Shopping without packaging
At the Bare Ware unpackaged store in the middle of Steinberggasse, you can fill up your containers with natural, regional and resource-saving food to reduce plastic waste.
Sustainable travel in Winterthur
Experience the greenest cycling city in Switzerland
Winterthur is dotted with idyllic parks, surrounded by green forests and a picturesque region - from the Töss Valley to the Zurich wine country. Discovering the sustainable facets of Winterthur is most enjoyable on foot or by bike.
Focus on consumption. Focus on climate protection.
The somewhat different city tours
Sustainable consumption - is that even possible? Find the answer on the Sustainable on the Move city tour. In Winterthur's old town, you will get to know environmentally conscious stores and places where things you love are given a second life.
How and where do young people insist on solar panels? You can find out about this and other exemplary solutions for achieving Winterthur's ambitious climate target on the city climate tour.
Urban Golf Course Winterthur
Nature, urbanity and fun all in one: whether with friends or family - discover Winterthur in a playful way on the urban golf course. From secluded parks to the iconic industrial area, you play your way through the coolest places in the city on foot. The game material is provided by local partners such as Arbeitsintegration Winterthur. From the Skills Park it's off: Rock'n'hole!
Winterthur pleasure hike
Hike and enjoy together in the Winterthur region: the Winterthur pleasure hike, launched for the first time in 2019, combines nature and culinary delights. The focus is on seasonality and regionality. The changing route leads through the idyllic region along the water, through forests and fields with the most beautiful views. The route changes every year and a seasonal gourmet menu including local wine is served at a variety of restaurant stops.
Designgut - Trade fair for sustainable design
Fashion, furniture, jewelry, accessories and ceramics - it's all sustainable. Immerse yourself in the world of aesthetics and get to know versatile Swiss labels that combine design and sustainability. Designgut has been taking place in Winterthur at the beginning of November for 13 years: From the trade fair in the Casino Theater to young design in the Gewerbemuseum to the fashion show with live music in the Stadthaus.
Sustainable event location
The Gesellschaftshaus Löchligaischt, surrounded by idyllic greenery in the Winterthur region, is a real insider tip for unique seminars and events. The ultra-modern, ecologically built house with lots of space and charm is located directly on the water in the nature reserve, including boats from its own jetty.
Winterthur goes "Swisstainable
The Winterthur region is part of the Swisstainable sustainability program and is classified as Level I - committed. The Swisstainable sustainability programme brings together businesses and organizations across the entire Swiss tourism sector. With our participation, we commit ourselves to continuous sustainable corporate development, pursue measures in the area of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to sustainable Swiss tourism. More about Swisstainable: MySwitzerland.com/Swisstainable.
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