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Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)

Zurich, Switzerland · Europe

About Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)

Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) is worth a stop: 21km from Rhine Falls.

Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 16,356, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) to your route.

About Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)

Oberwinterthur (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈoːbərˌvɪntərtuːr], lit. 'Upper Winterthur') is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is district number 2. The district comprises the quarters Talacker, Guggenbühl, Zinzikon, Reutlingen, Stadel, Grüze, Hegmatten and Hegi. Oberwinterthur was formerly a

Read more municipality of its own, but was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922, and the location of the Roman Vicus Vitudurum.

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Where is Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) located?

Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5169 latitude, 8.7686 longitude.

What is the population of Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)?

Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) has a population of approximately 16,356 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
16,356
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Zurich
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.5169, 8.7686

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Rhine Falls

Europe's largest plain waterfall, spanning 150 meters wide and 23 meters high near the town of Schaffhausen.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Zürich Zoo

Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Zürich Old Town & Lake

Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Mainau Island

A Mediterranean flower island on Lake Constance bursts with palms, butterfly house and a baroque palace garden.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Meersburg Castle

Germany's oldest inhabited castle overlooks Lake Constance from a vineyard terrace in a charming medieval old town.

43 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Autobau Erlebniswelt

Racing driver Fredy Lienhard's supercar and motorsport collection in a former Romanshorn industrial plant on Lake Constance: Ferraris, Le Mans prototypes and Indy cars.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Appenzell

A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Rigi

The 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)

  • 55 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 64 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
  • 70 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
  • 71 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.
  • 72 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
  • 73 kmTriesenbergWalser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl

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Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Zinzikon

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