Visit Zurich

You are now standing in front of the majestic Zurich Opera House. Opened to the public in 1891, the building was originally called the City Theatre since it hosted concerts, opera, plays, and even lectures. It was a kind of elegant all-in- Read more

You’re now walking through the charming little Hechtplatz square, home to the theater that shares its name. It was founded in 1959 as a cabaret, and has been publicly funded by the city of Zurich since 1961. The building was originally Read more

The church standing before you is the Wasserkirche, which means "Church of the Water." This mysterious name comes from the fact that the original church—this one is a later reconstruction—was built on a small island in the Read more

Here you are, standing before the star of this tour—Zurich’s famous Grossmünster, which means "Great Minster". Among the most important religious landmarks in Zurich it’s an absolute must-see during your visit. The origins of Read more

The impressive building you see before you is the Rathaus, Zurich’s historic Town Hall. This striking structure was built in the 1690s to replace earlier wooden buildings that stood here in the 13th and 14th centuries. These premises Read more

You’re walking along the Limmatquai, which—as the name suggests—runs alongside the Limmat River. The river actually begins here in Zurich, since it’s the lake that flows into the river, not the other way around. This street, once a Read more

Are you familiar with Dadaism? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that it all began right here, at the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich. If you’ve never heard of it, let me tell you the story of what happened here on the night of the 8th of February Read more

You are now in the Neumarkt district, in Zurich’s Old Town. On this quiet little square, you’ll find plenty of interesting elements. You’ll notice the large white guild house, which today hosts the Neumarkt Theater and an Read more

Here in the center of the square, you’ll notice a beautiful fountain topped with a statue of a man in armor. If you’ve ever visited Bern, you might be familiar with this type of decorative fountain, which is often seen as a hallmark of the Swiss Read more

This lively street goes by the name of Niederdorf, an important artery at the heart of the neighbourhood bearing the same name. A popular spot in the Old Town for its many restaurants, cafés, and shops that line along some picturesque Read more

You’re now on the left side of the Limmat, right in the middle of Schipfe, Zurich’s oldest neighbourhood. Some historians even say that this place was part of Turicum’s port, a Roman city. Look around you and try to imagine Read more

You’ve now arrived at Lindenhof Square, offering a fantastic panoramic view over Zurich’s historic centre. Know that this place is more than just a spot for photos. You’re standing on what remains of an ancient glacier, atop the Read more

Passersby may not always notice Lindenhof, though things get a little more interesting when you learn that a Roman castle once stood here. On your left, take a look at the gravestone against the wall. Here lies Lucius Aelis Urbicus, Read more

Here you are in front of St Peter’s Protestant Church. You’ve maybe noticed it’s quite different from the other churches in town. Inaugurated in 1706, this is the only Baroque church in Zurich. From here, but also from afar, you can easily Read more

Another major church in Zurich is the Fraumünster, which you could translate as "the women’s abbey." The name comes from a convent founded here in the 9th century by Charlemagne’s grandson. Legend has it that two royal Read more

Take out your credit card—or actually, maybe it’s best putting it away. You’re now on Zurich’s most elegant avenue: the Bahnhofstrasse. Often called the most expensive street in Europe, or the Champs-Élysées of Zurich, this glamorous Read more

This beautiful neo-Gothic Town Hall is adjoined to a church, as it was built on what used to be an abbey for women. The reason behind the construction of such an imposing and vibrant city hall emerged from a phenomena called Read more