Saurer Museum

About

Our museum, located in picturesque Arbon on the Swiss shores of Lake Constance, displays commercial vehicles, engines and embroidery and weaving machines of all generations that were manufactured in Arbon. You will see about 20 historic vehicles (all categories; trucks, buses, military vehicles, fire engines and post buses), from the oldest Saurer truck ever, to the Caminhao 1911, to D-generation vehicles, as well as a comprehensive engine exhibition. The Saurer vehicles, which are still frequently encountered on the roads in Switzerland, were famous for their power, their durability, their sophisticated technology and also for their convincing design. In the textile machinery section we show embroidery machines of the three pioneer generations, as well as weaving machines of different types. The textile machines are all set up ready for operation and are selectively put into operation during guided tours. The textile machines in operation, but also the produced fabrics, inspire espec

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes