5 magical winter places in Winterthur
What could be nicer than strolling through the decorated Christmas markets, enjoying a delicious fondue and drinking a warming mulled wine? We have picked out the most magical places for you during the Advent season - so you can get into the Christmas spirit in no time at all.
Tower Area Pop up Brrr Edition
The inner courtyard glitters and sparkles while the mulled wine warms your hands and the fire gently blazes in the yurt's fireplace. Welcome to the Turm Areal Pop Up Brrr Edition! The hippest inner courtyard in the city presents itself in a magical winter garb and brings light into the dark season. The popular fondue is served around the crackling fireplace, accompanied by exquisite Vaudois wines.
Winterthur winter market
Take a leisurely stroll through the 70 charming food and design stalls on Teuchelweiherplatz and make yourself comfortable with friends in the beautifully decorated little houses with a blanket. In the tepee, there is daily candle-making for the little ones, colorful face painting and adventurous stories from the Flunkerfee - and don't forget the obligatory ride on the nostalgic carousel. You can warm up in the two heated chalets and enjoy a delicious fondue by the fireplace. You can also warm up while dancing: After-work mulled wine and cool beats await you in the Slalom Bar.
Winterthur Christmas market
Stroll through Winterthur's old town under the twinkling stars of the Christmas lights and with a warming mulled wine in your hand: browse through the festively decorated stalls at the traditional Christmas market and treat yourself to a warm apple pie with vanilla sauce. This is where the nostalgic Christmas spirit comes to life - especially at the end of the day, when you can enjoy a mulled wine and raclette with friends.
Wintialp
Discover a piece of the mountain world in the middle of Winterthur and step into the rustic fondue parlor in the middle of the city. Enjoy happy hours in a cozy atmosphere with truffle and saffron fondue, raclette and mulled wine. The highlight awaits outside on the terrace - curling.
Winter magic Schloss Laufen
Schloss Laufen, right next to the Rhine Falls, is magically illuminated during the winter season: Immerse yourself in "winter magic" from November to January. Enjoy a mulled wine, raclette or soup under the stars in the winter lounge at Schloss Laufen. The castle is magically illuminated in winter and the impressive backdrop is the perfect place for a walk in the dark season.