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Sight Hottingen, Zurich

Kunsthaus Zürich

A sight in Hottingen, Zurich, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Wednesday.

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Kunsthaus Zürich in Hottingen, Zurich
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Why go

Major art museum with Swiss and modern collections.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zurich, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Grossmünster and Kronenhalle.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Hottingen
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Wednesday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Zurich, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Grossmünster

    Twin-towered church where the Reformation began in Zurich; climb the Karl tower.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Kronenhalle

    Classic restaurant and bar with Chagall and Picasso on the walls.

    Drinks · 0.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lindenhof

    Tree-shaded hill on a Roman fort site, overlooking the Limmat and Old Town.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Zeughauskeller

    Beer hall in a 1487 armory serving Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and sausages.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Confiserie Sprüngli

    Zurich's chocolatier since 1836, famous for Luxemburgerli macarons.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Zurich Boat Cruise

    ZSG boat cruises from Bürkliplatz; short and long lake loops.

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Kunsthaus Zürich is a stop on our Swiss Lakes by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Zurich run from 3°C in January to 24°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Kunsthaus Zürich itself, we suggest: Wednesday.

Modelled monthly averages for Zurich from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Zurich weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Heimpl. 1/5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Coordinates
47.37110, 8.54908
Destination
Zurich, Switzerland
Website
kunsthaus.ch

Kunsthaus Zürich: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kunsthaus Zürich?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Kunsthaus Zürich. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kunsthaus Zürich?

Our pick: Wednesday. Insider tip: Free on Wednesdays for the collection.

Where is Kunsthaus Zürich?

Kunsthaus Zürich is at Heimpl. 1/5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Hottingen. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kunsthaus Zürich?

Kunsthaus Zürich appears on Swiss Lakes by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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