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Preparing your trip to Winterthur: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Government offices are open from 7:30-8:30 am to 4:30-6:30 pm, a short lunch break is possible. Saturday and Sunday are days off, only private exchange offices and some large banks can work on these days.
2. Shops open quite early, around 8:00 am and receive visitors until 4:00-7:00 pm. Saturday is considered a shortened working day, and on Sundays only markets, large supermarkets, and shopping centers are open.
3. The most common souvenirs are watches, knives, and chocolate of local production, many also prefer to buy cheese as a souvenir. For watches, it's best to go to a specialized salon, because in street markets tourists can stumble on a cheap fake. A wide selection of chocolate and other sweets is available in such shops as Lindt, Tableron, Nestle, and Sushard.
4. It is very convenient to travel around the city by public transport. Every day, special sightseeing buses depart from the train station. Their route passes through all significant attractions. It is worth noting that a single ticket you buy is valid for all types of public transport.
6. Since medical services are paid in the city, travelers are advised to arrange health insurance in advance. It will cover about 90% of the total costs.
7. The best way to make phone calls is from special payphones that are close to all banks, post offices and restaurants. They work with plastic cards, which can be purchased at any newsstand or post office. Some payphones also accept coins of a certain denomination.
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9. Going on a trip, take warm clothes along even in summer. It is sure to be useful to those who like evening walks and recreation in nature.
10. Remote areas of the city should only be explored during the daytime and only with a guide. Only central areas are suitable for night walks alone. 
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What to visit being in Winterthur - unique sights
B2 Boutique Hotel SPA
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
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Distance from Winterthur center - 22.8 km.
The brewery closed in 1996. Its numerous buildings have been converted into offices and residential buildings. One of the largest buildings was converted into a high-class spa hotel. The source of mineral water was discovered during the reconstruction of this workshop in the 70s of the last century. In addition to beer, the plant began to produce carbonated water under the Aqui brand. The mineral spring is an integral part of the spa today. Pools are filled with its water. Various spa treatments are also carried out with the use of this water. …
Read further Distance from Winterthur center - 22.8 km.
Flower Clock in Zurich
From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
Check on the map: Distance from Winterthur center - 45.1 km.
Visiting the flower clock in Zurich promises to be a memorable and romantic adventure. The fact is that in warmer months you can rent a boat or a ship and make a nice boat trip along the waterfront. Budget travelers and backpackers are limited with spectacular commemorative photos in front of the bright flowerbed. …
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Travelling to Winterthur - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Winterthur. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
