bike tour winterthur

Industry Bike Trail Winterthur

Experience industrial history by doing sports: the "industrieveloweg" connects 20 relics of winterthur's industrial past..

• Distance: 22 km
• Level of difficulty: easy
• Start: Winterthur
• Switzerland Mobility: Route 205
• 200 years of industrial history
• 20 stops with descriptions

Winterthur’s industrial culture is over 200 years old and has left a lasting mark on Switzerland. The 20-km long bike trail starts at Winterthur railway station and soon leads to the old locomotive depot and the former large Haldengut brewery.

After a longer stretch, the bike fans reach the Reisemühle sawmill and the Hegi mill. The route continues past the Sulzer Areal, the nail factory, silk weaving mill, and numerous other former factory buildings. After the depot, the workers’ housing estates follow before you pass the Rieter area to Wülflingen, the listed Wespimühle mill and the Beugger and Hard spinning mills. From here, the path leads along the river Eulach back to Winterthur railway station.

A small tip: it is worth stopping at the individual locations and learning more about the exciting history of Winterthur’s industry. You can find all the stops here: Industry Bike Trail

Switzerland Mobility Route 205

House of Winterthur Im Hauptbahnhof 8401 Winterthur Phone +41 52 208 01 01 [email protected] Website

Hotel Banana City

Theater Winterthur

Kunst Museum Winterthur

Naturmuseum Winterthur

Restaurant Tibits Winterthur

Casinotheater Winterthur

The Grand Tour of Switzerland

Geneva to Zurich

6 nights | 7 days or 9 nights | 10 days

20 to 120km daily

300 to 2050m daily

27 Sep 2024 - 6 Oct 2024 / 13 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 / 26 Sep 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

Experience an incredible journey that follows the most beautiful places in Switzerland - riding on quiet roads from hotel to hotel; discovering the lakes, vineyards, hills and a couple of epic passes; cows and bells; cheese and chocolate; local traditions, the unique history, music and much more... Be amazed by surprising Switzerland, it’s a cycling paradise with so much to offer.

This tour is designed to enjoy the best rides from town to town and around majestic cities. Riding between 10 to 120 km per day, you will have the best opportunity to get to know Switzerland. Whilst we’ll get immersed in the heart of the cheese and chocolate country, we’ll ride at our own pace along roads lined with green pastures with cows, views of the lakes and vineyards and the best mountain climbs the region has to offer.

Highlights of the tour include a great start from Geneva and a tour in the old town, a beautiful ride along lac Leman, Lac Neuchâtel and Lac Bienne on our way to the charming Swiss capital, Bern. Enjoy the blue colour of the Thunersee on the way to Interlaken. We’ll ride on one of the most amazing cycle routes on earth - Lauterbrunnen, with endless waterfalls, several glaciers, alpine meadows and towering peaks, and finally the villages, Wengen and Mürren perched on the side of mountains. We’ll also climb up the mighty Grosse Scheidegg, with stunning views of the famous Eiger North Face and the Jungfraujoch. We’ll reach beautiful Luzern and then cosmopolitan Zurich, Switzerland’s financial capital. Those that have chosen the extension, will continue onto the cities of St. Gallen, Konstanz, Schaffhausen, Winterthur to finish again in the beautiful city of Zurich.

We promise that the Grand Tour of Switzerland will blow you away!

Make it private/custom: Any date between May 15 and October 15, a group of 5 people minimum (For fewer people get in touch).

Total price: FROM 4,190 CHF

• Ride some of the best roads of Switzerland, an underrated cycling paradise
• Discover the rolling hills, charming villages and lakes of northern Switzerland
• Excellent roads with minimal traffic in breathtaking historical places and landscapes
• Visit the most beautiful and well-known cities and attractions in Switzerland like Geneva, Bern, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Luzern, Zurich and many others.
• Carefully selected 4-star hotels and outstanding food
• Bike rental available (carbon frame and Shimano Ultegra or equivalent) available
• Expert planning and support from our Swiss-based team (guides, mechanics, drivers)
• Maximum group size of 14 (max client to guide ratio 7:1)

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, ARRIVAL

ARRIVAL - ​BIENVENUE EN SUISSE!

Upon your arrival, we will be waiting to welcome you at Geneva Airport. After your check in, we will help you to settle in and prepare your bike. You can then join us for a short optional ride to test the bikes on the shore of the Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). We will join you for dinner in the beautiful old town of Geneva and discuss the plans for the weekend while tasting the wonderful local cuisine.

DAY 2 - SATURDAY

GENEVA TO NEUCHATEL

120 km | 950 m

Today we start our adventure, guiding you on a beautiful lake and rural route along quiet roads leading through the medieval towns of Nyon, Rolle and Aubonne, which are found between Lac Leman, the La Côte AOC vineyards and the sub-alpine Jura Mountains. Lunch will be found at Yverdon-les-Bains and then we’ll ride around Lac Neuchatel to the old town of Neuchatel where you can relax and enjoy the lake and mountain views or opt to explore this medieval city.

