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As darkness falls, it's the night watchmen's time to shine: With horn, lantern, and halberd, they protect honorable citizens from robbers and scoundrels. On this one-hour tour through the nocturnal Winterthur, you can experience the night watchmen's work in the 18th/19th century firsthand. Note: The city tour starts at 9 PM. The walk is only conditionally suitable for children under ten years of age.

Night Watchman

Listen, folks, and let me tell you… Evening tour with a night watchman through Winterthur’s old town

As darkness falls, the night watchmen take up their duty: with horn, lantern and halberd, they protect honest citizens from robbers and villains. Join this tour, listen to stories from days gone by and enjoy the special atmosphere of Winterthur by night.

In historical costumes, Winterthur city guides will lead you to special places and tell you about the work of night watchmen in the 18th/19th centuries.

Note: Tours run from October to March. The city tour always starts at 9 pm. The walk is only suitable for children under ten to a limited extent.

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This city tour is an offering from House of Winterthur and can also be booked as a private group tour on your preferred date. For more information about your individual tour, visit www.winterthur.com/nachtwaechter

 

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01.10.2026 - 20.03.2027

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  • 01 October 2026
  • 20 October 2026
  • 04 November 2026
  • 19 November 2026
  • 02 December 2026
  • 19 December 2026
  • 04 January 2027
  • 19 January 2027
  • 03 February 2027
  • 18 February 2027
  • 05 March 2027
  • 20 March 2027

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Im Hauptbahnhof
8400 Winterthur

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