Thurgau
Sustainability

Kartause Ittingen

North of Frauenfeld in Thurgau lies Kartause Ittingen. Even long after its original use, the former monastery complex, with its venerable walls, remains committed to the values lived by the monks of that time: hospitality, care, culture, and above all, self-sufficiency are part of the hotel's credo.

Kartause Ittingen is bordered by a historic garden, whose operators have been dedicated to rose cultivation since the Middle Ages. From this rich wealth of experience, the largest collection of historic rose varieties in Switzerland has been created to date: around 250 different varieties and over 1,000 specimens bloom in every conceivable color.

At Kartause Ittingen, the focus is on sustainably and locally produced food. Following the practiced zero-kilometer philosophy, all ingredients used in the kitchen are either grown in their own vegetable and herb garden or sourced from the immediate region. Thus, guests enjoy food that tastes delicious and a garden that delights the eye.

In collaboration with Hortiplus, a seed variety garden has also been established with the aim of harvesting seeds from valuable cultivated plants, replanting them, and raising awareness for less common and vanished varieties. This is an important contribution to the preservation of biodiversity and, not least, aligns with current nutritional and climate trends.

Seminars
Business
Weddings
Familie
Art & Culture
Museum
Nature
Outdoor Activities
Couples
Regional
Seed Variety Garden
Hiking
Food & Drink
swisstainable-leading
ibex fairstay platinum
Responsible Hotels of Switzerland
Blog
Garden Hotels Switzerland Magazine 2026/2027
Rooted in Nature: The New Magazine 2026/2027
Some places don't just stay in your memory, but in your heart. With the new issue of our Garden Hotels Magazine, we invite you to discover exactly such places: green retreats, tranquil gardens, delightful moments, and hotels where nature and hospitality come together in a special way. The magazine tells stories of what grows, what moves, and what endures.
Read more
Work by maboart exhibited at Parkhotel Gunten as part of Art Garden Hotels 2026
Press Release: Gardens Become Galleries: 21 Swiss Hotels Launch 'Art Garden Hotels'
In spring 2026, hotel gardens will transform into walk-through galleries. Under the title «Art Garden Hotels», 21 establishments across all regions will showcase artworks by renowned Swiss artists in their park grounds.
Read more
Schloss Hünigen in Winter
Introducing: Enchanting Schloss Hünigen
In January, our journey takes us to the enchanting Schloss Hünigen in Konolfingen, whose winter garden invites you to linger and stroll.
Read more