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 "Operation Mindfall" Outdoor Escape Mission Winterthur

    The outdoor game combines GPS geocaching with a live escape game in Winterthur. For the adventure,... from CHF 110
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    valid: 19.06.2025 - 16.06.2026

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  • Winterthur "Beat the groom" in Winterthur: action-packed stag party

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    valid: 09.07.2025 - 17.06.2026

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    Go on an action-packed city rally through Winterthur with the whole wedding party to say goodbye to... from CHF 299
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  • Winterthur Villas and Gardens in Winterthur City Tour

    Winterthur is known as a green garden city. Discover on this exciting tour the many villas and... from CHF 25
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    valid: 20.08.2025 - 06.09.2025

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  • Winterthur Urban Golf Course Winterthur

    You and your group play golf on the urban golf course in Winterthur. You can choose between two... from CHF 195
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    valid: 19.06.2025 - 31.12.2025

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  • Winterthur The Old Town

    Experience the charm of Winterthur.A bustling pedestrian zone with charming restaurants and unique... from CHF 10
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    valid: 26.07.2025 - 21.02.2026

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  • Winterthur "The Cuvée Special of Veuve Hedwigia" Escape Room Winterthur

    In this game, everything revolves around a valuable wine. But you don't need to be a wine expert... from CHF 110
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  • Winterthur Altstadt mit Kirchturm

    Combination of Old Town Tour with Tower Climb of the City ChurchCar-free lanes, cobblestone streets,... from CHF 12.50
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    valid: 26.06.2025 - 11.10.2025

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  • Casinotheater, Winterthur Seminar package

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