Bezirk Winterthur district, Zurich, Switzerland

Places to visit near Winterthur

Winterthur is a town in Bezirk Winterthur district, Zurich, Switzerland, home to about 91,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Kyburg Castle (7 km), Schloss Wart (8 km) and Flaach Castle (15 km).

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Winterthur, Zurich
Winterthur, Bezirk Winterthur district, Zurich, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Winterthur at a glance

Location
Bezirk Winterthur district, Zurich, Switzerland
Population
about 91,908
Coordinates
47.5056° N, 8.7241° E
Places within 50 km
197 (197 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Winterthur

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Forts & heritage near Winterthur

131 forts & heritage within 100 km of Winterthur. The closest is Kyburg Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Kyburg Castle · fort · Bezirk Schaffhausen · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wart · fort · Bezirk Winterthur · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Flaach Castle · fort · Bezirk Schaffhausen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Flaach · fort · Bezirk Andelfingen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Freudenfels Castle · fort · Bezirk Stein · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Werd · fort · Bezirk Stein · ~25 km · Must-see

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Churches near Winterthur

40 churches within 100 km of Winterthur. The closest is Zürich Zoo (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Winterthur

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Winterthur. The closest is Schiener Berg (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schiener Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rosenegg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Lägernsattel · viewpoint · Schaffhausen · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Lang Randen - Chisling · viewpoint · Bezirk Schaffhausen · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Albis Pass · viewpoint · Zug · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Hohentwiel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~37 km · Must-see

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Museums near Winterthur

24 museums within 100 km of Winterthur. The closest is Flieger-Flab-Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Winterthur

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Winterthur. The closest is Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Winterthur

13 parks within 100 km of Winterthur. The closest is Gustav-Ammann-Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Gustav-Ammann-Park · park · District Zurich · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Irchelpark · park · Bezirk Frauenfeld · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Platzpromenade · park · District Zurich · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Belvoirpark · park · District Zurich · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Rieterpark · park · District Zurich · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Conny-Land · park · Bezirk Kreuzlingen · ~35 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Winterthur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Winterthur
  2. 7 km Kyburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Schaffhausen
  3. 13 km Flieger-Flab-Museum · museum, Bezirk Uster
  4. 18 km Schloss Wart · heritage site, Bezirk Winterthur
  5. 8 km Flaach Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Schaffhausen
  6. 1 km Schloss Flaach · heritage site, Bezirk Andelfingen
  7. 15 km Back to Winterthur

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How to reach Winterthur

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Winterthur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79131Kyburg Castle (7 km)
    Churches3040Zürich Zoo (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2134Schiener Berg (31 km)
    Museums1824Flieger-Flab-Museum (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1321Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (26 km)
    Parks1113Gustav-Ammann-Park (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Greifensee (22 km)
    Other attractions67Ganymed (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Werdinsel (27 km)
    Caves23Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (33 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kloster St. Georgen (25 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (33 km)
    Treks22Hegaukreuz - Duchtlingen Kirche (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (25 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (26 km)

    Winterthur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Winterthur?

    Kyburg Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Schloss Wart (heritage site, about 8 km), Flaach Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Schloss Flaach (heritage site, about 15 km), Flieger-Flab-Museum (museum, about 17 km), Greifensee (lake, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Winterthur?

    197 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Winterthur?

    Kyburg Castle, about 7 km by road; Schloss Wart (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Winterthur?

    Zürich Zoo, about 22 km by road; Wetzikon-Robenhausen (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Winterthur?

    Schiener Berg, about 31 km by road; Rosenegg (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Winterthur?

    Start in Winterthur, visit Kyburg Castle, then Flieger-Flab-Museum, then Schloss Wart, then Flaach Castle, then Schloss Flaach, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Winterthur?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Winterthur

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Winterthur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Winterthur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.