SwitzerlandWinterthur (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈvɪntərtuːr]; French: Winterthour [vintəʁtuʁ, vintɛʁ-]) is a city and municipality 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. Winterthur is usually abbreviated as Winti in the local dialect.
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Your Winterthur day plan
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Climate in Winterthur
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Winterthur
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Winterthur; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripZurich
Switzerland
20 km≈ 25 min
Day tripConstance
Germany
38 km≈ 45 min
Day tripSt Gallen
Switzerland
49 km≈ 55 min
Day tripLucerne
Switzerland
59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripVillingen Schwenningen
Germany
65 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripFreiburg Im Breisgau
Germany
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripBasel
Switzerland
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripMulhouse
France
108 km≈ 1 h 40 min
From Winterthur you can reach Zurich (20 km), Constance (38 km), St Gallen (49 km), Lucerne (59 km) and Villingen Schwenningen (65 km) in about 25 min to 1 h 15 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Winterthur
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
We are collecting fresh places for Winterthur. Check back soon for photos and opening hours.
You can fly into Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, Zürich Airport, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.