Rent a temporary
home in Winterthur?
Learn more about the vibrant city
of Winterthur and temporary living.
Serviced Apartments Winterthur
What advantages does temporary living offer and
what is a serviced apartment?
Serviced apartments are a popular alternative to hotels and conventional apartments, especially for cosmopolitans, globetrotters, expats and business travelers. They offer a variety of advantages over hotels, such as more privacy, the feeling of truly being part of the city, and the ability to feel at home.
With the option of self-catering, serviced apartments are a cost-effective alternative. Depending on the landlord, serviced apartments offer additional services such as housekeeping, parking, concierge services and co-working spaces. Some landlords even offer a kind of community experience to make their customers feel like they are truly part of the city.
Tenants can rent a serviced apartment online and in a few steps for the long term via rental platforms such as Apartolino, with rental periods ranging from one month to 24 months or longer. The rent is paid monthly, just like for a regular apartment. Apartolino is a rental platform that specializes in serviced apartments in Switzerland and is part of the housing revolution. You will find a large selection of furnished apartments from professional landlords, all of which are verified. Overall, serviced apartments offer a flexible, comfortable and affordable accommodation solution. Feel like a city dweller from the very first day.
Garden City Winterthur
Short portrait about livable city
The former industrial city of Winterthur has developed into an attractive urban oasis with a high quality of life. Affectionately called “Winti” by the locals, the sixth largest city in Switzerland combines technology with culture in a unique way. Winterthur in the canton of Zurich is an ideal city for anyone who would like to spend time in a service apartment in a charming big city with a cozy atmosphere.
The name Garden City Winterthur does not come by chance. Situated on the edge of the forest and surrounded by picturesque hills, Switzerland’s most densely wooded city with numerous public parks, villa and rose gardens and vast green spaces is a recreational area in a class of its own. The popular recreational spots can be reached easily and in no time from anywhere in Winterthur: on foot, by bike or by public transport. You would like to spend your free time in the countryside and don’t want to miss out on exciting city life? Let’s go to Winterthur – this small city offers both. Thanks to the well-developed public transport system and numerous bike paths, sights, excursion destinations and all neighborhoods in Winterthur are within easy reach. Another plus point: rents are significantly cheaper than in Zurich, and so are serviced apartment rents.
Excellent transport connections
The metropolis of Zurich is only 20 minutes away from Winterthur. Winterthur’s central train station is an important hub and offers good connections to eastern Switzerland. Zurich Airport is located about 15km southwest of Winterthur. A serviced apartment in Winterthur is therefore ideally connected: You can reach all cities in Switzerland as well as worldwide metropolises by train or plane.
Vibrant city with village flair
With the largest pedestrian zone in Switzerland, the medieval old town of Winterthur has numerous shopping opportunities to offer. Individual cafés in a cozy atmosphere, unique restaurants with quaint charm and hip bars spoil palate lovers from near and far. The 22-hectare former industrial area Sulzerareal is now used as a “pioneer park” with apartments, offices and exhibition, leisure and educational areas. So you can live in a quiet location in your service apartment in Winterthur and at the same time experience pulsating city with all its advantages.
Art pearl of Switzerland
Winterthur has achieved its supra-regional appeal through a diverse top-class art and cultural scene. 17 museums, nine theaters and numerous festivals attract culturally interested locals and visitors throughout the year. Together with the Fotostiftung Schweiz (Swiss Foundation for Photography), the Fotomuseum (Museum of Photography) is the most important Swiss institution in the field of photography. For all technology lovers, the Swiss Science Center Technorama Winterthur is an absolute must-see. The extraordinary art collection of Oskar Reinhart, which includes more than 200 sculptures, paintings and drawings of European art, can be seen in his villa “Am Römerholz”. For those who enjoy modern art, the Winterthur Art Museum offers a wide selection of impressive exhibitions from the 17th century to the present. No matter in which district your serviced apartment in Winterthur is located – it is only a few minutes away from cultural events.
Useful links to Winterthur Tourism
and Winterthur City Council.
Frequently asked questions
about serviced apartments
Are utilities such as heating, water, electricity and internet included?
Usually, utilities (heating, water, electricity and internet) are included in the monthly rent.
Can i receive mail in a serviced apartment?
Most landlords offer the possibility to receive mail at your temporary residence. Ask the landlord directly about the conditions on site (own mailbox, collective mailbox, etc.).
Do i have to register at my temporary residence?
EU citizens: In any case, you must register your residence with your municipality of residence within 14 days of entry. As a rule, the municipality forwards your documents to the cantonal migration authority.
Swiss nationals: You must deregister with your old municipality of residence and register with your new one within 14 days. In many cantons you can carry out the move online.
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