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Winterthur Tourismus

Im Hauptbahnhof

8401 Winterthur

T +41 (0)52 267 67 00

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The Oskar Reinhart Collection "Am Römerholz" is one of the most impressive museums in

Winterthur. It is among the most important private collections of the 20th century and includes about

200 works of European art from the 14th to the early 20th century. The focus is on 19th century

French painting, in particular on paintings by the French impressionists and their precursors.

The Oskar Reinhart Museum "Am Stadtgarten" shows over 500 pictures, predominantly by German,

Swiss and Austrian artists from the 18th to the 20th century. Other highlights include the Villa Flora,

where a rich collection of modern French painting is exhibited, and the Briner and Kern Museum

WinterthurWinterthur is a treasure trove rich in art, history and nature. Switzerland's sixth-biggest city boasts art collections of world renown. Other museums and monuments, a lively old town, an active music and comedy scene, and extensive parks and public gardens give Winterthur, a town small enough to get around conveniently, the air of a big city.

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General Info

Important holidays 2012 in Winterthur01. Jan 2012 Su New Year� s Day

02. Jan 2012 Mo Saint Berchtold

27. Feb 2012 Mo Carnival

06. Apr 2012 Fr Good Friday

08. Apr 2012 Su Easter

09. Apr 2012 Mo Easter Monday

01. May 2012 Tu Labour Day

17. May 2012 Th Ascension Day

27. May 2012 Su Whitsun

28. May 2012 Mo Whit Monday

01. Aug 2012 We Swiss National Holiday

25. Dec 2012 Tu Christmas

26. Dec 2012 We St. Stephen´s Day

Opening hours

Shops/shopping

Monday - Friday: Old Town: 9 am - 6.30 pm /

Manor, Coop, Migros until 8 pm

Saturday: Old Town: 8 am - 5 pm / Migros

until 6 pm, Manor, Coop until 8 pm

Late night shopping: Old Town: 9 am - 9

pm / Rail City main station: Monday - Friday

7 am - 9 pm, Saturday 7 am - 8 pm, Sunday

9 am - 8 pm

Banks and currency exchange

Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday: closed

Public authorities and offices

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12 noon / 1.30 pm -

5 pm

Saturday: closed

Canton: Zurich

Postcode/ZIP: 8400 - 8401

Altitude: 441.41 m

Population: 103,754

Language: German

Important phone numbers

Emergency calls:

117 Police

118 Fire

144 Ambulance

1414 Swiss heli rescue

General information:

1811 General information such as eg

doctors, theater, etc.

140 Breakdown Service

162 Weather Information

163 Road conditions

187 Avalanche Bulletin

which is mainly devoted to the Dutch masters of the 17th century.

Winterthur owes its cultural wealth to rich patrons from the days when Winterthur was an important

industrial centre: with the onset of the industrialisation in the 19th century Winterthur rose quickly to

become an important economic centre thanks to motor, locomotive and textile factories.

The cultural city of Winterthur in addition to several theatres and the biggest event venue of

Switzerland is also home to the Swiss cabaret and comedy centre. The friendly old town of

Winterthur with its many street cafes is perfect for strolling and shopping.

In spite of its industrial tradition Winterthur is also a 'garden city' with a conspicuously large number

of parks and gardens. There is even a city tour dedicated to "Villas and Gardens". In the charming

area surrounding Winterthur, in the forests, wine-growing areas, by the Töss and Rhine there are

castles with which the people of Winterthur today as in the past have a particularly close relationship.

Winterthur is also a perfect starting point for excursions to Lake Constance and the Rhine or to the

nearby metropolis of Zurich.

Highlights

● Art Museum - exhibitions devoted to modern art from Picasso to Klee

● Technorama - entertaining introduction to the development of science and technology under the

motto "please touch"

● Photo Museum - the only museum for photography in German-speaking Switzerland with over

30'000 originals by world-famous photographers

● Oskar Reinhart Collection "Am Römerholz" - Reinharts large private villa houses European

paintings from five centuries

● Sulzerareal - Europes's largest hall for trend sports, also venue for large events, such as

musicals etc.

Top Events

● Winterthur Fasnacht (Carnival) (February/March)

● Albanifest (June)

● Winterthur Summer Theatre - traditional open-air theatre which was first introduced in 1865

(Summer)

● International Short Film Festival (November)

● Christmas Market (December)


A perfect day in WinterthurWith its magnificent art collections and monuments, its lively Old Town and its energetic music and comedy scene, Winterthur offers a cornucopia of culture. The spacious parks and gardens, meanwhile, give Switzerland’s sixth-largest city a seductive blend of big-city grandeur and a small-town closeness to nature – along with its celebrated reputation as the country’s “garden city”.

