Hinwilpedia is a local history encyclopedia dedicated to the municipality of Hinwil. Modelled on Wikipedia, it aims to make Hinwil’s history accessible to everyone interested in the area. Its articles cover a wide range of subjects, including local history, politics and administration, culture and religion, landscapes, notable people, associations, businesses, streets and buildings, and historical media and objects.

The platform is built on foundational information provided by the Hinwil Local History Archive, which is part of the Hinwil Local Museum Society. Hinwilpedia also invites residents and others with knowledge or materials related to Hinwil to contribute. The archive welcomes historical photographs, documents, postcards and films for publication, and volunteers are encouraged to help write articles.

Visitors can browse new and featured pages, explore historical images and videos, or discover entries through the site’s topic categories and alphabetical indexes. For current municipal information, Hinwilpedia directs readers to the official website of the municipality