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

AdultsCHF 5
Childern (6–16), studentsCHF 2
Zürich Card holdersfree

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
Map
Karlsturm – Grossmünster
Grossmünsterplatz
8001  Zürich