08:00Breakfast in the Park

Start your day out in the open: in warm weather, you can take

your breakfast on the idyllic terrace at Restaurant Bloom, or under

the impressive old beech tree in the garden – with the Old Town

for a backdrop.

09:00A guide in your ear

A multimedia audio-visual guide lets visitors spend a couple of

hours exploring Winterthur’s Old Town independently. The

entertaining commentary covers the most important sights, but

also has a few surprises in store – including visits to lesser

known spots, such as hidden fountains and secluded back

courtyards.

11:00Photography in focus

The Fotomuseum Winterthur serves as an art gallery for

contemporary photography, as a traditional museum for works by

19th- and 20th-century masters and as a cultural, historical and

sociological museum of applied photography. Together with the

Swiss Foundation of Photography it runs an all-round

“Photography Centre”, with a library, seminar rooms, bistro,

lounge and shop. As a result, this complex has won a reputation as one of Europe’s most innovative

venues for the photographic arts.

13:00Lunch with George

Located in the airy premises of the world-famous Fotomuseum

Winterthur, George is the museum’s gastronomic counterpart, a

café-restaurant serving delicious dishes including what are

reputed to be the city’s finest cakes and pastries. The tasteful

bistro offers a wide range of its own original creations, as far

removed from the familiar as are the works in the neighbouring

museum. The tasty lunchtime menus are expressions of the art of reinterpreting classic dishes, and

of combining ingredients from all over the world in unexpected combinations with mouth-watering

skill.


14:30Feel the force Here you will find that science is easy to grasp – literally. At

Technorama, more than 500 hands-on science and technology

exhibits are waiting to be discovered and explored. Touching is

strongly encouraged, and playing strictly allowed – for at the only

Science Centre in Switzerland, everything revolves around

experiencing things yourself. Sparks fly at the live shows – for

example at “Megavolts and kiloamps: the natural history of lightning”, while you can experience the

thrill of discovery at workshops that invite you to roll up your sleeves and join in – creating your own

perfume, for example.

17:30A stroll through history

Many visitors find that the best way to take in the Marktgasse is

simply to find a bench, sit down and watch. For this car-free

street, which leads right through Winterthur’s charming Old

Town, is the core of what’s said to be Switzerland’s largest

pedestrian zone – scattered with more than 300 shops and over

100 restaurants and bars. The “Schlauch”, as the street is known

by locals, is the beating heart of the Old Town, whose houses, alleyways and fountains bear witness

to a rich past – well worth exploring at leisure.

17:30A stroll through history

Many visitors find that the best way to take in the Marktgasse is

simply to find a bench, sit down and watch. For this car-free

street, which leads right through Winterthur’s charming Old

Town, is the core of what’s said to be Switzerland’s largest

pedestrian zone – scattered with more than 300 shops and over

100 restaurants and bars. The “Schlauch”, as the street is known

by locals, is the beating heart of the Old Town, whose houses, alleyways and fountains bear witness

to a rich past – well worth exploring at leisure.

19:00Urban lifestyle The former display case of the manufacturing firm Sulzer is no

longer used for displaying company news, but for celebrating

great art on a small scale. Artists from the region alternate with

national names and up-and-coming talent. This unusual mini-

exhibition fits well in the Sulzer Area, which has become a

fashionable residential and leisure zone. More than 300

apartments, shopping centres, specialist colleges and facilities – including Europe’s largest indoor

hall for contemporary sport (inline skating, beach volleyball, climbing, etc.) – guarantee activity round

the clock.

20:00Dine in a historic setting

Wülflingen Castle is home to a sophisticated GaultMillau-rated

restaurant, making use of a variety of atmospheric rooms that

ooze historic charm. The precious interiors have been sensitively

renovated and brought vividly to life – an exemplary work of

restoration for which the castle has received a special award.

Fine tiled stoves, impressive hunting trophies, exquisite panelling

and precious pieces of antique furniture decorate the various dining rooms. One of the showpieces

is the spacious old wine cellar, which makes an atmospheric venue for drinks receptions and

tastings.

22:30Ninety metres above normality

23 floors up, and you feel as though you’re already in seventh

heaven. The views extend over the city of Winterthur, as far as

the summit of the venerable Säntis, and lose themselves

somewhere in the Alps way to the south. Up in the Red Tower,

the city is not only at your feet, but the whole world lies 95 metres

below you – notably when you are in the tasteful bar, perched

above the restaurant. Here you can enjoy fruity drinks, select wines, and the fine “Red Tower

nibbles” – as well as the priceless views.


23:30Life & Style See, be seen and dance: the Bolero Club & Lounge is where the

beautiful people come to celebrate life. All of the rooms have been

laid out according to the principles of Feng Shui and with their

warm colours offer a welcoming place to relax. Six bars and

eleven Mediterranean stone columns form the backdrop to the

dancefloor.

