Winterthur Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
About Winterthur
In the late 19th and early 20th century, local companies such as Rieter and Sulzer turned the formally quiet little town into a booming industrial city with an incredible wealth and ever-growing workforce. Diesel engines built in Winterthur powered large ships on all seven seas, while Winterthur-built textile appliances were in service worldwide. Starting in the 1970s and 80s, blue collar jobs started to be outsourced to countries with lower wages and unemployment rose in Winterthur. Factories were standing still and entire neighborhoods turned into "ghost towns". However, the IT and Telco boom, and smart decisions by the local authorities have helped to redevelop those areas into new economy and urban lifestyle areas with many offices, restaurants, schools and a go-kart racing track.
Top Attractions in Winterthur
Explore the best things to see and do in Winterthur:
- ★Castle Kyburg
- ★CityStroll
- ★Lake Zurich
- ★Technorama - Swiss Science Centre
- ★The Oskar Reinhart Collection
Where to Eat in Winterthur
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant Tandoor
Where to Stay in Winterthur
- 🏨Depot 195
- 🏨Park Hotel
Winterthur Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: