Century of the Zellwegers
Hear, read, and learn about history as you stroll through the historic textile village of Trogen.
An interactive tour invites visitors to discover the village of Trogen and its history while hiking or lingering, either through audio guides or in written form. The impressive Landsgemeindeplatz square, with its seven palaces and a church, gives the village national significance. In the community center and the old wash house, visitors can learn more about the Zellweger textile family, who shaped the region in the 18th and 19th centuries with long-distance trade and entrepreneurship.
The audio tour “Textile Trade and Religion” focuses on the worldview and economic networks of the Zellweger family: the choir painting is explained in the church. In the textile foyer of the community center, visitors can immerse themselves in the fashion world of the 18th century. The tour combines history, architecture, and textiles in a lively way – an exciting experience for individual visitors and groups alike.