Winterthur: Science Museums and Century Old Castles
Winterthur, Switzerland is a tranquil city and the sixth most populated city in the country. Located in Zurich in the northern regions of Switzerland it is also fondly called as Winti by the locals in the area. The region is mostly a German-speaking city and is connected to Germany by direct trains that have direct links to the Zurich Airport. Winterthur is considered to be one of the major regional transport hubs in the area.
Best Time to Visit
Ideal weather for fun and relaxation in Winterthur, Switzerland hotels would be during the months of May to September. There is little or almost no rain in the area during these months. The Winterthur Music Festival is a 12-day music fest you can enjoy in the region during the summer month of August.
What to Do & Area Attractions
If you are interested in modern art, visit the Kunsthalle Winterthur. This museum is host to an annual show of local artist, a total of 95 artists of different age groups and art genre, gathered in a month of celebration in the region from December to January. The Winterthur Museum of Photography is also one of the must see destinations if you are in love with the contemporary approach of capturing memory in film. The museum collaborates with the Fotostiftung Schweiz Association for its exhibits.
Stay at the Work Life Residence by Primestay to be conveniently located in one of the prime location in the main city center. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and the train station located near the area. The Plaza Hotel also known as Plaza is another decent hotel to check out in the region. It is located close to the historic city center and the train station.