LGBTQ+ guide to Winterthur
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants. Located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Zurich, Winterthur is a service and high-tech industrial satellite city within Zurich Metropolitan Area.
Top LGBTQ+ venues in Winterthur
- Alte Kaserne Winterthur — restaurant
- Apollo Sauna Zürich — other
- wilsch — bar
- New Man im WOS-Markt — other
- Neuwiesenhof Kultur und Event — community_center
- Sex Matters Sexualberatung — other
- Predigerhof Bistro Bar — cafe
- HAZ – Queer Zürich — other
- Flussbad Au-Höngg — outdoor
- Zurich Rainbow Open 2026 — other
Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Winterthur
Plan your trip
Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.