Public City Tours Diessenhofen

Description

General City Tour
Visitors discover the historical highlights of the town. As a border town on the Rhine, Diessenhofen has a varied history, which can be experienced through the wooden bridge, the Unterhof, the town church, the Siegelturm, and the old city wall. The settlement, granted city rights in 1178, is closely connected to the river as a waterway. Fountain Tour
Numerous fountains shape the image of the old town and formerly served as the central water supply. Today, the flower-decorated water dispensers adorn the cityscape. Hansueli Ruch shares interesting facts about their origin and special features. The tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the group's wishes. Tower Tour
High up in the Siegelturm, where city documents were once stored, you enjoy an indescribable view of the old town. The tour also explains the history of the distinctive Hänkiturm. Participation requires good physical condition for the stairs and sturdy footwear. Former Jewish Businesses
Since 1868, Jewish entrepreneurs from Gailingen settled in Diessenhofen and shaped the economic upswing with factories (e.g., the cigar factory in the Toggenburgerhaus). Christine Kolitzus-Hanhart conveys a nearly forgotten chapter of local history in this tour and highlights the connection to the large Jewish community in the neighboring town of Gailingen. Schwaderloch Tour
The Schwaderloch developed in the 17th and 18th centuries into an intensively used industrial area with dye works and tanneries. The tour with Lucia Angela Cavegn includes a visit to the red dye department in the "kunst + wissen" museum and leads along the Rhine from the Upper Amtshaus to the ship landing. The economic importance of the High Rhine yesterday and today is explained. In the Footsteps of Carl Roesch
This tour is dedicated to the life and work of the important Thurgau artist Carl Roesch, who lived in Diessenhofen. Stops include his first studio in today's museum building, his later residence on Steinerstrasse, the Art Nouveau stained glass windows in the primary school, and his impressive mosaic works in the cemetery. House of the Golden Lion (Pharmacy Museum)
The house houses a unique pharmaceutical historical collection with an old pharmacy, historical utensils, and an impressive library. The foundation carefully maintains these cultural-historical rarities. Good physical condition is also required for the multi-story visit here.

Highlights

• Discovery of the historical highlights of Diessenhofen
• Tours of fountains and Jewish businesses
• Indescribable view from the Siegelturm

General Information

The public city tours in Diessenhofen offer visitors the opportunity to explore the history and hidden corners of the town. The tours last between 1.5 and 2 hours and cover various topics, including the historic old town and the significance of the Jewish community.

Location

8253 Diessenhofen, Schweiz

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