Winterthur is in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland, it lies in a basin south and east of the river Toss, is located at an elevation of 439 meters. Winterthur is a treasure trove rich in art, history and nature. Switzerland's sixth-biggest city boasts art collections of world renown. Winterthur was one of the homes of Switzerland's rail industry and an industrial centre. The rail industry and other heavy industry have largely disappeared.

There are many museums in Winterthur. The Oskar Reinhart Collection "Am Römerholz" is one of the most impressive museums in Winterthur. It is among the most important private collections of the 20th century and includes about 200 works of European art from the 14th to the early 20th century. The focus is on 19th century French painting, in particular on paintings by the French impressionists and their precursors.

Winterthur is connected to the Swiss national road network with four A1 motorway junctions. There are 150 express trains stop in Winterthur every day. There are Intercity connections to all major Swiss cities every half an hour and direct trains are available to Munich.

Population	101'269 (as of 30/07/09)
Language	German
Religion	Reformed Protestant 37.5 %, Roman Catholic 27 %
Climate	Central European continental climate. Average temperature of approximately 4 - 12° C in spring, 16° C in summer, 8 - 12° C in autumn and -1.5 - +3°C in winter.

Map of Winterthur