24:00Krone boutique hotel

The Sorell Hotel Krone, located in the heart of Winterthur’s Old

Town, offers the thrilling combination of an irresistibly charming

historic building and stylish modern interiors. The in-house

restaurant Pearl serves the finest gourmet cuisine (16 GaultMillau

points), while the bistro La Couronne is known for its creative,

market-fresh specialities.


Current events

24OCT

«Oktoberfest» Winterthur

Every year in October the legendary "Octoberfest" takes place in

Winterthur. And like every year Weissbier, Haxen and Händle

wont be missing and neither will the famous Resis from Erding.

Visit our website www.oktoberfest.ch and don't miss out on our

next event when we say: Anzapft is!

25OCT

City Halle: Young Art

Unique original copies of young artists - pictures simply waiting to

enliven a home, an office or a lounge. Inspiring creations on

display in an unconstrained and atmospheric ambience.

Jungkunst · Zur Kesselschmiede · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 212 85 85 · [email protected] ·

www.jungkunst.ch / www.jungkunst.ch

06NOV

International Short Film Festival

Within just a few years of its launch, the International Short Film

Festival Winterthur has already become an event of international

renown and a firm fixture on the calendar of the Swiss cinematic

scene. The number of visitors has increased tenfold since the

first event in 1997 and last year's festival featured more than 120

short films from all over the world. The two main venues, the

Casinotheater and Kino Palace, are both located in Winterthur's historic town centre and are within

easy walking distance of each other. With its international programme and countless peripheral

events, the Short Film Festival Winterthur has become a big crowd-puller, attracting visitors from

both Switzerland and abroad. So much so that Winterthur now counts as Switzerland's short film

capital.

Winterthur Tourismus, Im Hauptbahnhof, 8401 Winterthur

28NOV

Winterthur Fair The "Winti Mäss" offers not only a diversified exhibition with

products and services from all areas of life but also excellent

entertainment. The programme carries on long after the exhibition

closes for the night. Every year on the run-up to Christmas the

Winterthurer Messe opens its gates. You are certain to find great

gift ideas here: the diversified mixture of trendy and traditional

things is hard to surpass. In addition the fair spoils its visitors with a delicious gastronomic range,

exciting special exhibitions and an entertaining supporting programme, which makes for high spirits

even after the exhibition itself has closed for the night.

04DEC

Christmas market Looking for Christmas gifts? Take a stroll through Winterthur's

Christmas market. You're sure to find the perfect gifts for your

loved ones among 100 wooden chalets.

Winterthur Tourismus, Im Hauptbahnhof, 8401 Winterthur


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Architecture

Art Museum Winterthur

This old building is home to a very large number of masterpieces

of French art from the impressionist period as well as from other

currents of classical modernism. The new construction, by

architects Gigon and Guyer, is its architectural opposite and

houses both established and as yet unknown contemporary

artists in changing exhibitions.

Kunstmuseum Winterthur · Museumstrasse 52 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 51 62 · F +41

(0)52 267 53 17 · [email protected] · www.kmw.ch

Theatre Winterthur

The domicile of the Theatre Winterthur with its futuristic touch

shines with superior performances by international guest

ensembles. Built by Frank Kreyenbühl between 1975 and 1979.

Theater Winterthur · Theaterstrasse 6 · 8402 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 66 80 · [email protected] ·

www.theater.winterthur.ch

Stadthaus (Town house)

This modern, monumental sandstone building was constructed

between 1865 and 1870 and features an impressive Corinthian

temple front and an immense staircase. It is considered to be one

of Europe's most significant buildings of Historicism. Built by

German architect Gottfried Semper.

Stadthaus · Stadthausstrasse 4a · 8400 Winterthur

Twin-towered town church

The town church is the landmark of Winterthur's Old Town. The

church was first documented in 1180. After it was burnt down in

1244, it was rebuilt. The interior is home to a striking Baroque

organ from the 18th century and enormous frescoes by the

Bernese painter Paul Zehnder.

Reformierte Stadtkirche · Kirchplatz · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 67 00 · [email protected] ·

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Winterthur Historic City Centre

Winterthur’s vibrant city centre offers an enticing and enjoyable

shopping experience. Jewellery shops alternate with boutiques

and delicatessens with craft shops. Enjoy fine dining at

restaurants with an historical ambiance.

Roter Turm (Red Tower)

The Swisscom Tower, completed in 2000 and now the property

of AXA Winterthur Versicherungen, was designed by considering

local features with regards to urban development and the

materials used. The meander-shaped office wings refer to the

scale of the urban environment, forming a base from which the

tower twists up like a sculpture. The brick façades allude to the

tradition of brick buildings which dominate the surrounding cityscape. From the tower restaurant

there is a breathtaking view over the city.

