As part of the economic region of Zurich, the city of Winterthur and its surrounding area are a highly attractive location. With 113.000 inhabitants (more than 180.000 in the region) the city of Winterthur represents the second largest economic center in the Canton of Zurich.
- Only 13 minutes to the airport of Zurich, hub for international short- and long-distance flights
- Excellent connections to transport infrastructure
- Ideal location within the Greater Zurich Area
- Good availability of a qualified workforce, due to its vicinity to top universities and institutions for high level and praxis-oriented education
- Industrial location with a lang tradition and future-oriented technology
- Service location with excellent infrastructure
- Highest quality of life for demanding employees
- Urban life at fair cost
Access
Winterthur is located in the center of the triangle Zurich, Schaffhausen and St. Gallen, and very well connected. By public transport the timetable of Swiss Railways lists the following travel times:
Winterthur Main Station – Zurich Airport: just 13 minutes
Winterthur Main Station – Zurich Main Station: around 20 minutes
Winterthur Main Station – Schaffhausen Main Station: approx. 30 minutes
Winterthur Main Station – St. Gallen Main Station: about 40 minutes
Distances to the neighbouring countries are as follows:
Winterthur Main Station – Constance Main Station: approx. 50 minutes
Winterthur Main Station – Bregenz Main Station: approx. 60 minutes