This is Winterthur
Winterthur is located in the northeast of Switzerland near
Zurich. Its traffic-free
Old Town, numerous museums, villas and gardens, the
Swiss Science Center Technorama, and its industrial heritage make Winterthur a varied excursion destination.
Discover Winterthur
Start your sightseeing in Winterthur’s
Old Town, Switzerland’s largest connected pedestrian zone, with countless shops, cafés, and restaurants. Visit the
Kunst Museum in Villa Flora, which showcases art history across three locations. Relax with a picnic in the cozy Stadtgarten before enjoying top-class comedy at the
Casinotheater.
Winterthur Old Town
Winterthur’s
Old Town, with its many shops and cafés, is perfect for a shopping spree or just strolling. Admire the compact rows of houses with colorful façades and names like “Zum Glück” or “Zum Garten.” Discover original boutiques, peaceful oases, and countless fountains. In summer, bathing is even allowed in the three fountain basins on Steinberggasse. From the tower of the Stadtkirche, you get a view over the entire Old Town, which hosts festivals such as the Musikfestwochen and Albanifest in summer.
Museums and Parks in Winterthur
Winterthur offers a wealth of first-class museums with parks and cafés: for example, the
Kunst Museum in Villa Flora or the
Oskar Reinhart Collection above the city with a historic park. The
Fotomuseum offers world-class exhibitions. A highlight is the
Swiss Science Center Technorama, an interactive experience center where you can touch and experiment.
Around Winterthur
Not far from Winterthur lies the magnificent
Kyburg Castle, whose museum presents 800 years of Swiss history. In summer, the monkey gorge on the river Töss is perfect for swimming. Two top excursion destinations nearby are
Zurich with
Lake Zurich and the
Rhine Falls near
Schaffhausen.
Experience Winterthur for less
With the
24h Ticket, you can use all public transport within the city for free for one day. This and free entry to all museums in Winterthur is offered by the
Museum Pass.