Roter Turm · Theaterstrasse 17 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 202 30 60 · [email protected] ·

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Bars

Fumetto Trendy spot to kick back in a pleasant atmosphere. Snacks, wine

or drinks can be enjoyed at one of the longest bars in the city or

on sofas that invite you to relax a while.

Fumetto · Obergasse 15 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 213 01 03 · www.fumetto-lounge.ch

Albani Music Club The Albani is Winterthur’s oldest and most historic music club.

Opened in 1988, it has brought countless highly-memorable

artists from the genres of soul, rock, Latin, blues, jazz and folk to

Winterthur. Artists who gave their last concerts at the Albani just

before their big breakthroughs include Sheryl Crow, Pearl Jam

and Michael von der Heide.

Each year some 150 concerts and parties are held in this intimate setting attracting a total of 25,000

people. In addition to the concert stage, the Albani operates a bar, a street cafe and a small hotel.

Albani Hotel & Music Club · Steinberggasse 16 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 212 69 96 · F +41 (0)

52 212 69 86 · [email protected] / [email protected] · www.albani.ch

Bolero Club & Lounge

Celeb DJs play mainly house music, every Thursday Salsa

dancing is on the programme and now and then shows and

concerts take place.

Winterthur Tourismus · Im Hauptbahnhof · 8401 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 67 00 · F +41 (0)52

267 68 58 · [email protected] · www.winterthur-tourismus.ch

Kraftfeld International and local bands, wild parties and a playground for the

imagination at weekends – fanciful Wednesday evenings and

excellent bar service with hand-picked DJs during the week.



Plan B Ensconced behind former factory walls, plan b transforms itself

into a chic bar at night. Unpretentious furnishings, modern

lighting, oversized sofas, select wines, creative drinks and

culinary cabaret result in a wonderful atmosphere for celebrating

and just simply being there.




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Salzhaus Much good live music, plenty of concerts, a varied program and

the unique party atmosphere in the former municipal salt storage

building to make the salt of most popular cultural spot in town.

Concerts with international stars and unknown pearls offer music

for all tastes - from rock to indie to electro and pop. For Swiss

bands is the local culture an integral part of every tour. The visit to

the Salt House is part of Winterthur's compulsory program.



Fahrenheit Coffees, aromatic teas, fine wines, cold beers, cocktails and

much more await our guests. Organic biscuits, delicious lunch

menus and a snack menu to quell those little hunger pangs.



City Museums

Villa Flora Winterthur

The main focus is on young Swiss artists and on the works of the

Nabis (Bonnard, Vallotton, Vuillard) and Fauves (Matisse, Rouault,

Manguin) groups as well as their forerunners (Cézanne, van

Gogh, Redon).

This outstanding collection adorns the Villa Flora, which has

retained the charming atmosphere of the collectors' former home.

Villa Flora · Tösstalstrasse 44 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 212 99 66 · F +41 (0)52 212 99 65 ·

[email protected] · www.villaflora.ch

Swiss Science Center Technorama

Technorama Winterthur is a center for experiments that is geared

towards science. Physical phenomena such as electricity,

magnetism, one's own perceptions or mathematics can be

literally grasped at over 500 stations for experiments spread over

an area of 6,500 square meters. Here, trying out, touching,

agitating, triggering and doing something oneself is not just

allowed but is obligatory. This hands-on dealing with natural phenomena gives the visitor insight into

scientific thinking.

The offerings are supplemented by various presentations on topics such as gases, the ozone hole,

the greenhouse effect, lighting supraconductivity and lasers.

Swiss Science Center Technorama · Technoramastrasse 1 · 8404 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 244 08

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Oskar Reinhart Museum am Stadtgarten

Patron of the arts Oskar Reinhart (1885–1965), who came from a

wealthy merchant family, collected over 800 paintings in the

course of his life. He visited the most important museums in

Europe as well as many private collections, and devoted himself

solely to art and art patronage. He bequeathed his collections as

well as his private home, "Am Römerholz", to Switzerland.

Around 600 paintings by German, Swiss and Austrian artists from the 18th to 20th century are on

view at the Oskar Reinhart Museums in the Stadtgarten (City Gardens). The villa "Am Römerholz"

houses the 200 works of European art from the Late Gothic to the Classical Modern period that

emphasize French painting of the 19th century.

Sammlung Oskar Reinhart 'Am Römerholz' · Haldenstrasse 95 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 269

27 40 · F +41 (0)52 269 27 44 · [email protected] · www.roemerholz.ch

Winterthur Natural History Museum

Like little badgers they can sniff around in an oversized badger's

burrow and label and display their finds from forest and meadow

in the drawer-museum. They will be accompanied by the popular

doll Kerala, which is also ideal for a birthday party. In a playful

manner, a museum teacher guides the children through the

various themes.

