Glorios - the path to the city of art
How Winterthur was transformed into a vibrant art metropolis.
In the 1910s - the "glorious decade" - Winterthur developed into an art city of international renown. Important collectors and patrons such as Hedy and Arthur Hahnloser and Georg and Oskar Reinhart heralded a new understanding of art.
This was also influenced by the great Swiss-French artist Félix Vallotton during his numerous visits to Winterthur. Based on the "2025 I Année Vallotton" and the accompanying exhibition "Félix Vallotton. Illusions perdues" at the Kunst Museum Winterthur, this tour also sheds light on Félix Vallotton as a person, his art and his relationship with Winterthur - especially with the Hahnloser family, with whom he was a very welcome guest at the Villa Flora. Immerse yourself in the key moments in the development of art during this decade.
Private group tours
| Dates | Freely selectable for the whole year |
|---|---|
| Duration | Recommended 1.5 or 2 hours |
| Start/End | By arrangement |
| Language | EN |
| Prices | Up to 1.5 hours CHF 260 per group with a maximum of 20 people, CHF 40 for each additional half hour |
Public city tour
| Dates | Fixed dates |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Start/End | Town house (near the fountain) |
| Language | EN |
| Prices | 20 CHF 30 CHF incl. admission to Kunst Museum Winterthur (Reduction: CHF 10 for students, members, children 6-18 years, Kulturlegi) |
Book a private city tour
You can book all city tours privately as a company, club, school or family - on your desired date and, depending on the offer, with a flexible meeting and end point.
You can register at any time using the online form below. Frequently asked questions with answers can be found here. We will also be happy to advise you personally on your selection and booking during office hours.
Why book?
1. perfect combination: "Infotainment"
A city tour offers a special mix of information and entertainment. Like an exciting documentary on television, only you are there live with us. Some offers also include culinary delights, such as the "Stroll and taste" tour.
2. inexpensive for individuals and groups of all kinds
Whether for guests, newcomers or long-time residents: the city tours are suitable for everyone and for groups of all kinds. Companies and clubs particularly like the offer. But the tours are also booked for birthdays and other private celebrations. Because they fit every budget.
Tariffs House of Winterthur
Per group with a maximum of 20 people:
- Up to 1.5 hours CHF 260
- CHF 40 for each additional half hour
Bei Spezialführungen mit Kulinarik fallen zusätzliche Kosten an. Bei kurzfristigen Buchungen (<48 Std.) wird ein Expresszuschlag von CHF 50 verrechnet.
3. 100% customer satisfaction
Responding to our customers is our great strength. In recent years, participants have rated us exclusively as "very good" or "good" in this respect.