From market to market - Christmas tour
The culinary Christmas tour from the traditional Christmas market to the Winterthur winter market
Stroll through the sparkling old town, listen to Christmas anecdotes about Winterthur and indulge yourself at various culinary stops. Experience the wintry magic of the city with a fragrant mulled wine, a warming winter soup and finally enjoy a fondue of your choice in the chalet on Teuchelweiherplatz. Two of the most magical Christmas markets in Winterthur are visited - a popular insider tip for visitors from near and far.
Process example
| 4:30 pm | Start: Guided tour part 1 |
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| 5:05 pm | Culinary stop 1: Mulled wine stop at the Christmas market on Neumarkt square |
| 5:20 pm | Guided tour part 2 |
| 5:55 pm | Warm soup in the Wirtshaus zur Krone or Riva Bar |
| 6:25 pm | Guidance part 3 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Main course in the Fondue Chalet at the winter market |
Note: This exclusive city tour can be booked for groups of 10 people or more.
Private group tours
| Dates | From November 27 - December 23, 2025 from Monday to Saturday |
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| Duration | Approx. 2.5 hours |
| Participants | 10-40 persons |
| Start/End | Start: At the Tourist Information End: Winterthur Winter Market |
| Language | German, English, French |
| Prices | CHF 400 per group with a maximum of 20 people for the tour and organization, plus CHF 67 per person for culinary delights |
Public tours
| Dates | December 13 / 19, 2025 |
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| Duration | Approx. 2.5 hours |
| Starting point | Tourist Information Central Station (We ask you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time so that the tour can begin on time). |
| End point | Fondue chalet at the winter market (Teuchelweiherplatz) |
| Language | German |
| Prices | CHF 95 incl. guided tour and culinary delights (reduced rate CHF 85 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.