Naturmuseum Winterthur · Museumstrasse 52 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 51 66 · F +41 (0)

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Art museum Winterthur

The Winterthur Art Museum possesses one of the most beautiful

modern art collections in Switzerland. The old building houses an

overwhelming number of masterpieces of French Impressionist

art as well as works from other classic modern art movements. In

the architecturally completely contrasting new building by Basel

architects Gigon and Guyer, both established and as yet unknown

contemporary artists present their work in temporary exhibitions.

Kunstmuseum Winterthur · Museumstrasse 52 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 51 62 · F +41

(0)52 267 53 17 · [email protected] · www.kmw.ch

Photo Museum and Photo Foundation

The Swiss mecca of photography is located in a converted

factory with changing exhibitions and permanent collections of

contemporary and classic photographic art. In the museum for

applied photography, a center of historico-cultural and

sociological importance, you can view police photographs,

industrial snapshots, photos of dams being built, and medical

photographs. The permanent collections include a hall for photographs by contemporarty artists with

exhibitions of work by Lewis Baltz, William Eggleston, Nan Goldin and many other artists.

The Winterthur Museum of Photography is also a classical museum for the masters of the 19th and

20th century such as Karl Blossfeldt, Bill Brandt or Dorothea Lange.

The Fotostiftung Schweiz (Swiss Foundation for Photography) was founded in 1971 and is

committed to the preservation, discovery and referral of photographic work. It takes care of an

archive and a collection, which to date comprises more than 30 bequests and approximately 30,000

original prints of outstanding photographers.

Fotomuseum Winterthur · Grüzenstrasse 44+45 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 234 10 60 · F +41

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Museum Briner und Kern

There is also one of Europe's most important collections of

portrait miniatures, with over 500 on display.

Museum Briner und Kern

Marktgasse 20

8400 Winterthur

Tel. +41 (0)52 267 51 26

Museum of Applied Arts and Design

In changing exhibitions the museum deals with design in all its

facets and provides surprising, extraordinary and sensuous

insights into the everyday culture of past and present. This makes

the Museum of Applied Arts and Design unique in Switzerland.

Gewerbemuseum Winterthur · Kirchplatz 14 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 51 36 · F +41 (0)52

267 68 20 · [email protected] · www.gewerbemuseum.ch

Casinotheater The Casinotheater endeavours to ensure that its guests are

entertained and that they thoroughly enjoy their evenings spent

with us. The combination of cabaret theatre, restaurant, bar and

lounge, plus unforgettable events, certainly meets these

objectives.

Casinotheater · Stadthausstrasse 119 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 260 58 58 ·

[email protected] · www.casinotheater.ch

Uhrensammlung Kellenberger

Even future lunar and solar eclipses can be read off the clock

face.

The iron console clocks by the Winterthur Liechti clockmakers

are also remarkable. In the Kellenberger Timepiece Collection you

will truly go on a "journey through time".

The line-up of extraordinary timepieces extends from early instruments for observing the heavens

and chronometry, sundials and sand glasses, gigantic wheel clocks and artistic clocks through to

pocket watches and electrical timekeepers. The exhibition is divided into topics highlighting the

different aspects of the history of timepieces.

Uhrensammlung Kellenberger · Kirchplatz 14 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 51 36 · F +41 (0)

44 267 68 20 · [email protected] · www.uhrensammlung.ch

Kunsthalle With its five or six annual temporary exhibitions, the Kunsthalle

Winterthur introduces the artistic zeitgeist to the Winterthur Old

Town. Video and computer art, installations, photography and

many other unique art forms find their niche in the Kunsthalle.

Also, in the “Third Room”, set up by the Swiss artist Mark Divo,

art gets up close and personal – whether it be in discussion with the Kunsthalle management team,

with the artists themselves, or relaxing on a sofa and browsing in the library.

Kunsthalle Winterthur · Marktgasse 25 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 51 32 ·

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Oskar Reinhart Museum am Stadtgarten

Patron of the arts Oskar Reinhart (1885–1965), who came from a

wealthy merchant family, collected over 800 paintings in the

course of his life. He visited the most important museums in

Europe as well as many private collections, and devoted himself

solely to art and art patronage. He bequeathed his collections as

well as his private home, "Am Römerholz", to Switzerland.

Around 600 paintings by German, Swiss and Austrian artists from the 18th to 20th century are on

view at the Oskar Reinhart Museums in the Stadtgarten (City Gardens). The villa "Am Römerholz"

houses the 200 works of European art from the Late Gothic to the Classical Modern period that

emphasize French painting of the 19th century.

Sammlung Oskar Reinhart 'Am Römerholz' · Haldenstrasse 95 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 269

27 40 · F +41 (0)52 269 27 44 · [email protected] · www.roemerholz.ch

Rosengarten The lookout point on the Heiligberg is a real gem among the public

green areas of the city. Only a few steps from the Old Town, this

is a haven of peace and tranquility. The garden is home to some.

