Sightseeing in Winterthur - what to see. Complete travel guide

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 …
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Winterthur is also known as one of the largest transport junctions. You can reach not only any large city in Switzerland, but also Germany and Italy from this place by railroad. Due to well-developed transportation routes this city keeps trading with neighbor regions. In Winterthur are well-developed mechanical engineering, textile industry, metallurgy, chemical and food industries.
Winterthur suburbs are famous for Kyburg and Meersburg castles, and Oberwinterthur village that is built on ruins of the ancient Italian town Vitodurum. Also take a ride of around 20 minutes away from the city and you will be able to see a spectacular view – the biggest in Europe Rheine Waterfalls.

Banana City is housed in one of the beautiful modern building in the city, situated not far from the railway station. Despite the playful name of the hotel, its interior is austere; rooms …
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In the city is located one of the most famous and visited cultural centers of Switzerland, the Oskar Reinhart Museum. This art museum presents a unique collection of art paintings by famous European painters. It is definitely worth visiting for those who are not indifferent to the work of Cezanne, Rembrandt, Goya, Picasso, Rubens, Renoir, Monet and Van Gogh.

When choosing a hotel for a romantic getaway, priority should be given to the Park Swiss Quality Hotel Winterthur. This hotel is surrounded by historical sites and offers couples chic rooms …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Winterthur and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Winterthur
♥ Shopping area ' Marktgasse' Winterthur, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Untertor' Winterthur, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Marktgasse' Winterthur, 1.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Untertor' Winterthur, 1.9 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Winterthur
♥ Castle 'Kyburg Castle' , 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Irgenhausen Castrum' , 16.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Laufen Castle' , 22.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Munot' , 23.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Arenenberg Castle' , 30.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kyburg Castle' , 4.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Irgenhausen Castrum' , 16.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Laufen Castle' , 22.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Munot' , 23.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Arenenberg Castle' , 30.1 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Winterthur
♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 54.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 124.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 54.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 124.9 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Winterthur and around
♥ Art museum 'Fotomuseum Winterthur' Winterthur, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum Winterthur' Winterthur, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Oskar Reinhart' Winterthur, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Collection Oskar Reinhart Am Römerholz' Winterthur, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Swiss National Museum' Zurich, 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fotomuseum Winterthur' Winterthur, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum Winterthur' Winterthur, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museum Oskar Reinhart' Winterthur, 1.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Collection Oskar Reinhart Am Römerholz' Winterthur, 1.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Swiss National Museum' Zurich, 20.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Winterthur from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Hammetschwand
From the series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”
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Distance from Winterthur center - 63.7 km.
After the breathtaking ride with the elevator waiting for a pleasant surprise for the tourists on the lookout platform. Here you can find the wonderful restaurant 'Berghaus Hammetschwand', where you can taste the excellent coffee and the popular national dishes. Hammetschwand is not only the most unusual lift in the country, but a real historical sight of the importance of the state. Thanks to the decent maintenance, it has worked perfectly for more than a century. …
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Sternensauser
From the series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”
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Distance from Winterthur center - 54.5 km.
Sternensauser is about 2 kilometers, so it’s the longest aerial runway of its kind on the planet. Driving upside down has been originally conceived as a fun ride. Experienced travelers say that trip by zip-line is no less impressive than parajumping and a feeling of free flight simply unique. It’s also worth mentioning that Sternensauser is available in summer only. The fare is about 70 Swiss francs. …
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