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Justitia Fountain, Winterthur – Neustadtgasse, Winterthur loop from Winterthur Töss
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Justitia Fountain, Winterthur – Neustadtgasse, Winterthur loop from Winterthur Töss
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Justitia Fountain, Winterthur – Neustadtgasse, Winterthur loop from Winterthur Töss
01:22
5.36km
20m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 22, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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2.17 km
Justitiabrunnen
Highlight • Monument
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2.17 km
Justitia Fountain, Winterthur
Highlight • Monument
Justitia fountain, Winterthur
Justitia fountain, Justice fountain, Justitia fountain, Marktgasse 41
The Justitia fountain, built in 1537, is a representative running fountain with an octagonal basin. Justitia stands on its central column. Justice fountains are a popular motif in Switzerland and are usually found near town halls. The Justitia fountain originally stood on the Obstmarkt, was moved to Technikumstrasse in 1872 and brought back to Marktgasse in 1978.
Text / Source: Winterthur libraries, Winterthur collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/justitiabrunnen
Justitia fountain, Justice fountain, Justitia fountain, Marktgasse 41
The Justitia fountain, built in 1537, is a representative running fountain with an octagonal basin. Justitia stands on its central column. Justice fountains are a popular motif in Switzerland and are usually found near town halls. The Justitia fountain originally stood on the Obstmarkt, was moved to Technikumstrasse in 1872 and brought back to Marktgasse in 1978.
Text / Source: Winterthur libraries, Winterthur collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/justitiabrunnen
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2.33 km
Winterthur Town Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
Town Hall / City Parliament Winterthur
Town Hall, Marktgasse 20
The council chamber, later the parliament chamber, has been in the same place for centuries. The venerable building was rebuilt in 1437 and has been adapted and rebuilt several times since then. The building received its current rooms and uses after extensive renovations between 1968 and 1970.
The first mention of Winterthur's town hall dates back to 1423. The old building was probably built in the 13th or early 14th century. From 1435 onwards, a new building was planned, which was then completed in 1437. It was already in its current location and consisted of a front and a rear building, separated by a spacious courtyard. The front building on Marktgasse rose above the merchant's or granary, an open hall in which the grain market was held. The large council chamber was on the first floor, and the small council chamber and the judge's chamber were one floor up. In 1624 the small council chamber was renovated, and in 1628 the large one. In the rear building, attached to the city wall, there were several different rooms, such as the apartment of the council caretaker, the chamber of the small council and the city court, and since 1662 the city library. In 1704 the building was enlarged by purchasing the rear building "Zur Geduld". The new rooms were created primarily for cultural purposes. The city library received new collection rooms on the second floor and a music room for the music college (founded in 1629) was set up on the first floor. After constant renovations in the 17th century, the town hall became increasingly dilapidated in the 18th century.
Source: Winterthur Libraries, Winterthur Collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/rathaus
Town Hall, Marktgasse 20
The council chamber, later the parliament chamber, has been in the same place for centuries. The venerable building was rebuilt in 1437 and has been adapted and rebuilt several times since then. The building received its current rooms and uses after extensive renovations between 1968 and 1970.
The first mention of Winterthur's town hall dates back to 1423. The old building was probably built in the 13th or early 14th century. From 1435 onwards, a new building was planned, which was then completed in 1437. It was already in its current location and consisted of a front and a rear building, separated by a spacious courtyard. The front building on Marktgasse rose above the merchant's or granary, an open hall in which the grain market was held. The large council chamber was on the first floor, and the small council chamber and the judge's chamber were one floor up. In 1624 the small council chamber was renovated, and in 1628 the large one. In the rear building, attached to the city wall, there were several different rooms, such as the apartment of the council caretaker, the chamber of the small council and the city court, and since 1662 the city library. In 1704 the building was enlarged by purchasing the rear building "Zur Geduld". The new rooms were created primarily for cultural purposes. The city library received new collection rooms on the second floor and a music room for the music college (founded in 1629) was set up on the first floor. After constant renovations in the 17th century, the town hall became increasingly dilapidated in the 18th century.
Source: Winterthur Libraries, Winterthur Collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/rathaus
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2.39 km
Winterthur, Marktgasse
Highlight • Structure
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2.66 km
Neustadtgasse, Winterthur
Highlight • Settlement
The global village in the middle of the city is a felt and lived reality in Berlin, New York, Zurich and elsewhere. That's probably how it is on Neustadtgasse in Winterthur. With one difference: Winterthur – or «Winti», as some say here – actually still feels like a village on this Starke route.