2,900 rose bushes and also affords magnificent views over the

Old Town, the Neuwiesenquartier, the Töss district as well as the

Goldenberg opposite.



City Park In the 18th century, what is now the City Park was laid out in

gardens with small houses offering weekend or summertime

accommodation. The narrow „Baroque houses“date back to this

era.

The present-day park was established in the sixties after a design

competition was held. Several tree-rarities make the park a special place to visit. So here you will

find American sequoias, a laciniate beech, a genuine sugar maple and a rare horse chestnut.



City Tours

Villas and Gardens Winterthur

You are welcome to walk on the lawn! Wintherthur is booming

and blooming, a magnificent ring of gardens skirts the old town.

The landscaped parts with impressive trees and ornate buildings

contribute to Winterthur's reputation as a garden city.



Sulzer area The Sulzerareal microcosm lives and grows, changes and yet

remains distinctive. For those who would like to look behind the

facades of this up-and-coming district, this walking tour is perfect.














Stroll through the Old Town

Although Winterthur with its 100,000-strong population is now a

big city, the city centre exudes a welcoming warmth. Enjoy a stroll

through the completely car-free Old Town and learn more about

the city’s architectural and cultural features.



Audioguide Visitors can experience the Old Town entirely on their own terms

with two virtual tour guides while “escorted” by the former city

architect Bareiss and a student of history. Visitors decide when,

where and for how long they will stop. The map indicates the

locations for which the audioguide supplies the information and

the images.



Excursions

Swiss Science Center Technorama

Technorama Winterthur is a center for experiments that is geared

towards science. Physical phenomena such as electricity,

magnetism, one's own perceptions or mathematics can be

literally grasped at over 500 stations for experiments spread over

an area of 6,500 square meters. Here, trying out, touching,

agitating, triggering and doing something oneself is not just

allowed but is obligatory. This hands-on dealing with natural phenomena gives the visitor insight into

scientific thinking.

The offerings are supplemented by various presentations on topics such as gases, the ozone hole,

the greenhouse effect, lighting supraconductivity and lasers.

Swiss Science Center Technorama · Technoramastrasse 1 · 8404 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 244 08

44 · F +41 (0)52 244 08 45 · [email protected] · www.technorama.ch







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Nature Park Bruderhaus

Among the animals, there are rare deer, lynxes, wild boars,

European bison, and the famed Przewalski horses. This original

horse is considered the legitimate ancestor of today's domestic

horse and was first found in Mongolia in 1882. Since 1970, the

animal is considered to be extinct, at least in its wild and free

form. Thanks to a European breeding program, the species could

be preserved in zoos. The program has been so successful that in 1990, the animals have been re-

released in their original habitat, the Gobi desert, in the hope that they will continue breeding on their

own. (Further information on www.takhi.org).

Mt. Eschenberg is home to two didactic trails, one dedicated to forestry, the other to geology. On this

mountain you will also find a trail suitable for children, a Luchs resting place, a large playground for

children in the pre-Kindergarten age in the center of the park as well as a restaurant. There is

something for everybody.

Getting there:

The Nature Park Bruderhaus is situated in the middle of the forest on the Eschenberg. Take bus

number No. 4 to the Breite stop and from there, walk for about 30 minutes on well-marked trails. By

car, take highway A1 to the exit marked Toess via Breite - Waldheim - Eschenberg.

Forstbetrieb Städt

Wildpark Bruderhaus

8400 Winterthur

Tel. +41 (0)52 233 26 93

[email protected]

Bäumli The Bäumli is Winterthur's most popular vantage point. On the

terrace above the hillside vineyards of the Goldenberg you can

enjoy the view over the entire city and a fantastic view of the Alps.

Bäumli · Goldenberg · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 67 00 · [email protected] ·


Castle Hegi The well-preserved castle complex includes a residential tower

built in 1200, a knights’ house added later, and a farm building.

The interior will transport you to the Late Middle Ages – as the

furniture, stoves, ceramic items, glass paintings and weapons

date back to the period between the 15th and 18th centuries.



Cultural Route Gentle hills, the Rhine landscape and witnesses to the Middle

Ages await visitors here. The altitude differences over the 100

kilometres of this tour are minimal with only the slope up to

Kyburg Castle being enough to really stretch those leg muscles!










Summer Theatre Regular theatrical performances have been held here from June

to September since 1890. The repertoire includes classical and

contemporary comedies as well as farces.

While the actors and actresses are busy on the stage, the

audience sits in the garden surrounded by chestnut trees and

beeches. For the past few years, a flexible roof has ensured that the audience remains dry. When

the weather is cold, performances are held on the first floor of the Strauss Restaurant.



