Winterthur

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Winterthur is a dynamic Swiss city blending a rich industrial heritage with a contemporary cultural scene. Renowned for its charming old town, plethora of museums, and surrounding green spaces, the city offers both historic ambiance and modern amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Switzerland

Canton

Zürich

Population

119,315

Time Zone

Europe/Zurich

Coordinates

47.51°, 8.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$4,042

Local Cost

$2,343

Local Income

$5,300

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.0°C

Summer Avg

18.0°C

Winter Avg

-0.1°C

Record High

33.5°C

Record Low

-20.8°C

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

1311 mm

Internet Speed

222 Mbps

Upload

205 Mbps

Latency

7 ms

City Vibrancy

130

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

ZRH

Distance

14 km

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Bahnhofplatz Bahnhofplatz is the central square at the main train station, surrounded by offices and frequent commuters. Transit connections and quick food options define the area.Kirchplatz Kirchplatz is a mixed-use area centered around a historic church, offering limited shopping and residential blocks. Public transport links nearby make access easy.Sidi Areal Sidi Areal is a residential area with a mix of apartment blocks and small local shops. Traffic can be heavy during rush hours.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 42 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.