Zürich offers so many sights to see. A relaxed stroll through the city reveals something amazing at every corner: architectural highlights, historic squares, streets and districts, churches, works of art and much more.
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Augustinergasse is one of Zürich’s most beautiful old, narrow streets with its many colorfully… more
Augustinergasse
8001 Zürich
8001 Zürich
Augustinergasse is one of Zürich’s most beautiful old, narrow streets with its many colorfully painted oriel windows. Among other things, the oriels were a way to keep an eye on who came to the door and so they were never situated directly over the front door, but rather built just to the side.
Augustinergasse connects bustling Bahnhofstrasse with the St. Peterhofstatt “oasis” in the picturesque Old Town.
Augustinergasse connects bustling Bahnhofstrasse with the St. Peterhofstatt “oasis” in the picturesque Old Town.
The Romans were here. Then came Goethe, Nietzsche and Dürrenmatt to top up their energy levels in… more
The Romans were here. Then came Goethe, Nietzsche and Dürrenmatt to top up their energy levels in 47 ºC/116.6 ºF thermal waters. These gush forth from 18 springs and made this small town on the Limmat a lively resort. Nowadays, Baden offers a wide variety of attractions in well-tended urban green spaces, as well as international culture festivals, a diverse theatrical scene, relaxing wellness oases, and the Grand Casino.
And it’s all just 15 minutes away from Zürich City.
- Book a hotel in Baden
- Restaurants in Baden: Typically Swiss
- Shopping in Baden
- Baden: Wellness Destination
- Culinary hike in the Baden region
- GPS Tours
The world-famous shopping precinct was created following the construction of Zürich Main Station… more
The world-famous shopping precinct was created following the construction of Zürich Main Station on the very site where 150 years ago the city’s fortified moat was located. 1.4 kilometers in length, it connects Zürich Main Station to Lake Zürich. Department stores, boutiques and jewelry shops are strung together like pearls on a chain.
The further along Bahnhofstrasse you go in the direction of Lake Zürich, the more exclusive the shops become.
From Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg and Augustinergasse lead to the picturesque old town.
The further along Bahnhofstrasse you go in the direction of Lake Zürich, the more exclusive the shops become.
From Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg and Augustinergasse lead to the picturesque old town.
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)43 243 90 00
info@bahnhofstrasse-zuerich.ch
www.bahnhofstrasse-zuerich.ch
Station: Bahnhofstrasse/Hauptbahnhof
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+41 (0)43 243 90 00
info@bahnhofstrasse-zuerich.ch
www.bahnhofstrasse-zuerich.ch
Station: Bahnhofstrasse/Hauptbahnhof
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The imposing Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) building was constructed in 1864 from plans… more
Rämistrasse 101
8092 Zürich
8092 Zürich
The imposing Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) building was constructed in 1864 from plans drawn up by Gottfried Semper.
The Polybahn will take you up from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology in just three minutes. Enjoy superb views of the city.
The University of Zurich was established 50 years later in an adjacent and no less impressive edifice, visited by over 30,000 students daily.
The Polybahn will take you up from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology in just three minutes. Enjoy superb views of the city.
The University of Zurich was established 50 years later in an adjacent and no less impressive edifice, visited by over 30,000 students daily.
Founded in 853 by King Louis the German, this church with its convent was inhabited by the female… more
Founded in 853 by King Louis the German, this church with its convent was inhabited by the female members of the aristocracy of Europe. The convent enjoyed the patronage of kings and the right to mint coins in Zürich until well into the 13th century. Ownership of the church and convent passed to the city of Zürich after the Reformation.
Important architectural features include the Romanesque choir and the high vaulted transept. The nave was last renovated in 1911, following on from work to heighten the north tower and remove the south tower in the 18th century.
In addition to the largest organ in the canton of Zürich (5,793 pipes), its most stunning jewels are the stained glass windows: those in the north transept are by Alberto Giacometti's cousin, Augusto (1945), the five-part cycle in the choir (1970) and the rosette in teh southern transept (1978) are by Marc Chagall. There is a series of frescos by Paul Bodmer in the cloister to mark the founding of the Fraumünster.
Important architectural features include the Romanesque choir and the high vaulted transept. The nave was last renovated in 1911, following on from work to heighten the north tower and remove the south tower in the 18th century.
In addition to the largest organ in the canton of Zürich (5,793 pipes), its most stunning jewels are the stained glass windows: those in the north transept are by Alberto Giacometti's cousin, Augusto (1945), the five-part cycle in the choir (1970) and the rosette in teh southern transept (1978) are by Marc Chagall. There is a series of frescos by Paul Bodmer in the cloister to mark the founding of the Fraumünster.
Stadthausquai 19
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 211 41 00
fraumuenster@zh.ref.ch
www.fraumuenster.ch
Station: Paradeplatz
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8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 211 41 00
fraumuenster@zh.ref.ch
www.fraumuenster.ch
Station: Paradeplatz
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According to legend, Charlemagne discovered the graves of the city's martyrs Felix and Regula and… more
According to legend, Charlemagne discovered the graves of the city's martyrs Felix and Regula and had a church built as a choristers' cloister on the spot. Construction work on the present building began around 1100.
