Old Town Churches – Grossmünster Tower
Look and watch over Zurich together with Charlemagne.
The Karlsturm is one of the two towers of Zurich’s landmark, the Grossmünster Church.
The Grossmünster Church is a former monastery built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula, and is the site of the first secondary school, which according to legend, was founded by Charlemagne. His statue stands on top of the south tower, the Karlsturm. From the nave, 187 steps lead up to the viewing platform. The strenuous climb is well worthwhile: at the top, six large panoramic windows allow a beautiful view over the Old Town and the lake. The terraces are closed for safety reasons.
Price
Admission to visit the Karlsturm
| Adults | CHF 5 |
| Childern (6–16), students | CHF 2 |
| Zürich Card holders | free |
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 12.30pm – 5.00pm |
Address & Contact
| Distance | Travel time | |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Main Station | 896 m | 7 min |
| Zürich Airport | 9.2 km | 23 min |
Karlsturm – Grossmünster
Grossmünsterplatz
8001 Zürich
CH
Grossmünsterplatz
8001 Zürich
CH
