Winterthur, Switzerland

Capital City

With a population of 120,376, Winterthur is Switzerland's sixth-largest city - a high-tech satellite of Zurich, but one with its own industrial heritage and bureaucratic headaches. The transport links are convenient, with the city's railway station being the fourth busiest in the country, yet the tax burden can be heavy, and the Alemannic Swiss German dialect may prove a persistent challenge. While Winterthur offers a range of cultural attractions, from museums to music festivals, it is best suited for those seeking an efficient, modern hub, rather than a quaint Swiss idyll.