Kunsthaus Zürich (Heimplatz 1, Zürich) – a.k.a. Museum of Modern Art in Zürich, it has Zürich’s largest collection of modern art and is known both for its permanent art collection and its temporary exhibitions. Along with works by Alberto Giacometti, there are also artworks by Picasso, Monet and Chagall, as well as numerous contemporary Swiss […]
International Red Cross & Red Crescent Museum (Avenue de la Paix 17, Geneva) — the Red Cross is one of the numerous international bodies associated with Geneva. This museum pursues its progress from the mid-19th century, when local businessman Henry Dunant first conceived of a transnational group which would help the afflicted in times of […]
HR Giger Museum (Château St. Germain, Gruyères) – this museum showcases the largest collection of works by Swiss artist H.R. Giger (1940-2014), a long-time resident of Zürich. This museum encompasses his paintings, sculptures, furniture and film designs — dating from the early 1960’s until the present day (including the Hollywood film “Alien”). Giger won an […]
Fraumunster (Stadthausquai 19, Zürich) – this 13th century church, located on the west bank of the Limmat River, is one of the best-known landmarks in Zürich (with its narrow blue spire standing out in the city skyline). Nowadays, many visitors marvel at the five stained glass windows prepared by Marc Chagall in the 1960’s, as […]
Foundation EG Bührle (Zollikerstrasse 172, Zürich) — The art collection of Emil Georg Bührle (1890-1956), a Zürich industrialist, is among the most important 20th-century private collections of European art. French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism constitute the core of the collection. Around these works is an ensemble of 19th-century French art that paved the way for Impressionism […]
FocusTerra (Sonneggstrasse 5, Unterstrasse, Zürich) — run by the ETH’s university’s geology department, this museum focuses on our planet and its wonders. From rocks and minerals to volcanism and plate tectonics there is a lot to learn. If you participate in a guided tour you will even be allowed inside the spectacular unforgettable earthquake simulator! […]
Chateau de Chillon (Av. de Chillon 21, Veytaux/Montreux) – this is an oval-shaped 13th century fortress occupying a stunning setting on the eastern shores of Lake Geneva. For 400 years, this castle was the residence of the Counts of Savoy. This architectural gem, in existence for 1,000 years, has inspired writers from Lord Byron to […]
Bern Historical Museum (Helvetiaplatz 5, Bern) –– the Bernisches Historisches Museum is one of the most important museums of cultural history in Switzerland. Its collections of history, archaeology and ethnography include approximately 500,000 objects dating from the Stone Age to the present and representing cultures from all over the world. The hydria from Grächwil, the […]
Café de Grancy (Avenue du Rond-Point 1, Lausanne) – this restaurant has an “at home feel to it”, complete with its wooden tables and chairs, chalkboard menu, board games and antique furniture sitting area. In addition, promotions like “Wednesday night fondue” take something as commonplace as Switzerland’s national dish and turn it into an extravaganza […]
Einkaufszentrum Glatt (Neue Winterthurerstrasse 99, Glattzentrum/Wallisellen) – this is one of the most popular shopping centers in the Zurich area. Over 100 retailers are found here, covering a range of goods from fashion to jewelry, watches, toys, electronic goods and more. Various eateries are located here as well – from tapas bars, to Starbucks, and […]