DAY 3 - SUNDAY

NEUCHATEL TO BERN

86 km | 1,500 m

After our delicious breakfast on the terrace overlooking Lac Neuchatel, we’ll start with the ascent from Saint-Blaise to Col du Chasseral. A climb not to be underestimated, and the reward at the top is simple breathtaking. Back on the road, we will have a long descent to the beautiful city of Bienne / Biel. From here it is a group ride on undulating terrain to our hotel in Switzerland’s capital city Bern. In beautiful Bern, we will have time to rest, explore and discover this charming and capital – the bear pit as well!

DAY 4 - MONDAY

BERN, INTERLAKEN & LAUTERBRUNNEN

95 km | 800 m

Today is one of the most beautiful rides of the entire tour. From Bern we’ll ride beside the Aare River to Thun and the blue Thunersee and then onward to Spiez, for lunch and take in the splendour of the combined mountains, glaciers and lake view. On towards Interlaken, and we’ll turn onto a no traffic zone along THE MOST BEAUTIFUL route in Switzerland, through Lauterbrunnen. A stunning valley filled with waterfalls, mountains and glaciers. After that assault on the senses, we’ll return to Interlaken and our hotel to refresh, relax or swim in the lake.

DAY 5 - TUESDAY

INTERLAKEN, THE GROSSE SCHEIDEGG & LUZERN

100 km | 2,050 m

We’ll set out from Interlaken to climb the legendary Grosse Scheidegg, starting the real climb right after Grindelwald. The Grosse Scheidegg is closed to traffic and offers a breathtaking view of the famous Eiger North Face. Once we have reached the top of the climb, we will enjoy the magnificent view and then make the beautiful descent into Meiringen. We’ll follow that with a cycle up to the Brünig Pass and then follow a beautiful bike path to Luzern. At the hotel you can enjoy a rest, explore beautiful Luzern and then devour a well deserved and delicious dinner.

DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY

LUZERN TO ZURICH

112 km | 1,100 m

After breakfast, we’ll start riding around Vierwaldstättersee, (Lake Luzern). It's the fourth largest lake in Switzerland and borders 4 cantons. A bike path with incredible views allows us to ride safely and appreciate the colours of the lakes, the picturesque landscapes and villages. Afterwards, there is undulating terrain to reach Zürichsee and into the beautiful and busy city of Zurich.

Many activities, music, culture and history await us here - a full cultural experience.

DAY 7 - THURSDAY

DEPARTURE OR ZURICH TO ST. GALLEN

120 km | 1,600 m

If you opted for the shorter tour version, we will sadly help you transfer to Zurich Airport.

For those on the longer version, we’ll start by riding beside Zürichsee and then east towards eastern Switzerland. On the way we will pass through Wattwill along undulating terrain and views to Iberg Castle in St Gallen.

Once in St Gallen, we encourage you to explore this medieval city which was founded in the 8 th Century. We highly recommend the UNESCO listed St Gallen Abbey precinct including the Baroque Abbey Library and Hall to blow your mind. The library houses one of the oldest and richest collections of literature in the world.

DAY 8 - FRIDAY

ST. GALLEN, KONSTANZ & SCHAFFHAUSEN

95 km | 300 m

During today´s ride, you will have the opportunity to visit some incredibly special and beautiful places of northern Switzerland. We’ll descend to Bodensee (Lake Constance) and ride along the shores and through several picturesque towns and stop near Kreuzlingen for lunch. Then we’ll continue along the lake shore to beautiful Stein am Rhein and onto the cycle path beside the Rhine River to our hotel in Schaffhausen.

Make sure to visit Neuhausen am Rheinfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe!

DAY 9 - SATURDAY

SCHAFFHAUSEN, WINTERTHUR & ZURICH

70 km | 380 m

Today we will have the shortest ride of the tour, so we can enjoy a peaceful and beautiful ride from Schaffhausen and explore our destination, Zurich. We will pass through the famous cultural town of Winterthur, home to 17 museums and an extensive and beautiful old town. After a break here, we’ll continue to our hotel in Zurich. You will have plenty of free time to explore and shop in hip Zurich before we regroup for our last dinner together in the old town.

DAY 10 - SUNDAY, DEPARTURE

ZURICH - AUF WIEDERSEHEN!

Already our Grand Tour of Switzerland has come to an end. Switzerland is more than just mountains, chocolate, watches and banks! After a last coffee and breakfast overlooking the beautiful mountains, we will transfer you to Zurich Airport and we wish you a pleasant journey back to family and friends.

We hope you will return to find more hidden Swiss surprises with Grand Tours Project in the near future.

Stunning landscapes, challenging climbs and undulating safe routes, great photo opportunities, new friends, pure air and time away from your smartphone - all guaranteed when riding with us!

The following is also included:.

• 6 nights or 9 nights accommodation in hotels hand picked by our experienced team
• All meals (breakfast/ dinner)
• Picnic lunches during rides
• Energy nutrition
• Knowledgeable and experienced guide(s)
• Fully supported tour with vehicle and mechanic
• Cleaning kit and tool kit available for use
• Grand Tours Project cycling kit
• Road book including all the details you need to know on your trip
• Gpx files - for Garmin device upload
• Transfers from and to airport, within a predefined time window

What's Not Included?

