Quality of Life in Canton Thurgau

Q: Which commune in Canton Thurgau is best for families?

In Canton Thurgau, Frauenfeld (7.3/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Public Transport and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Q: Where is taxation lowest in Canton Thurgau?

Warth-Weiningen offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Thurgau (score 5.6/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Q: Which is the quietest commune in Canton Thurgau?

Stettfurt (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Thurgau, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Q: Does Canton Thurgau rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.7/10 , Canton Thurgau sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10); its weakest is Public Transport (1.7/10).

Population: 263,544
Municipalities: 80
Largest municipality: Frauenfeld

Canton Thurgau includes 80 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 5.7/10, it stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10) and Noise (8.9/10). The Public Transport criterion (1.7/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Thurgau is particularly suited for those seeking a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Canton Average Scores

Noise

8.9

Air Quality

5.9

Public Transport

1.7

Education & Culture

5.9

Nightlife & Dining

5.1

Nature & Green Spaces

9.1

Healthcare

6.6

Taxation

4.2

Annual Sunshine

3.9

National average

Top Communes

Lowest-Ranked Communes

Best Communes by Profile

Family: Frauenfeld (7.3/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
Young Professional: Frauenfeld (7.1/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
Retirement: Frauenfeld (6.9/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
Nature: Altnau (7/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau PHTGUniversity

Museum für Archäologie des Kantons ThurgauMuseum

Naturmuseum des Kantons ThurgauMuseum

Kunsthalle ArbonMuseum

Historisches Museum Schloss ArbonMuseum

Saurer MuseumMuseum

Bahnerlebniswelt LocoramaMuseum

Kutschensammlung Robert SallmannMuseum

Public Transport

SteinebrunnTrain Station

Roggwil-BergTrain Station

RomanshornTrain Station

UttwilTrain Station

FrauenfeldTrain Station

IslikonTrain Station

AltnauTrain Station

KreuzlingenTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Kantonsspital MünsterlingenHospital

Kantonsspital FrauenfeldHospital

Herz-Neuro-Zentrum BodenseeHospital

Clienia LittenheidHospital

Seniorenzentrum HornHospital

Klinik Schloss MammernClinic

Psychiatrische Klinik MünsterlingenClinic

Rehaklinik Dussnang AGClinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Thurgau is best for families?

In Canton Thurgau, Frauenfeld (7.3/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Public Transport and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.

Where is taxation lowest in Canton Thurgau?

Warth-Weiningen offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Thurgau (score 5.6/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.

Which communes in Canton Thurgau have the best public transport?

The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Thurgau are Frauenfeld (9.7/10), Rickenbach (TG) (4.9/10) and Horn (4.6/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.

Which is the quietest commune in Canton Thurgau?

Stettfurt (10.0/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Thurgau, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.

Does Canton Thurgau rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?

With an overall average score of 5.7/10, Canton Thurgau sits near the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10); its weakest is Public Transport (1.7/10).