Hauptwil Castle

Built between 1664 and 1665, Hauptwil Castle is an impressive example of 17th century architecture and represents the social status of the Gonzenbach family at the time, who were among the wealthiest merchant families in Switzerland. The castle served not only as a residence, but also as the seat of the lower court and a place of business and had a chapel in the cellar vaults, which was later converted into a garden hall.

From 1891 to 1951, the castle was home to a housekeeping school run by the Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft des Kantons Thurgau , after which it served as a nursing and care center. Today, Hauptwil Castle is known for its beautiful gardens and serves as a venue for private and business events. The castle also offers living and working spaces with a unique combination of historical ambience and modern facilities. The castle's architecture remains true to the late Renaissance style, but also features playful and ornate details such as the numerous stucco works and the ceiling painting in the chapel, which is based on the fresco in the staircase of the Würzburg Residence. These historical features were carefully preserved during the recently completed restoration, which took over 150,000 working hours, and supplemented with state-of-the-art technology.