• Flights / transportation to the defined pick-up/drop-off locations
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic drinks
• Bike rental (carbon frame and Shimano Ultegra or equivalent) available on request

If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work; or you want to share it exclusively with your family and friends, then it couldn’t be easier to simply make it private!

• You can make it private starting from 2 People *Additional fee would be applied.
• Are you organising it and do you have a large group? With a minimum of 6 people, the organizer gets a 20% discount on the trip price.

What's included:

• Everything that is included in the public trip. The difference is that it's all exclusive to your group!

How to book a private trip:

• Get in touch with our team here . Remember to state the tour, the number of people and your desired dates. Our team will take it from there!

We look forward to riding with you!

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33 Things to Do in Winterthur 2024

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. Every year, about 60 artists in Winterthur open their studios to visitors on the last weekend in September. The "Open Days" are known beyond the borders of the country. 4 castles and a ruined castle as well as an old town with archaeological sites show the historical development of the city. The generous urban planning helped Winterthur to earn the nickname "Garden City".

8 Activities

Urban Golf Course Winterthur

You and your group play golf on the urban golf course in Winterthur. You can choose between two courses, each consisting of nine stations.

Validity: All day

"Night Watchman" Historical City Tour Winterthur

You take a guided evening tour through the old town of Winterthur. The night watchman takes you on a journey back in time to the 18th and 19th century in historical costume.

Duration: 1 hour

Old town Winterthur with church tower city tour

Discover the idyllic old town of Winterthur on this beautiful city tour. This offer also includes a tower tour of the city church.

Duration: 2 hours

"The Legacy of the Alchemist" Escape Room in Winterthur

You will experience the fictional world in an Escape Room. As a group, let yourself be transported back to the year 1920 to Rabenfurt. Thwart the nefarious plans of the pharmacist in the abandoned town.

"The Secret of the Mine" Escape Room in Winterthur

You will experience the fictional world in an Escape Room. Descend into the pit together with your friends. You will become buddies and uncover a tragic secret hidden inside the long-closed pit.

Winterthur interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone

Discover the historic old town of Winterthur with friends or your family. Solve interesting puzzles together and learn new things about the city.

"Beat the groom" in Winterthur: action-packed stag party

Go on an action-packed city rally through Winterthur with the whole wedding party to see the groom off into marriage. There are around 20 tasks waiting for you, which will make your day unforgettable.

"Beat the bride" in Winterthur: action-packed hen party

Go on an action-packed city rally through Winterthur with the whole wedding party to say goodbye to the bride in a fun way. There are around 20 tasks waiting for you, which will make your day unforgettable.

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German, English

English, French, German

Best attractions close to Winterthur

WOW Museum Zurich

Rhine Falls

Schaffhausen Nature Park

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Wilderness Park Zurich

Lake Zurich

Chocolarium

What sights does winterthur have.

The old town of Wintherthur is the cultural center of the city. This is also where most of the events take place. The sights include architectural gems such as:

• the main railway station (19th c.)
• the former weighing house (16th c.)
• town house (built by Semper)
• town hall (15th c.)
• town church (12th c.)
• the Judd Fountain in Steinberggasse (1996-97)
• Haus zur Geduld (17th c.), Haus zur Sonne (16th c.), Haus zum Warteck (19th c.) Among the most important museums are:
• Art Museum with several locations
• Kunsthalle in the former Waaghaus
• Hegi Castle
• Mörsburg Castle
• Nature Museum
• Kellenberger clock collection The rose garden contains hundreds of rose varieties. It is located on a hill and offers a view of the old town.

What are the hot activities in Winterthur?

Within the city, private and public city tours are suitable to get to know Winterthur excellently and quickly. You can get to know Winterthur in a playful way with various trails. Fox Trail, Krimi Trail, Food Trail, URBANescape or the smartphone scavenger hunt Explorial Winterthur are suitable for this. Outside you can explore the hilly Zürcher Weinland on foot or by bike. The paths are well signposted. In summer you can swim in the Thur or in the Husemersee For a wine tasting at one of the surrounding winegrowers you should book in advance or book a guided tour

Which destinations can you reach within half an hour?

Around Winterthur you will find several beautiful destinations. They are reached in a short time:

• 30 min (car/public transport) to the famous Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. Trains run every 15 min
• 20 min by car brings you to Kyburg Castle south of Winterthur. It is located about 150 m above the valley. The castle museum shows the 1000 year history of Kyburg Castle
• 30 min by car is the nature center Thurauen in the northwest of Winterthur.
• 40 minutes via the A1 to the popular excursion destination Tösstal with its small valleys, hills and streams.

Top Destinations

• Lauterbrunnen
• Brienzwiler
• Château-d'Oex

Top Activities

Top attractions.

• Harder Kulm
• Jungfraujoch
• First Cliff Walk
• Museum of Transport
• Lake Lucerne
• Mount Titlis
• Schynige Plate
• Lake Geneva
• Eiger Glacier
• Glacier Gorge Grindelwald
• Lake Brienz
• Chillon Castle

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