Royal Murder at Lenzburg
The Lenzburg castle has a dark history, with one of its former owners, Johannes Parricida, being involved in the murder of King Albrecht in 1308.
Lenzburg Castle · · 💀 Dark history
Discover 41 curated stories about Frauenfeld in Switzerland — covering hidden gems, dark history, legends, weird facts and funny anecdotes.
The Lenzburg castle has a dark history, with one of its former owners, Johannes Parricida, being involved in the murder of King Albrecht in 1308.
Lenzburg Castle · · 💀 Dark history
A 68-year-old man shot his 74-year-old wife to death in their Gachnang home before being talked down from suicide by police in 2024.
Gachnang · · 💀 Dark history
A billionaire from Basel was fined for driving drunk and exposing himself to another person at the Kefikon Nord rest stop in 2025.
Kefikon Nord rest stop · · 🤯 Weird
The Bahnhof Frauenfeld train station features the first underground traffic circle in Europe, which was built as part of the 'Bahnhof 2000' concept to separate individual and public traffic.
Bahnhof Frauenfeld · · 🤯 Weird
In Frauenfeld, the Einsatz am Piz Cengalo 2017 memorial commemorates the dramatic rockfall at Piz Cengalo in 2017, where around 208 Thurgau civil protection members were deployed to assist in the dis…
Einsatz am Piz Cengalo 2017 · · 💀 Dark history
In 1603, a couple, Jacob Leringerst and his wife, held a second wedding ceremony, inviting the city's dignitaries, despite being poor. The bride wore a maiden's wreath, and the groom wore a garland l…
Basel · · 🤯 Weird
In 1372, the wine was so cheap that a measure cost only 1 Schilling, and 4 measures could be bought for 1 Pfennig. The same year, a religious dispute arose, and the Catholic Church complained about t…
Basel · · 🤯 Weird
During the demolition of the St. Johann church in 1915, well-preserved skeletons were found near the apse, which were likely buried there during the construction of the church.
St. Johann church · · 💀 Dark history
The Lauchetal valley was once home to a thriving textile industry, with the Baumwollspinnerei Lauchetal factory playing a significant role. However, the area's history is also marked by a darker even…
Lauchetal valley · · 💀 Dark history
In Schaffhausen, Frau Ursula's house was a refuge for many, but in 1799, her daughter Cäcilia was taken away by Konrad Zum Thor, a leader of French soldiers.
Schaffhausen · · 🏛️ Legendary
A treasure trove of over 700 Brakteaten coins was discovered in Eschikofen, a town in the Thurgau region, in 1911. The coins were found scattered on a steep slope, and it's believed they were hidden…
Eschikofen · · 🔍 Hidden gems
In the 16th century, the Effinger family, who lived in Wildegg Castle, experienced a series of tragic events, including the death of Christoff II, who lost his castle to a fire, and the loss of sever…
Wildegg Castle · · 💀 Dark history
The Haus zum Licht, a valuable late Gothic building in Frauenfeld, miraculously survived two city fires in 1771 and 1788, making it one of the few structures to do so, and by 1771, it had already bec…
Haus zum Licht · · 🔍 Hidden gems
A 3-year-old girl discovered a box of dead foxes on the Frauenfelder Allmend, a shocking encounter that left her and her mother disturbed.
Frauenfelder Allmend · · 💀 Dark history
An 18-year-old Italian driver was caught speeding at 231 km/h on the A7 highway near Frauenfeld, exceeding the speed limit by 106 km/h.
A7 highway · · 😂 Funny
At the Openair Frauenfeld festival, rapper Ikkimel put on a provocative show, locking a fan in a cage and having them wear a dog head, symbolizing her anti-patriarchal message.
Openair Frauenfeld · · 🤯 Weird
A mysterious outbreak of scabies has occurred at the Waffenplatz Frauenfeld, prompting the army to take measures to prevent further spread.
Waffenplatz Frauenfeld · · 💀 Dark history
A high-speed car chase ended with a crash at Promenadenstrasse in Frauenfeld, where three French thieves lost control of their stolen Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Promenadenstrasse · · 💀 Dark history
A disturbing incident occurred at Bahnhof Frauenfeld in 2025, where two men attacked another man, and bystanders reacted by filming or laughing instead of helping.
