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Winterthur SwitzerlandINTRODUCTION Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With a little more than 100,000 people, it has the country's sixth largest population. Today Winterthur is mainly a service and hightech industry center, but many people make use of its proximity to Zurich, which is only 18 minutes away by train. Winterthur is worth a day trip when visiting Zurich. Winterthur, though not a typical tourist trap, is famous for its numerous museums, many of which offer world class art. ATTRACTIONS Oskar Reinhart Collection 'Am Römerholz' Oskar Reinhart Collection am Stadtgarten EVENTS Musikfestwochen: In late August and early September, Winterthur's Old Town is taken over by live music of all kinds in the street, in the bars, and in concert venues. Albanifest: This is the largest annual festival in Winterthur. It is named after St. Alban, one of the city's 4 saints. It lasts over 3 days in late June every year. It offers plenty of rides and rollercoasters and food from every corner of the world. It is a party that lasts until dawn. Weekly Market: Twice a week an indescribably appealing mix of aromas wafts through the old city center: organic vegetables fresh from the farm, whole-grain bread, cheese, fish, flowers and herbs are on sale. The tremendous selection leaves nothing to be desired. After the shopping spree the countless cafés in the city invite you to have a leisurely breakfast. The weekly market takes place every Tuesday and Friday from 6 am to 11 am NIGHTLIFE The nightlife pulsates in every nook and corner of the city: with good reason Winterthur has acquired the reputation of a city for people who like to go out, offering a wide range of places to go, which leaves nothing to be desired. You are bound to find something you fancy among the places to go out in Winterthur. Cotton Corner: In the course of the day the classy day venue, suffused with light and offering small, delicious menus, turns into a trendy bar with fine wine list, tangy cocktails, delicious appetisers and subtle music. Roter Turm: The bar with the furthest-reaching views in Winterthur is located 295 feet above the daily grind. Fruity drinks, exquisite wines and the delicious "tower appetisers" make every aperitif an overwhelmingly aerial experience – with wonderful cuisine by the way! Plan B: The atmospheric lounge bar with noble furnishing in fascinating light, with good wines, creative drinks and culinary pieces of art turns into a sophisticated bar with live DJs at night. CAFES While in Winterthur, one must check out the café scene, which is huge in this city. You will always see cafés busy, and most of the cafés are decorated stylish, trendy and artsy. Kafisatz: Winterthur's most popular café/bar among young and old, this café is always busy. When it is warm, people-watching while sitting at a table outside is a relaxing and pleasant break. At night, it is one of the busiest bars in Winterthur. Fumetto: Another popular café/bar in Winterthur with modern design. Cappuccino: A tiny café, a hole in a wall. Try their brunch with their delicious fresh croissants. Vollenweider: A café on the pricier end, but worth the extra bucks. This café is known for its home-made hot chocolates. You can choose from white hot chocolate, milk chocolate hot chocolate, and bittersweet hot chocolate. Spoil your tastebuds with a visit to this café. RESTAURANTS Tibits (vegetarian) National Giardino Santa Lucia Spaghetti Factory 
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