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Winterthur
Winterthur is the second largest city in the canton of Zurich. Its train station is a transportation hub and Zurich airport is only 15 km away. With 18 museums, 8 libraries, nine theaters and several cinemas and cultural centers, Winterthur is a cultural center of Switzerland. Every year, about 60 artists in Winterthur open their studios to visitors on the last weekend in September. The "Open Days" are known beyond the borders of the country. 4 castles and a ruined castle as well as an old town with archaeological sites show the historical development of the city. The generous urban planning helped Winterthur to earn the nickname "Garden City".
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Winterthur on the map
Bookable experiences, places and events at a glance
Winterthur area (postcode 8400)
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Train travel to Winterthur
Getting around: passes & scenic trains
- Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Zermatt
Zurich
from CHF 134
- Friends Youth Day Pass for Public Transport
Friends Youth Day Pass for Public Transport
Zurich
from CHF 20
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- Segway tour guided Winterthur private
- "The Thief of Thoughts" Escape Game Winterthur
- Old Town Winterthur public guided tour
- Old town Winterthur with church tower city tour
- Sulzerareal city tour Winterthur
- Frauenthur - Corset and Awakening in Winterthur City Tour
- River Eulach in Winterthur city tour
- Craftsmen, Merchants and Sleuths - Economic Life in Winterthur Guided City Tour
- Strolling and tasting - Culinary city tour in Winterthur
- Guided tour of Winterthur city church and church tower
- Villas and Gardens in Winterthur City Tour
- "Adventure Christmas Market" Escape Game Winterthur
- Winterthur interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone
- "Inside-The Color of Gold" Escape Game Winterthur
- "Night Watchman" Historical City Tour Winterthur
- Old Town Winterthur private city tour
- "The Legacy of the Alchemist" Escape Room in Winterthur
- "The Ministry of Mysteries" Escape Room in Winterthur
- "The Secret of the Mine" Escape Room in Winterthur
- "Special Unit Meteor" Escape Room in Winterthur
- Urban Golf Course Winterthur
- "Beat the groom" in Winterthur: action-packed stag party
- "Beat the bride" in Winterthur: action-packed hen party
- "The Jewels from Pondicherry" Escape Room Winterthur
- "The Anarchist from Castagnola" Escape Room Winterthur
- "Operation Pizza Margherita" Escape Room Winterthur
- "The Cuvée Special of Veuve Hedwigia" Escape Room Winterthur
- "Save Winterthur" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur
- "The Magical Portal" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur
- "Operation Mindfall" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur
- "Blackout" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur
- "The Revenge of the Snowman" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur
- Adventure trail "Lea and Ben with the mother cows" in Freienstein (ZH)
- City Pass Winterthur
- "Catch the Agent" GPS Game in Winterthur for Team Events
- Olympiad Team in Winterthur
- "Football Bot 360" virtual football training in Winterthur
- "Find-the-Code: Fireballs in the Garden City" Outdoor Escape Game Winterthur
- Foxtrail GO Winterthur digital scavenger hunt
- "Gaston and Baptiste" Outdoor Escape Game Elgg
- “Gods of Winterthur” Outdoor Escape Game in Winterthur
Frequently asked questions
What sights does Winterthur have?
The old town of Wintherthur is the cultural center of the city. This is also where most of the events take place. The sights include architectural gems such as:
- the main railway station (19th c.)
- the former weighing house (16th c.)
- town house (built by Semper)
- town hall (15th c.)
- town church (12th c.)
- the Judd Fountain in Steinberggasse (1996-97)
- Haus zur Geduld (17th c.), Haus zur Sonne (16th c.), Haus zum Warteck (19th c.) Among the most important museums are:
- Art Museum with several locations
- Technorama
- Kunsthalle in the former Waaghaus
- Hegi Castle
- Mörsburg Castle
- Nature Museum
- Kellenberger clock collection The rose garden contains hundreds of rose varieties. It is located on a hill and offers a view of the old town.
What are the hot activities in Winterthur?
Within the city, private and public city tours are suitable to get to know Winterthur excellently and quickly. You can get to know Winterthur in a playful way with various trails. Fox Trail, Krimi Trail, Food Trail, URBANescape or the smartphone scavenger hunt Explorial Winterthur are suitable for this. Outside you can explore the hilly Zürcher Weinland on foot or by bike. The paths are well signposted. In summer you can swim in the Thur or in the Husemersee For a wine tasting at one of the surrounding winegrowers you should book in advance or book a guided tour
Which destinations can you reach within half an hour?
Around Winterthur you will find several beautiful destinations. They are reached in a short time:
- 30 min (car/public transport) to the famous Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. Trains run every 15 min
- 20 min by car brings you to Kyburg Castle south of Winterthur. It is located about 150 m above the valley. The castle museum shows the 1000 year history of Kyburg Castle
- 30 min by car is the nature center Thurauen in the northwest of Winterthur.
- 40 minutes via the A1 to the popular excursion destination Tösstal with its small valleys, hills and streams.
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