Discover Lommis

Lommis lies in the Lauchetal near Matzingen. The municipality comprises the three villages of Lommis, Weingarten and Kalthäusern. For your trip planning, it offers a destination with the distinctive Immenberg, protected marshland, hiking trails and a designated cycling route. Cultural history and aviation are also among the diverse themes that make Lommis a distinctive travel destination. Here, you can discover the municipality’s different facets through its landscape, outdoor activities and historical heritage.

Landscape and Nature in Lommis

The southern slope of the distinctive Immenberg is listed in the Federal Inventory of Protected Areas as a landscape and natural monument of national importance. In the valley floor, large contiguous marshland areas are protected. The slope and valley floor therefore represent two different landscape features: the striking southern slope of the Immenberg and the protected areas in the valley. For travellers interested in nature, this contrast offers a concrete starting point for understanding Lommis as a landscape destination.

Hiking and Cycling

Since summer 2013, the municipality has had a leisure map featuring interesting and informative points, as well as routes in and around Lommis. It includes six hiking routes with elevation profiles and approximate time estimates. You can compare the suggested routes by their elevation profiles and time frames; the times are approximate. Many easily accessible, well-maintained hiking trails and rural roads also cross the municipality of Lommis. Check the route details before setting out if you want to plan your route or timing accordingly.

Cyclists can take the “Around the Immenberg” tour. This provides a named cycling option in addition to the six hiking routes. The information varies: elevation profiles and approximate times are given for the hikes, while the cycling tour offers guidance under its own name. This lets you consider the planning information that matches your preferred way of getting around.

Church and History

The Church of St. James in Lommis is around 800 years old and is one of the oldest churches in the canton. The earliest references to the village also date back a long way: Lommis was first mentioned in 824. Records from 854 refer to property in the March of Lommis owned by the Abbey of St. Gall. These dates describe different historical references—the first mention of Lommis and the later records of property in the March. Together, they point to a significant age for the church and early written references to the village.

Getting There and the Airfield

Lommis has a postbus connection to rail services in Affeltrangen-Tobel with Thurbo and in Frauenfeld with SBB. If you are planning to travel by public transport, check the timetable for your specific connection before setting off.

Lommis Airfield has a 615-metre-long and 25-metre-wide grass runway for smaller, mostly single-engine aircraft. Flight experiences are also available: visitors can take the controls during an introductory flight, while passengers can take a sightseeing flight. If you are considering a flight, check the airfield’s operating status and the booking and operating conditions in advance.

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