Bahnhof Frauenfeld · · 💀 Dark history
A 69-year-old man was sentenced to 9 years in prison for murdering his 74-year-old wife in their home near Frauenfeld due to financial difficulties.
Frauenfeld · · 💀 Dark history
Instead of regular night buses, Frauenfeld has 'Night Taxis' that operate from Monday to Saturday after 10:20 PM and all day on Sundays, serving all stops in the city for an extra 3 CHF fee.
Frauenfeld · 🤯 Weird
The Bourbaki-Denkmal Frauenfeld memorial was built in 1871 to commemorate the Bourbaki army's retreat through Switzerland during the Franco-Prussian War.
Bourbaki-Denkmal Frauenfeld · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Soldatendenkmal memorial was built in 1921 to honor the sons of Thurgau who died in service to their country between 1914 and 1919.
Soldatendenkmal · · 💀 Dark history
In 1604, a harsh winter caused the Undersee to freeze over, and a great snowfall hindered people and animals from traveling. Meanwhile, the Capuchin monks arrived in Oberkirch to await the Evangelica…
Oberkirch · · 🤯 Weird
A burial site from the La Tène period, around 200 BC, was discovered in Langenerchingen, containing many valuable jewelry items, indicating that the area was inhabited by a wealthy population.
Langenerchingen · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The name 'Lommis' is derived from the Old High German words 'loup' meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage' and 'misi' meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike', likely referring to the clearing of the forest in the area.…
Lommis · 🔍 Hidden gems
In 1656, Herdern Castle was attacked by soldiers and important documents went missing. By 1656, the contents of these documents were not determined.
Herdern Castle · · 💀 Dark history
Hans Kaspar von Breitenlandenberg, the owner of Herdern Castle, complained about the loss of documents during the attack in 1656. This event highlights the turbulent history of the castle.
Herdern Castle · · 💀 Dark history
In Gottlieben, a fishing village founded by Bishop Eberhard II of Konstanz in 1250, fishermen had to pay an annual tax of 15,000 gangfish to the bishop. This tax was later reduced to 13,000 gangfish…
Gottlieben · · 🤯 Weird
The fishermen of Gottlieben had to deliver a specific number of fish to the lords of Smalnegge, who served as the bishop's representatives. This tradition continued even after the Smalnegge family di…
Gottlieben · · 🤯 Weird
The Brakteaten coins found in Eschikofen are a rare type of coin that was minted in the 13th century. They feature unique designs, such as a bishop's head between a pedum and a lily, and are consider…
Eschikofen · · 🏛️ Legendary
In Bischofszell, during the hunger year of 1817, the local authorities took extraordinary measures to alleviate the suffering of the poor. An emergency poverty commission was established, and a daily…
Bischofszell · · 💀 Dark history
The local hospital in Bischofszell played a crucial role in providing food to the poor during the hunger year of 1817. The hospital's administrator was tasked with purchasing milk cows to increase th…
Bischofszell Hospital · · 💀 Dark history
The Effinger family was known for their bravery and military prowess, with Christoff I fighting in the Italian Wars and later becoming a captain in the French army. However, his military career was c…
Wildegg Castle · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Tasgetium, a late Roman fort, was built to secure an important river crossing. Archaeological finds have revealed a significant Roman presence, including a cemetery and the remains of buildings f…
Tasgetium · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Zuckerfabrik in Frauenfeld has been shut down due to a defective kiln, leaving 580,000 tons of beets unprocessed.
Zuckerfabrik · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Bahnhof Frauenfeld station building was designed by Jakob Friedrich Wanner, the same architect who designed the iconic main train station in Zurich.
Bahnhof Frauenfeld · · 🏛️ Legendary
The first written mention of the St. Johann church in Kurzdorf dates back to 1291, when Abt Albrecht von Reichenau granted a tithe to the church.
St. Johann church · · 🏛️ Legendary
The original name of the tower of Herdern Castle was Barbenstein, and the owners of the castle were known as the Herren von Herdern und Barbenstein.
Herdern Castle · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Reichenau monastery had a special fishing right in the Lohnergrube, a section of the Rhine River near Gottlieben. The monks would fish there for five nights a year.
Lohnergrube · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Kloster Paradies, now home to the Eisenbibliothek and a seminar hotel, was originally a women's monastery and has undergone significant transformations over the centuries.
Kloster Paradies · 🔍 Hidden gems
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