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Social Programmes
We are going to compile an individual social programme for you and turn your event into an unforgettable experience. Winterthur offers close-by nature and - with numerous art collections, small theatres and a varied music scene - great cultural variety. Our attractive social programme suggestions let your event become a success in every respect.
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Guided City Tours
Winterthur, Switzerland's sixth largest city, has blossomed from a former industrial city into a lively meeting place of culture and art. Exceptional museums and theatres give the city distinctive looks. Winterthur is in a central location, offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure and benefits from excellent traffic conditions. In addition, the "Eulachstadt" enjoys an excellent reputation as a congress centre within the economically strongest region in Switzerland. Get to know our history, art, culture and even anecdotes during different interesting » guided tours.
Boat Trip with Brunch, Horse & Carriage Ride and Wine-Tasting
9.30 am Boat trip from Rheinau Monastery, followed by brunch
12 noon Arrival at Rhine Falls, poss. walk from Laufen Castle to Wörth Castle
1.30 pm Coach trip from Rhine Falls to Hallau
2 pm Horse & carriage ride through the Hallau vineyard territory
3 pm Wine-tasting with farmhouse bread
4 pm Departure from Hallau
Guided Tour of the Brauerei zur Euelwies (Euelwies Brewery)
Traditional beer-brewing is the model of the microbrewery in the Winterthur district of Wülflingen. They grow their own hops, produce their own special malts and brew them into full-bodied Euelbräu with pure Winterthur water. Parties of up to 25 people are inducted into traditional beer-brewing with a film. A walk around the brewery, a small stand-up snack and of course the finest Euelbräu in all varieties complement this event. The Brauerei zur Euelwies, on the outskirts of Winterthur, can easily be reached by public transport.
Guided Museum Tours
16 museums offer a variety of sights, information and attractions. With its art collections the City of Winterthur enjoys an international reputation. The other museums also have great importance with the collections of photography, timepieces, miniatures, natural sciences and technology, cultural history of money, design as well as the living culture of Winterthur. Come along on a foray through the » Winterthur museum scene.
City Treasure Hunt
Orientation and teamwork are in demand if you go on a journey of discovery in the urban jungle with us. Besides its sights, every city has hidden corners and secret treasures. The treasure hunt sends you on the right track in a fascinating and fun way. Equipped with a dossier of questions and photos as well as a Polaroid camera you get going. The treasure hunt is a unique journey of discovery, which will amaze even participants, who know their way around the city.
Bike Experience
Bike Experience is the ideal programme for actively exploring a familiar or unfamiliar area. The adventure expedition will be specially custom-made for you. In small groups you cycle to the position stated in the dossier in encoded form. Working as a team and finding answers to open questions is imperative. In the process help from third parties is often of avail - this results in interesting contacts and discussions. Furthermore, the carried along Polaroid camera provides special snapshots.
Team Olympics
Team spirit is in demand, just as in the professional life. Nowhere else can team spirit be better stimulated than outside, in natural surroundings. The aim is to establish confidence in the group members, to solve problems within valuable time, to communicate with each other, to plan strategic and logical steps, to take on the role of a leader as well as responsibility and to provide for the safety of yourself and the entire group. The games are put together in a tailor-made package according to these key skills. Fun and games are the focus of the Team Olympics.
Nature Hunt
What is hardly noticed anymore in the hectic pace of business life can be (re)discovered with a deliberate excursion to nature. The participants are sent on their way in teams, equipped with map, compass, GPS, Polaroid camera and a roadbook with tips, tasks and rangers' signs. Along the way the aim is to solve various tasks on the topics of orientation, fauna and flora, communication, planning, strategy and creativity.
Raft Building
A highlight in terms of teambuilding is raft building. Commitment and creativity of every single person are required. A raft, which meets the highest demands and passes the float test is to be constructed. Commitment and creativity are required. The combination of teamwork, manual work, nature experience and exciting river trip guarantee a fantastic outdoor team spirit event.
Canoe Ride on the River Thur / Rhine
This popular 2-river ride offers a great variety of impressions: the Thur, a small, idyllic river, runs alongside dense gallery forests and past romantic swimming and picnic areas. Then the Thur joins the Rhine and thus offers the one-of-a-kind experience of canoeing leisurely to Eglisau on one of Europe's largest waterways.
For all listed social programmes quotes can be obtained and bookings made at the congress office of Winterthur Tourismus.
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