Thurgau

Thurgau operates as Switzerland's agricultural powerhouse—producing a third of national apples and pears, nearly half of consumed sugar beets, and ranking second in strawberry and raspberry production. The 62km Lake Constance shoreline and Rhine River frontage support fishing (whitefish, European perch) and wine production in the Thur valley. Real estate costs 30% below Zurich prices, making the canton a cost-efficient alternative within the greater Zurich economic region. Enhanced 2024 biosphere monitoring around Lake Constance reflects the balance between agricultural productivity and wetland protection.