Casino Theatre The Casino Theatre is unique in Switzerland: Your host, Victor

Giacobbo, and the operators are all well-known personalities from

the national show business who have transformed the once run

down building into a real gem. The Casino Theatre has now

become the heart of the Swiss comedy scene.

And there’s more: This nostalgic theatre also hosts musicians and writers in addition to cabaret

artists. The elegant restaurant serves culinary treats while the bar is the perfect place to socialise

over a classic cocktail. The Casino Theatre is also home to a noble ballroom and rooms for

meetings and banquets.



Mörsburg This history museum specialises in exhibits from the 17th and

18th centuries. The castle was first mentioned in 1241 as being in

the possession of the Counts of Kyburg. They commissioned the

building of the early Gothic chapel in 1250.

In subsequent centuries, the Habsburg and Goldenberg noble

families possessed the castle before it passed into the ownership of the city of Winterthur in 1598. In

addition to furniture and everyday objects from the 17th and 18th centuries, the museum also has an

excellent weapon and glass collection.

Mörsburg · Stadel · 8404 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 337 13 96 · F +41 (0)52 242 58 30 ·

[email protected] · www.museum-lindengut.ch

Places To Be

Kafisatz Enjoy morning and afternoon coffee with delicious snacks in the

heart of the Old Town. Here you can also savour an exquisite

cocktail in the evening and round off the day with a nightcap.

There’s plenty of reading matter on hand as well as a free WLAN

hotspot.

Kafisatz · Spitalgasse 1 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 202 46 00 · [email protected] ·

www.kafisatz.ch

Block and Tempodrom

Play beach volleyball, ascend the climbing wall, perform loops in

the half pipe or master the banked curve with the electric kart

every day. Unlimited trendy sports on two floors.

Trendsportanlage Block/Tempo-Drom · Lagerplatz 17 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 204 07 00 · F

+41 (0)52 204 07 02 · [email protected] · www.block.ch







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Restaurants

Gotthard 1900 Food, drinks and music are available around the clock, Friday and

Saturdays DJ's play cool sounds.

Restaurant Gotthard 1900 · Untertor 34 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 212 09 05 · F +41 (0)52 212

10 05 · [email protected] · www.gotthard1900.ch / www.gotthard1900.ch

Tibits Vegetarian fast food of the Hiltli Label. Large buffet of fresh, warm

and cold vegetarian delicacies, accompanied by "Bio-beer", or

fine tea and coffee specialties.

Tibits Winterthur · Oberer Graben 48 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 202 73 33 · F +41 (0)52 202 73

32 · [email protected] · www.tibits.ch

Café am Römerholz

From Café au Lait to Vin Santo, this Museum Café offers

everything the art lover's heart desires. The view over the city

makes the experience even more exclusive. Excellent cake and

dessert specialities spread the Cafe's fame far beyond the city's

borders.

Am Römerholz · Haldenstrasse 95 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 269 27 43 · www.roemerholz.ch

George Museum Bistro

The modern ambience and the cosy atmosphere let time pass in

an instant. Enjoy a good coffee and indulge in sweet and savoury

delicacies as well.

George Museumsbistro · Grüzenstrasse 45 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 238 10 90 ·

[email protected] · www.george-museumsbistro.ch

Villa Sträuli If you want to enjoy a fine lunch with friends in tranquil

surroundings, you will appreciate the villa's charming gardens,

with green meadows, fragrant flowers, shady trees and a creative

market-fresh cuisine.

Villa Sträuli · Museumstrasse 60 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 260 06 10 · [email protected] ·

www.villastraeuli.ch / www.villasträuli.ch

Restaurant Pearl The Restaurant Pearl was awarded 14 Gault Millau points.

Restaurant Pearl · Marktgasse 49 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 208 18 18 · F +41 (0)52 208 18 20

· [email protected] · www.kronewinterthur.ch



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Bloom Whether for ample dining or for the small appetite in between

meals, in the Bloom everything is delightfully prepared fresh from

the market.

Park Hotel Winterthur · Stadthausstrasse 4 · 8402 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 265 02 65 · F +41 (0)52

265 02 75 · [email protected] · www.phwin.ch

Confiserie Vollenweider

Chocolates in space - arguably the only Swiss milk chocalate that

has made it to outer space - together with the Swiss Astronaut

Claude Nicollier. Available at Confiserie Vollenweider.

Vollenweider Confiserie · Marktgasse 17 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 212 62 48 · F +41 (0)52 213

07 08 · [email protected] · www.vollenweiderchocolatier.ch

Restaurant Schloss Wülflingen

No matter whether you are arranging a luncheon, a celebration

around a long table, a romantic tête-à-tête or a quiet drink by

candlelight in the wine cellar – you are sure to be delighted with

the culinary treats served at this Gault Millau-awarded restaurant.

