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Winterthur as a city (presumably on the site of a pre-existing village) was founded by Hartmann III of Dillingen in 1180, shortly before his death in the same year. From 1180 to 1263, Winterthur was ruled by the cadet line of the House of Kyburg.
Winterthur is a treasure trove of art, history and nature. The medieval heart of the city is full of life no matter what the time of day. Shops, restaurants, markets and festivals bring the charming Old Town to life and provide a meeting place for locals, visitors and businesspeople alike.
Winterthur, city, Zürich canton, northern Switzerland. It lies in a wooded basin east of the Töss River, northeast of Zürich city. The Roman settlement of Vitodurum was on the site of the city’s northeastern suburb of Ober-Winterthur.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 25, 2024 · Winterthur is a small city in the canton of Zurich, located northeast of Zurich city. The city has a population of around 96,000, and like a lot of other Swiss major cities, it succeeded and was built upon a Roman settlement.
Jan 6, 2020 · Winterthur was founded about 1175 by the counts of Kyburg. Winterthur is connected to Germany by direct trains and has links to Zurich Airport. The official language of Winterthur is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.
Winterthur is the second largest city in the canton of Zurich. Its train station is a transportation hub and Zurich airport is only 15 km away. With 18 museums, 8 libraries, 9 theaters and several cinemas and cultural centers, Winterthur is a cultural center of Switzerland.
Just 20 minutes away from Zurich is the cultural city of Winterthur, with countless museums and an active music and comedy scene.
