Danaides/Winterthur
Housing in Winterthur
Classic alternative to Zurich city: ~20 min S-Bahn, often lower rents, ZHAW campus. On Danaides, filter Winterthur then compare with Zurich districts on the same budget.
Neighbourhoods & nearby
Old town, Töss, Seen, Oberwinterthur and Mattenbach. Check S-Bahn frequency if you work in central Zurich.
Recent listings
Frequently asked questions
- Winterthur as an alternative to Zurich city?
- A classic move: ~20 min S-Bahn, often lower rents, ZHAW campus. On Danaides, filter Winterthur then compare with Zurich districts on the same CHF budget.
- Which Winterthur neighbourhoods?
- Old town for the centre; Töss, Seen, Oberwinterthur and Mattenbach for other vibes and prices. Check S-Bahn frequency if you work in central Zurich every day.
- Does ZHAW student life change the search?
- Yes: many rooms target students and apprentices near campus. Plan for term start and message quickly — good WGs go fast in Winterthur too, just often at a more accessible rent per m² than Zurich.