Location Promotion Winterthur Region

Im Hauptbahnhof

Postfach

CH-8401 Winterthur

Phone +41 52 267 67 97

Fax +41 52 267 67 98

office@who-needs-spam.standort-winterthur.ch

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As a progressive and dynamic economic hub, Winterthur boasts secure, moderately priced and flexible infrastructure. The city’s seven districts each have their own kindergartens, state schools, sports facilities, shopping centers, banks, churches, post offices and more; in fact all that you need for everyday convenience.

Healthcare
Winterthur’s healthcare system is exemplary. There is a high doctor-patient ratio, and various family physician models can be selected. Home care services (Spitex) and pharmacies in every district ensure a high level of medical care. The Kantonsspital Winterthur (öffnet neues Fenster) (cantonal hospital) and the private Klinik Lindberg (öffnet neues Fenster) with their various specialist wards and 24 h emergency treatment provide all the hospital services required. Moreover, several health insurance companies are domiciled in Winterthur.

Security
The Stadtpolizei (öffnet neues Fenster) (municipal police) plays a major part in ensuring that Winterthur is a safe place thanks to the police’s high presence level, rapid deployment and circumspect prevention measures. Police officers in the districts cultivate contact with local residents. The 30 km/h speed limits in numerous residential streets and other measures contribute to greater safety on the roads.

Environment
Winterthur is active in many ways with regard to environmental (öffnet neues Fenster) and security issues. The city has been awarded the Energiestadt Gold (energy city) label in recognition of its numerous environment-friendly measures in the areas of transport and energy supply.

Telecommunication
Winterthur’s telecommunication infrastructure is equipped with some of the most up-to-date technology available.

• Access to the global data highway with the latest CityNetFiber fiber optic connections
• Broadband network for triple play (internet, video and IP telephony) and multimedia CityNetLine applications
• Digitalized telephone exchanges enabling blanket coverage with ISDN connections
• UMTS and WLAN for swift transmission of large data volumes 
• Internet providers with local dial-in nodes

Energy and water supply
All energy sources are utilized. Energy prices are in line with average Swiss prices. Rates are graded in accordance with specific customer requirements.

Energie Winterthur (öffnet neues Fenster)

Waste disposal and recycling
Winterthur’s waste incineration plant is equipped with the latest technology and has ample capacity. There are also collection points and collection tours for recyclable materials such as glass, paper, aluminium, waste oil, batteries, bulk goods and compostable refuse, a storage site for residual materials, and a collection point for hazardous waste. Waste collection fees are comparatively low. Further details can be found at Abfall Winterthur (öffnet neues Fenster)

Infrastructure for the disabled
Disabled persons in Winterthur receive support from Pro Infirmis Winterthur (öffnet neues Fenster). The organization provides advice for the disabled and their families free of charge in all matters and issues connected with disability.

Congresses and hotels
The Winterthur region offers numerous venues for conferences and congresses and has sufficient accommodation for participants and visitors in general. The congress office of Winterthur Tourismus (öffnet neues Fenster) provides customized and flexible support for organizers of congresses and other events. Winterthur Tourismus also helps you in your search for venues and hotel rooms of all categories.