In the first half of the 16th century, Grossmünster Church was the starting point of the Swiss-German Reformation led by Huldrych Zwingli and Heinrich Bullinger. The theological college then annexed to the cloister became the germinal cell of what is now the University of Zürich.
Worth visiting:
Church windows of Sigmar Polke
Romanesque crypt, Romanesque capitals in the church and cloister.
Choir window by Augusto Giacometti (1932),
bronze doors by Otto Münch (1935 and 1950),
Reformation Museum in the cloister (open Mon-Fri 9 am -6 pm, closed on weekends).
Opening hours of Grossmünster Church
March-October, 9 am -6 pm (Mon-Sat)
November-February, 10 am - 5 pm (Mon-Sat)
Sundays after the church service
Changes due to current events possible, so please call ahead to confirm.
Opening hours of the Karlsturm tower
March-October, 10 am -5 pm (Mon-Sat), Sundays 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
November-February, 10 am -4:30 pm (Mon-Sat), Sundays 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Changes due to current events possible, so please call ahead to confirm.
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In the first half of the 16th century, Grossmünster Church was the starting point of the Swiss-German Reformation led by Huldrych Zwingli and Heinrich Bullinger. The theological college then annexed to the cloister became the germinal cell of what is now the University of Zürich.
Worth visiting:
Church windows of Sigmar Polke
Romanesque crypt, Romanesque capitals in the church and cloister.
Choir window by Augusto Giacometti (1932),
bronze doors by Otto Münch (1935 and 1950),
Reformation Museum in the cloister (open Mon-Fri 9 am -6 pm, closed on weekends).
Opening hours of Grossmünster Church
March-October, 9 am -6 pm (Mon-Sat)
November-February, 10 am - 5 pm (Mon-Sat)
Sundays after the church service
Changes due to current events possible, so please call ahead to confirm.
Opening hours of the Karlsturm tower
March-October, 10 am -5 pm (Mon-Sat), Sundays 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
November-February, 10 am -4:30 pm (Mon-Sat), Sundays 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Changes due to current events possible, so please call ahead to confirm.
Tours
- Public tours of the Grossmünster: At 11:30 am on the second Sunday of the month, there is a one-hour public tour of Grossmünster Church, including a visit to the cloister, starting at the main entrance. Language: German. The tour costs CHF 5.00 per person.
- Spiritual night-time tours of Grossmünster Church: At 10 pm on the last Friday of the month, there is a one-hour public tour of Grossmünster Church, during which visitors, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, will have an opportunity not only to discover the unique atmosphere of the church interior, but also to enjoy panoramic views of Zürich at night from the church tower.
The tour starts at the main entrance and is free of charge.
Grossmünsterplatz
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 252 59 49
www.grossmuenster.ch
Station: Rathaus
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8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 252 59 49
www.grossmuenster.ch
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The grassy park areas along the lakeshore are a hive of activity during the summer months. A… more
Bellevue
8001 Zürich
8001 Zürich
The grassy park areas along the lakeshore are a hive of activity during the summer months. A popular meeting place for inline skaters, sunbathers, jewelry vendors and street artists.
This spot provides a glorious view of the Old Town, Grossmünster Church, City Hall, the Limmat… more
This spot provides a glorious view of the Old Town, Grossmünster Church, City Hall, the Limmat river, the university and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Lindenhof was also the scene of numerous historical events.
In the 4th century, a Roman fort stood on Lindenhof. It served as protection for the occupying Roman forces as well as the local population in the event of attacks by the Alemanni.
In the 9th century, the grandson of Charlemagne built a regal palace as a residence on this site.
This area continued to be a place for gatherings for Zürich’s inhabitants right up to the beginning of the modern era. For example, the oath sealing the Helvetic Constitution was taken on Lindenhof in 1798.
Today, Lindenhof is a haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the city and a meeting point for passionate chess players.
In the 4th century, a Roman fort stood on Lindenhof. It served as protection for the occupying Roman forces as well as the local population in the event of attacks by the Alemanni.
In the 9th century, the grandson of Charlemagne built a regal palace as a residence on this site.
This area continued to be a place for gatherings for Zürich’s inhabitants right up to the beginning of the modern era. For example, the oath sealing the Helvetic Constitution was taken on Lindenhof in 1798.
Today, Lindenhof is a haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the city and a meeting point for passionate chess players.
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 215 40 00
information@zuerich.com
www.zuerich.com/lindenhof
Station: Rathaus
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+41 (0)44 215 40 00
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During the day this is a pedestrian zone and a shopper's paradise with lots of boutiques hidden… more
Niederdorfstrasse
8001 Zürich
8001 Zürich
During the day this is a pedestrian zone and a shopper's paradise with lots of boutiques hidden away in a patchwork of alleys. At night the many bars, restaurants and street artists turn the Niederdorf into an exciting center of entertainment for a colorful public.
This baroque construction dating from 1694/98 is full of character. It juts out into the Limmat on… more
This baroque construction dating from 1694/98 is full of character. It juts out into the Limmat on the site of an earlier parliament building, and was erected under the supervision of J.H. Holzhalb, councillor and master builder.
Limmatquai 55
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)43 259 68 11
www.gemeinderat-zuerich.ch
Station: Rathaus
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8001 Zürich
+41 (0)43 259 68 11
www.gemeinderat-zuerich.ch
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