Your stay — Frohsinn
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use bank ATMs for the best rates. Avoid airport or train station exchange bureaux—they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels. Contactless and mobile pay are common. Smaller businesses may prefer cash.
No mandatory tip. Round up the bill in restaurants (e.g., CHF 38 becomes CHF 40). Taxis and hotel staff get a small tip only for excellent service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a supermarket café or bakery, around CHF 3.50–4.00.
A panino or salad from a supermarket deli counter, about CHF 10–12.
A pizza or pasta main in a casual restaurant, CHF 18–22.
Not abundant. For a cheap takeaway, try bakery sandwiches or kebab shops in Arbon's old town near the harbour.
Migros and Coop are the main budget-friendly supermarket chains here.
High-street basics from stores like H&M or C&A in Arbon's centre; market stalls on Saturday for cheap casual wear.
Cheapest is walking within Arbon. For longer trips, a day pass on local buses costs about CHF 8. From Zurich Airport, a train to Arbon is about CHF 25–30 one way.
1. Bring a refillable water bottle to use public fountains. 2. Shop at Migros or Coop for picnic supplies. 3. Eat the daily lunch special (Tagesteller) at a restaurant for CHF 12–15.
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Emergency Contacts
ArbonFor general emergencies, including mountain rescue, dial 112. Arbon uses standard Swiss emergency numbers. For non-urgent police, call +41 71 414 81 17 (Kantonspolizei Thurgau).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arbon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Frohsinn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →→
💡 Arbon has no tram network. Use the bus or walk — the lakefront is 15 minutes on foot from the hotel.
Arbon, Bahnhof → Hotel Müllers, Stacherholzstrasse 5
💡 Get off at 'Arbon, Stacherholz' stop — it's a 2-minute walk. Buy a single ticket at the machine, no app needed.
Zurich Airport → Hotel Müllers, Arbon
💡 Flat rate to Arbon is about 250 CHF. Book by phone at least 2 hours ahead; drivers often speak English.
Zurich Airport → Arbon (via Rorschach)
💡 Buy a supersaver ticket online in advance for up to half the price — the direct change at Rorschach is only 4 minutes, so stay alert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Frohsinn?
Check-in at Frohsinn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Frohsinn?
A panino or salad from a supermarket deli counter, about CHF 10–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Frohsinn?
Cheapest is walking within Arbon. For longer trips, a day pass on local buses costs about CHF 8. From Zurich Airport, a train to Arbon is about CHF 25–30 one way.
Top Attractions in Arbon
💡 Start at the village sign near the harbour; walk east for 15 minutes to reach a wooden jetty – good for photos with no crowds.
💡 Pack lunch from the Coop supermarket; the park gets busy on sunny weekends. Free public toilets near the harbour.
💡 Combine with a walk to the nearby Roman villa ruins at Bergli – 10 minutes away. Check the website as hours are limited.
💡 Look for the medieval defensive tower at Kirchgasse 6 – it's a quiet spot with a bench. Best early morning before shops open.
💡 The castle courtyard and tower are free; climb the tower for lake views. Museum closed Mondays.