beautiful places of the region amidst gardens, vineyards or orchards. The transparent furnished bubble tents allow an authentic nature experience with an unobstructed view of the starry sky. Still, they offer the comfort of a hotel room. Simply heavenly! The bubble hotels are situated at four different locations in Thurgau from the end of March to October.

Experience the tranquility and contemplation of monastic life for once? At the last active monastery in Thurgau, the Fischingen Monastery, you sleep in a former monk's cell. Door to door with the practicing monks in the cloister, which is normally not accessible to outsiders. At Charterhouse of Ittingen, from April to October, it is also possible to stay overnight, where silent monks once lived: in their own little hermitage with garden. Nowadays, of course, a vow of silence is no longer requested. Also, quiet-seeking holiday guests can expect a treat of a rich and delicious 21st century breakfast.

Zinipi lodges are compact little houses. They are made of glue-free solid wood in the patented Holz100 construction method: 100% natural, organic and degradable. The interior is lined with high-quality Swiss stone pine. Its scent promises restful sleep. There is room for up to three people in a Zinipi. Two of them are situated in prime location on the edge of the forest at Hüttenberg campsite in Eschenz. The large panoramic porthole provides a picturesque sunset view from bed on Lower Lake Constance. The campsite is closed during the winter season.

The comfy PODhouses at Hüttenberg Campsite in Eschenz on Lower Lake Constance and at Camping Seehorn in Egnach are a comfortable alternative to a tent. Due to the sophisticated design, these simple wooden lodgings can accommodate up to 4 people, which also gives individuals or families the opportunity to relish the natural living option. But one need not forego amenities such as electric supply and lighting.

The old Fischermens' Houses in Romanshorn were built in 1671 and the original construction of the Chatzerüti Farm near Amriswil even goes back to 1626. The houses were restored according to the principles of monument conservation and were put into use as vacation apartments in architectural monuments. Even today you can still experience the charm of simple craftsmen's accommodations in these rooms.

Back to the roots could be the slogan in the Straw Hotel in Frasnacht near Arbon. The host family Stäheli offers sleeping in fragrant straw, which is above all for children a rustling adventure. Breakfast with fresh products from house and farm is included. Sleepingbags can be rented on request. Situated directly on the cycle path of Lake Constance, the Straw Hotel has its own access to the dazzling lake and a fireplace is available for guests of the hotel.

The unique Tree House in Halden is the ideal place to catch your breath and pause. The little house in the treetops was furnished with a lot of taste. What fits for a tree house: timber dominates. The Tree House is equipped with a double bed, small kitchen, shower and toilet as well as a wood-burning stove and a terrace. The beautiful view of the typical old apple trees of the region and the Thur river valley leaves you dreaming.