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20 tips for your stay in Winterthur
Discover the wide range of activities on offer in Switzerland’s sixth largest city. Here are our 20 tips for Winterthur:
1. No visit to Winterthur would be complete without a trip to the Swiss Foundation for Photography. Together with the Fotomuseum Winterthur, it is considered the Swiss hotspot for national and international photography.
2. The Kunst Museum Winterthur, consisting of three buildings, will delight any art lover with its extensive collection spanning from the 17th century to the present day.
3. Music fans take note! The Winterthur Music Festival, which takes place every August, transforms the old town into an idyllic open-air stage where national and international artists perform. And best of all, most concerts are free of charge.
4. With 800 seats, the Winterthur Theatre is the largest guest performance venue in Switzerland. Whether musical theatre, drama, dance or ballet – with over 150 performances a year, you are spoilt for choice.
5. In November, the Winterthur International Short Film Festival attracts film enthusiasts from all over the world to Winterthur. With its comprehensive programme of short films and various competitions, the festival brings the audience to the heart of current global filmmaking.
6. The Casinotheater Winterthur has developed into a unique platform in Switzerland for small-stage art, featuring comedy, satire, cabaret, poetry slam, improvisational theatre and music.
7. On a guided tour, you will discover Winterthur from new and surprising perspectives. Public city tours are free of charge for hotel guests in Winterthur (except City Stroll, Strolling and Tasting, and From Market to Market). If you are interested, please contact reception.
8. The charming old town of Winterthur with its pretty alleys is home to countless shops and stores. While you will find well-known brand names in the lively Marktgasse, there are small local shops and artists’ studios to discover in Steinberggasse, Neustadtgasse and around the church square. The best thing to do is just drift along.
9. Discover the old town in an original way with Urban Golf. The game is played in the middle of Winterthur’s alleys, squares and parks and offers plenty of fun for all generations.
10. For action fans and families hungry for exercise, the Skills Park, one of the largest indoor freestyle halls in Europe with trampolines, skate ramps, parkour zones and much more, is the perfect all-weather activity.
11. The Swiss Science Centre Technorama is an interactive museum with over 500 experimental stations on science and technology. It is one of the most exciting destinations for young and old in Switzerland.
12. The Bruderhaus Wildlife Park is home to deer, lynx, wild boar and other native animals in a natural environment. Just a few minutes from the city centre, you can experience nature and animals almost as if you were outdoors – and there’s no admission fee.
13. Winterthur is known for its excellent network of cycle paths through the city and surrounding area. Whether you want to take a leisurely ride along the Töss or a more athletic trip towards the Zurich wine country, the region can be explored actively and sustainably. PS: as a guest, you can take advantage of our free hotel bikes (subject to availability).
14. The Winterthur rope park offers climbing fun at lofty heights with various courses for all age groups.
15. Winterthur has numerous well-maintained parks such as the Stadtgarten, Lindengutpark and Eulachpark, which are ideal for relaxing, picnicking or walking. A city break can be so relaxing!
16. Foxtrail Rosalie: Scavenger hunt, puzzle solving and sightseeing all in one. Foxtrail focuses on entertaining and surprising experiences as well as the joy of exercise.
17. The dream of flying comes true in the wind tunnel. In the Windwerk indoor skydiving facility, you take off under the guidance of an instructor – safely, easily and uniquely.
18. Regardless of the weather, you can immerse yourself in another world in the 500-square-metre Fantasy Golf Hall with 18 mini golf courses in a 3D colour world.
19. During Advent, Winterthur is transformed into a Christmas fairy tale with two atmospheric Christmas markets.
20. In the winter months, the large ice rink at the Deutweg sports centre attracts visitors with ice skating and ice disco.
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