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- Duration1 hr 45 min
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Overview
Dive into the double soul of Winterthur. On this captivating tour, you will follow the amazing journey of a city that transformed the deafening roar of heavy industry into the quiet contemplation of world-class art. Discover how the colossal wealth generated by steam engines, diesel innovations, and a global colonial trade empire flowed into the creation of some of the most significant private art collections in Europe. From received foundries to intimate avant-garde villas – witness the billion-dollar metamorphosis of a Swiss power center. - A 4.0 km self-guided tour with 4 stops in 105 min. - Ideal for travelers interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
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What's included
- Precise navigation between stops
- Immersive audio in podcast style with experts and locals
- Verified facts woven into a captivating story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings
Itinerary
- 1
Winterthur
10 min
The received epicenter of the Sulzer industrial empire, showing the monumental Hall 53 and the repurposing of a production giant.
- 2
Oskar-Reinhart Foundation Museum
10 min
This museum, housed in a former school, shows the philanthropic legacy of Oskar Reinhart and the immense wealth of the Volkart trade empire.
- 3
Villa Flora Winterthur
10 min
The former home of the Hahnloser-Bühler family, which illustrates how industrial wealth fostered intimate, avant-garde art collecting.
- 4
Sammlung Oskar Reinhart
10 min
The grand finale: Oskar Reinhart's private estate, which became a museum and embodies the ultimate fusion of immense wealth and world-class art.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Travel from the central transport hub in Winterthur to Katharina-Sulzer-Platz by local public transport. Go the last bit to Katharina-Sulzer-Platz, 8400 Winterthur. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
End point
Go from the Oskar Reinhart collection 'Am Römerholz', Haldenstrasse 95, 8400 Winterthur, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Winterthur. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Thank you for your Booking Referral! We are very much looking forward to giving you a great tour experience with the Red-Thread app. Since it is a self-guided tour, you have complete freedom: You start whenever suits you — at your own pace, without time pressure or a fixed group. So you redeem your voucher: 1. Download the app: Download the free app "Red Thread: Discover Homeland" on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread 2. Redeem code: Open the app, scan the QR code on your ticket — or enter your voucher code. 3. For groups: Each person needs the app on their own smartphone and enters their own code from the ticket — one code per person. After redemption, you have 14 days of access — the time runs from redemption, not from Booking Referral. More information on our website: https://redthread.world We wish you a lot of fun on your Red-Thread tour!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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