Craftsmen, merchants and rascals

The Development of Winterthur's Economy from Its Beginnings to the Present Day

As early as the Habsburg era, the power of the Eulach River was being harnessed for economic purposes in Winterthur. It powered mills, one of which was later used for soap production. Artisans crafted clocks and stoves, and the cotton trade laid the foundation for the future textile industry. With companies such as Sulzer, Rieter, and the Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works (SLM), Winterthur became the world-famous “City of Work.”

Today, tech companies, startups, and the ZHAW define the city. Winterthur combines business, innovation, and quality of life, and has been reinventing itself time and again for centuries.

Join us on a journey through time to explore Winterthur’s economic life and experience firsthand how the city and its residents are constantly reinventing themselves.

"The city guide was competent, flexible, simply great! Thank you!" - S. Straub

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Private group tours

Dates	Freely selectable for the whole year
Duration	Recommended 1.5 hours
Participants	1-40 persons
Start/End	By arrangement
Language	German
Prices	Up to 1.5 hours CHF 260 per group with a maximum of 20 people, CHF 40 for each additional half hour

Book a private tour

Public tours

Dates	Fixed dates
Duration	1.5 hours
Starting point	City Hall Passage, Stadthausstrasse 57
End point	Old Town Winterthur
Language	German
Prices	CHF 20 (reduced CHF 10)

Book a public guided tour

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.