Swiss Nail Factory, Industrial heritage site in Winterthur, Switzerland
The Swiss Nail Factory features multiple manufacturing buildings dedicated to nail production, spanning across different locations in the Winterthur region of Switzerland.
Founded in 1895, the Swiss Nail Factory emerged during Switzerland's industrial revolution, becoming essential for construction materials supply throughout the country.
The factory maintains its status as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing the evolution of metalworking techniques and manufacturing processes in Switzerland.
Visitors can access the factory grounds through guided tours that demonstrate historical nail production methods and industrial equipment from different periods.
The factory complex extends across four different locations, including Zürich, Winterthur, Oberwinterthur, and Grüze, forming an industrial heritage network.
Location: Zürich
Location: Winterthur
Location: Oberwinterthur
Location: Grüze
Inception: 1895
Website: http://nagelfabrik.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.49819,8.74975
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:19
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