Dams in Winterthur

A pleasant stroll through the quaint Old Town of Winterthur is sure to unearth many new and exciting discoveries.

The largest continuous pedestrian zone in Switzerland is located in the heart of the Winterthur Old Town.

At the Nature Park Bruderhaus you can look at stags in the wild instead of seeing them in a painting on the livingroom wall. About 80 animals live here in large enclosures that are adapted to their needs.

The former moated castle was the tranquil residence of noble families for many centuries. If you’d like to visit the castle today, you can do so as part of a museum tour.

What could be nicer than strolling through the decorated Christmas markets, enjoying a delicious fondue and drinking a warming mulled wine? In Winterthur, you can experience this special atmosphere at Christmas time.

Winterthur is mentioned in documents as early as 1180. At that time, the Romans called this settlement Vitudurum. The compact rows of houses, the alleys and lanes, backyards and squares make for charming excursions.

The Max Bill Garden with is pavilion sculpture is small, but it is a veritable gem.

The 30-meter Eschenberg Tower is located in the middle of the Eschenberg forest. In good weather, those without fear of heights are able to enjoy sweeping views from the top, ranging from the Alps to the Black Forest.

This elegant comedy house has brought the glamour factor to Winterthur since 2002 and attracts visitors and artists from throughout the German-speaking countries.

With its astronomical clock the Uhrenmuseum Winterthur lays on a masterpiece of horology.

Since 1951, this former grammar school located next to the city park has housed some 600 paintings and drawings by Swiss, German and Austrian artists. This varied collection of works was brought together by Winterthur art lover Oskar Reinhart.

A jewel of the Swiss museum scene is located in an elevated position above Winterthur: one of the most distinguished private collections of the 20th century awaits you in a villa hidden away behind old trees in an idyllic garden.

This elegant city park with its majestic trees, carefully placed sculptures and beautifully cultivated flowers acts as a green lung in the centre of the city.

Winterthur is a city of engines, locomotives, and engineers. The Stadtspielwerk is an 11-metre high iron sculpture that incorporates this tradition and renders it tangible through contemporary art.

The “Mirror, mirror” exhibition at the Technorama Winterthur brings together over 40 enjoyable and thought-provoking experiments from the virtual world behind mirrors.

The exhibitions at the Winterthur Nature Museum provide visitors with playful and informative insights into the fascinating world of nature.

The Bäumli is Winterthur's most popular vantage point. On the terrace above the hillside vineyards of the Goldenberg you can enjoy the view over the entire city and a fantastic view of the Alps.