Winterthur
Switzerland · Kanton Z�richCH
City in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants. Located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Zurich, Winterthur is a service and high-tech industrial satellite city within Zurich Metropolitan Area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 120,376
- Coordinates
- 47.506, 8.724
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 439 m
Overview of Winterthur
Winterthur is a medium-sized town in Kanton Z�rich, Switzerland. Population figures land around 120,376. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nightlife, culture and adventure.
Things to do in Winterthur
Nightlife in Winterthur
(8)Winterthur records Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Winterthur is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Winterthur
(5)Winterthur records Art Galleries, Cemeteries, Mosques, Museums and Towers under culture. It is a direct read of Winterthur's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Winterthur
(4)Winterthur records Adventure Parks, Parachute, Skydiving and Treasure Hunts under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Winterthur is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Winterthur
(3)For sports, expect Golf, Hunting and Skateboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Winterthur.
Family in Winterthur
(2)The family shortlist for Winterthur: Playgrounds and Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Winterthur's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Winterthur
(1)Winterthur records Canoeing under water sports. It is a direct read of Winterthur's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Winterthur
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Winterthur is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/Zurich.
Similar destinations
Places near Winterthur that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Winterthur known for?
- Winterthur is mainly a destination for nightlife, culture and adventure, set in Kanton Z�rich, Switzerland with around 120,376 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Winterthur?
- You can plan around Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival in Winterthur. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Winterthur?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Winterthur located?
- Administratively, Winterthur sits in Kanton Z�rich, Switzerland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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