Winterthur
Winterthur is a CITY in Zurich, Switzerland.
Winterthur, a charming city just 20 minutes from Zurich, blends rich industrial heritage with vibrant cultural life. Stroll through the historic Old Town with its medieval towers and cobblestone streets, or explore world-class museums like the Technorama science center and the Fotomuseum. Nature lovers can hike in the nearby Eschenberg forest or relax by the Töss River. The city's lively markets, cozy cafés, and annual events like the Winterthur Music Festival offer authentic Swiss experiences. With excellent museums, green spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere, Winterthur is a perfect day trip or a serene base for exploring the Zurich region.
Best time to visit Winterthur
May to September offers warm weather, outdoor festivals, and lush greenery. December is magical with Christmas markets. Spring and autumn have mild temperatures and fewer crowds. Winter is cold but cozy for indoor attractions.
October
NowRight now
- Condition
- Overcast
- Temperature
- 6°
- Feels like
- 2°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Typical for October
- Weather
- Cool 7-14°C, leaves changing
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Autumn colors
Weather from Open-Meteo
Know before you go
Getting there
Zurich Airport
International
20 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in city centre, cafés, and hotels
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Zurich Airport from CHF 10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very low crime; occasional pickpocketing in tourist spots.
Night safety
8/10Very low crime; occasional pickpocketing in tourist spots.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
2/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 04:16
More facts
Population
111,840
Type
City
Neighborhoods in Winterthur
Effretikon / Rikon
Elgg / Neu-Elgg
Elgg / Städtchen und Umgebung
Elsau-Räterschen / Räterschen
Hettlingen / Dorfkern
Hettlingen / Gübel
Kollbrunn / Kollbrunn (Dorfkern)
Mattenbach (Kreis 7)
Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg
Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Endliker
Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Gutschick
Neftenbach / Dorf Neftenbach
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Grüze
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Hegi
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Hegmatten
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker
Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Zinzikon
Rikon / Rikon (Dorfkern)
Seen (Kreis 3) / Büelwiesen
Seen (Kreis 3) / Ganzenbühl
Seen (Kreis 3) / Iberg
Seen (Kreis 3) / Oberseen
Seen (Kreis 3) / Sennhof
Seen (Kreis 3) / Sonnenberg
Seen (Kreis 3) / Waldegg
Seen (Kreis 3) / Waser
Seuzach Dorf / Brandbüel
Seuzach Dorf / Breite-Weid
Seuzach Dorf / Hochgrüt-Scheidweg
Seuzach Dorf / Pünten-Ifang
Seuzach / Seuzach (Dorf)
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) / Altstadt
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) / Brühlberg
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) / Heiligberg
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) / Lind
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) / Neuwiesen
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) / Tössfeld
Töss (Kreis 4)
Töss (Kreis 4) / Eichliacker
Töss (Kreis 4) / Schlosstal
Töss (Kreis 4) / Steig
Töss (Kreis 4) / Vorder-Dättnau
Veltheim (Kreis 5)
Veltheim (Kreis 5) / Blumenau
Veltheim (Kreis 5) / Rosenberg
Wiesendangen / Steinegg
Wiesendangen / Wiesendangen (Dorf)
Wülflingen (Kreis 6) / Härti
Wülflingen (Kreis 6) / Lindenplatz
Wülflingen (Kreis 6) / Niederfeld
Wülflingen (Kreis 6) / Oberfeld
Wülflingen (Kreis 6) / Weinberg
Frequently Asked Questions
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