Host Jérôme Kölliker will permanently close the Restaurant Frohsinn in Frauenfeld on September 26, ending a 165-year run for the local establishment in the Kurzdorf quarter, according to reports by Blick and the Thurgauer Zeitung. The 41-year-old operator, who has managed the venue for a decade, is also selling his custom-built outdoor wooden chalet and its contents for 25,000 Franken as he prepares to shutter the business.
Restaurant Frohsinn Shuts Down After 165 Years
The upcoming closure marks the end of an era for one of Frauenfeld’s remaining traditional neighborhood pubs, known locally as a Quartierbeiz. Kölliker described the shutdown to Blick in early August as a heavy blow, noting that community members have expressed deep regret since the news broke. To mark the final day on September 26, the host plans to hold an informal farewell gathering, known locally as an Austrinkete, to say goodbye to regular patrons.
Operating as a traditional smoking establishment, the Frohsinn has served as a central fixture in the Kurzdorf neighborhood. Because the main indoor dining room permits smoking, Kölliker constructed the separate wooden chalet in the garden area specifically as a non-smoking space for guests.
Did You Know? The Restaurant Frohsinn in the Kurzdorf quarter of Frauenfeld operated for 165 years before its scheduled closure on September 26.
Wooden Chalet Offered for Sale Before Demolition
The garden chalet measures 11.4 meters long by 6 meters wide and features a built-in foyer alongside a bar equipped with a cooling buffet. Kölliker advertised the structure on Facebook with an asking price of 25,000 Franken for the hut and its complete inventory, which includes a farmhouse cabinet, a television, a wine barrel, antlers, and various decorative items. Interested buyers can also submit individual price proposals.
Without a buyer, the structure faces demolition, a prospect Kölliker acknowledged he cannot handle personally. Throughout its operation, the chalet served as a venue for private birthday parties, corporate Christmas dinners, club anniversaries, and seasonal events hosted by the management, including traditional Metzgete gatherings and garlic-themed dining weeks.
Uncertain Personal Future Awaits the Host
Following the final service in late September, Kölliker intends to take an extended break to regain his footing. He stated that he has no immediate professional plans beyond clearing out the restaurant and garden infrastructure, noting that he currently lacks the energy to plan further ahead.
The disposal of the garden chalet is tied directly to a lack of storage space for the large structure and its contents. While community feedback following the initial closure announcement highlighted the strong local attachment to the pub, the immediate priority remains finding a buyer for the outdoor chalet ahead of the autumn deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Restaurant Frohsinn close permanently?
The restaurant will close its doors for the final time on September 26, according to the sources.
How much is Jérôme Kölliker asking for the garden chalet?
The host lists the 11.4 by 6-meter wooden chalet, including its inventory, for 25,000 Franken on Facebook.
What will happen to the chalet if no buyer is found?
The structure will be demolished if a purchaser is not secured, as Kölliker has stated he lacks the space to store it.
What are your thoughts on the disappearance of traditional neighborhood pubs in local communities?
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