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About Winterthur
Year-round cultural and social activities Winterthur and the Greater Zurich Area offer the perfect backdrop to a study-abroad experience. You will soon feel at home and will never run out of things to do. WINTERTHUR Winterthur, home to the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, is the sixth largest city in Switzerland, with a population of over 100,000. Formerly a prosperous industrial center, it is now a campus town of growing importance with a bustling city center, yet surrounded by green countryside. Winterthur is safe and student-friendly with all the advantages of city life. It also has a vibrant cultural scene that appeals to all tastes. Especially in the old town and in the converted industrial zone near the railway station, young people have a wide choice of restaurants, bars, clubs, movie theaters, and sports activities. For something different, try a game of urban golf or laser tag, go geocaching, or fight your way out of an escape room.
Highlights – Old town: The medieval heart of Winterthur is full of life and a meeting place for locals and tourists, students, and business people alike. – Christmas market: Enjoy a festive atmosphere in the heart of the old town during the holiday season. – Albanifest: Europe’s largest annual city festival with fairground rides, live music, and countless stalls selling food and drinks (last weekend in June).
