Winterthur

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Winterthur is a treasure trove of art, history and nature. The medieval heart of the city is full of life no matter what the time of day. Shops, restaurants, markets and festivals bring the charming Old Town to life and provide a meeting place for locals, visitors and businesspeople alike. Being a city small enough to get around conveniently while also having a big-city atmosphere makes Winterthur a popular destination.

Winterthur at a glance

The pedestrian zone in the charming Old Town is considered to be Switzerland’s largest. Venerable mansions in and around the Marktgasse, the City Church, the Fisher Maiden’s Fountain and the famous Town Hall Passage are great attractions.

Culture has a long tradition in Winterthur. The city boasts 17 museums, including the Oskar Reinhart collection “Am Römerholz” with its masterpieces of European art from the 14th to the 20th century. This tradition continues with the internationally renowned Centre for Photography, the Casino Theater, which has become a centre of the German-language cabaret scene, and the Swiss Science Center Technorama, which makes technology and science an accessible experience.

The extremely diverse cultural agenda also comprises a series of festivals – Afro-Pfingsten, the International Short Film Festival and the Winterthurer Musikfestwochen festival as well as the performances by the Winterthurer Musikkollegium. With the city’s regular fare of exhibitions, films, concerts, readings and theatre – it is clear that Winterthur’s residents are well catered for when it comes to matters cultural.

Despite its industrial tradition, Winterthur is also a "garden city" with a large number of parks and gardens. There is even a city tour dedicated to "Villas and Gardens". The city’s delightful environs are home to castles and fortresses set in the woods, in the wine country, and on the Töss and Rhine rivers, and to which the locals have long felt a special relationship. Winterthur is also an ideal base for excursions to the Rhine Falls, Lake Constance and to the nearby metropolis of Zurich.

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  • Winterthur "The Revenge of the Snowman" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur

    The outdoor game is played during the Advent season. Your team will be sent to special locations in... from CHF 110
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    valid: 11.07.2025 - 02.07.2026

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  • Winterthur "The Anarchist from Castagnola" Escape Room Winterthur

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    You train in Winterthur like the professionals from RB Leipzig or Salzburg. The supervised, virtual... from CHF 190
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    valid: 11.07.2025 - 02.07.2026

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  • Winterthur Nachhaltig unterwegs

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    valid: 25.10.2025

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  • Winterthur "Night Watchman" Historical City Tour Winterthur

    You take a guided evening tour through the old town of Winterthur. The night watchman takes you on a... from CHF 25
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    valid: 07.10.2025 - 24.03.2026

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  • Winterthur Frankfurt to Winterthur one way Private Transfer

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  • Winterthur "Catch the Agent" GPS Game in Winterthur for Team Events

    This interactive agent game takes place right in the city of Winterthur. You’ll chase rival teams... from CHF 10
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    valid: 11.07.2025 - 31.03.2026

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    valid: 04.10.2025

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  • Winterthur Nachtwächter*in

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