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2.69 km
The smallest house in Winterthur
Highlight • Monument
This is the smallest house in Switzerland, Winterthur
The incredibly small house has been in Winterthur since 1863. In Neustadtgasse, the former workshop was converted into a residential building in 1903. Downstairs is the small kitchen and a "dining room". Upstairs there is a small room and a bathroom with shower and toilet. The two rooms, the kitchen and the bathroom are all located in the 33 square meter living space.
Text / Source: suissebook.ch/
suissebook.ch/de/das-ist-das-kleinste-haus-der-schweiz-2/889254
The incredibly small house has been in Winterthur since 1863. In Neustadtgasse, the former workshop was converted into a residential building in 1903. Downstairs is the small kitchen and a "dining room". Upstairs there is a small room and a bathroom with shower and toilet. The two rooms, the kitchen and the bathroom are all located in the 33 square meter living space.
Text / Source: suissebook.ch/
suissebook.ch/de/das-ist-das-kleinste-haus-der-schweiz-2/889254
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3.09 km
Winterthur City Church
Highlight • Religious Site
Reformed City Church, Winterthur
The Winterthur City Church is in the center of the old town and is one of the city's most famous sights. Its current form as a three-aisled basilica with a double tower dates back to the last major renovations in the 15th century. It is one of three churches in the canton of Zurich that has two towers. Unusual for a reformed church are the wall paintings by Paul Zehnder, completed in 1930.
The reformed Winterthur City Church (formerly St. Laurentius) is in the heart of the old town and is now one of the city's landmarks. It is an east-facing, three-aisled basilica with a large rectangular choir flanked by two towers. This is a special feature, because apart from Winterthur, only two other churches in the canton of Zurich have two towers: the Grossmünster in Zurich and the Rheinau monastery church. The main entrance is at the Garnmarkt. The west façade is impressive with its highly prominent gable and the tracery window that is around eight meters high. The two side aisles each have five tracery windows and somewhat simpler clerestory windows. The monumental choir has a high window with stone ornaments on each of the side walls and a three-part narrow window system from the 19th century on the east façade.
Text / Source: Winterthur Libraries, Winterthur Collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/stadtkirche
The Winterthur City Church is in the center of the old town and is one of the city's most famous sights. Its current form as a three-aisled basilica with a double tower dates back to the last major renovations in the 15th century. It is one of three churches in the canton of Zurich that has two towers. Unusual for a reformed church are the wall paintings by Paul Zehnder, completed in 1930.
The reformed Winterthur City Church (formerly St. Laurentius) is in the heart of the old town and is now one of the city's landmarks. It is an east-facing, three-aisled basilica with a large rectangular choir flanked by two towers. This is a special feature, because apart from Winterthur, only two other churches in the canton of Zurich have two towers: the Grossmünster in Zurich and the Rheinau monastery church. The main entrance is at the Garnmarkt. The west façade is impressive with its highly prominent gable and the tracery window that is around eight meters high. The two side aisles each have five tracery windows and somewhat simpler clerestory windows. The monumental choir has a high window with stone ornaments on each of the side walls and a three-part narrow window system from the 19th century on the east façade.
Text / Source: Winterthur Libraries, Winterthur Collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/stadtkirche
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3.24 km
Fish Girl Fountain, Winterthur
Highlight • Monument
Fishmaid fountain, Winterthur
Steinberggasse, known as Hintergasse until 1904, was originally an unadorned alleyway. The Fishmaid fountain was the first to be erected in 1938. The three Judd fountains were added a little later, in 1996. Today, four fountains, one traditional and three modern water features, characterize the wide-open Steinberggasse.
Source: Winterthur Libraries, Winterthur Collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/fischmaedchen-brunnen
Steinberggasse, known as Hintergasse until 1904, was originally an unadorned alleyway. The Fishmaid fountain was the first to be erected in 1938. The three Judd fountains were added a little later, in 1996. Today, four fountains, one traditional and three modern water features, characterize the wide-open Steinberggasse.
Source: Winterthur Libraries, Winterthur Collection, Obere Kirchgasse 6, Winterthur
winterthur-glossar.ch/fischmaedchen-brunnen
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5.36 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.26 km
1.58 km
1.13 km
385 m
Surfaces
2.77 km
2.54 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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