Schloss Wülflingen · Wülflingerstrasse 214 · 8408 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 222 18 67 · F +41 (0)52

222 18 90 · [email protected] · www.schloss-wuelflingen.ch / www.schloss-

wuelflingen.ch

Boilerroom Whether it’s before or after a visit to the cinema, following a

shopping trip, on Sunday for a pleasant brunch or just for drinks in

the evening, the Boilerroom is a meeting place with many faces.

Restaurant Concordia

"Sturgeon/caviar", "Luma beef tenderloin" and "Tonka bean ice

cream" are only a few of the delicious treats on offer here.

Restaurant Concordia · Feldstrasse 2 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 213 38 32 · F +41 (0)52 213

38 30 · [email protected] · www.restaurant-concordia.ch

Restaurant Rössli The Rössli Lindau has a kitchen show theatre, a wine boutique, a

smoking lounge as well as a village bistro and a summer terrace.



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Twin-towered town church

The town church is the landmark of Winterthur's Old Town. The

church was first documented in 1180. After it was burnt down in

1244, it was rebuilt. The interior is home to a striking Baroque

organ from the 18th century and enormous frescoes by the

Bernese painter Paul Zehnder.

Reformierte Stadtkirche · Kirchplatz · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 267 67 00 · [email protected] ·


Max Bill Garden It was built in 1997 in conjunction with the new building of the

operation center of the municipal electric power plant. The

pavilion sculpture was designed in 1994 by Max Bill and built in

1997 from Italian granite. The surroundings - with the exception of

the trees - were newly designed by the landscape architect

Aubort Raderschall.

Zürcherstrasse/Untere Schlosstalstrasse

Winterthur

Judd-Brunnen (Judd Fountain)

Each of these three minimalist fountain basins is of varying

height. Due to the slope of the Steinberggasse the water still

flows while on a horizontal plane. The water is permanently

treated in the underground filter system and the wells are so

clean that it is not only the children who are enticed for a swim.



Shopping

Winterthur Historic City Centre

Winterthur’s vibrant city centre offers an enticing and enjoyable

shopping experience. Jewellery shops alternate with boutiques

and delicatessens with craft shops. Enjoy fine dining at

restaurants with an historical ambiance.

Weekly market in Winterthur

Every Tuesday and Friday an irresistible mix of delicious smells

wafts through the Steinberggasse: On market days, organic

veggies straight off the farm, whole grain breads, cheeses, fish,

flowers and herbs are on offer.

Steinberggasse

8400 Winterthur

Confiserie Vollenweider

Chocolates in space - arguably the only Swiss milk chocalate that

has made it to outer space - together with the Swiss Astronaut

Claude Nicollier. Available at Confiserie Vollenweider.

Vollenweider Confiserie · Marktgasse 17 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 212 62 48 · F +41 (0)52 213

07 08 · [email protected] · www.vollenweiderchocolatier.ch







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Plattform Möbel In the center of the Sulzer area Plattform Möbel sells furniture

designed by Stefan Irion (individually adjustable, trendy designer

furniture) and Roger Rimmele (table according to customers

specifications), as well as interior decor and furniture by selected

designers and manufacturers.

Plattform Möbel

Lagerplatz 7

8400 Winterthur

Tel. +41 (0)52 212 66 12

Gangart In her stylishly equipped store in the Old Town, Margrit Gnand

offers comfortable, elegant shoes by Think Luc, Vabene and

others. In addition, there are fashions and handbags by Swiss

designers.

Gangart

Holderplatz 6

8400 Winterthur

Tel. +41 (0)52 202 05 07

[email protected]

Tuchinform "tuchinform" supports Swiss textile designers in their new

developments. If you are looking for quality and uniqueness from

Swiss productions, this is the place to visit.

Tuchinform

Obere Kirchgasse 8

8400 Winterthur

Tel. +41 (0)52 203 18 30

Marktgasse This mix of small speciality shops, markets, cafes and

restaurants makes shopping and strolling a pleasure.



Kaufkaffee Available are bags, accessories and beautiful additions to any

kitchen or home. Check regularly as the assortment changes

constantly - and enjoy a cup of coffee offered by the house.

Kaufkaffee · Tösstalstrasse 8 · 8400 Winterthur · T +41 (0)52 202 82 77 · [email protected]

· www.kaufkaffee.ch





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Adémas New trends in the fashion world. Adémas provides advice for

customers no matter whether they are trying on a new outfit,

looking for a decoration for a party or having problems finding a

gift for that person who has got everything. There’s always

something on offer at Adémas – new, well-tried, rediscovered and

unexpected. Superior in design and quality. Includes clothing,

decorations and gifts, as well as items for the living room, kitchen, bathroom and children’s room.



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