Architecture

The main building of the ETH Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich stands on a hill overlooking Zurich’s Old Town.

In the place where the machine factory, Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO), once stood, an architecturally fascinating “park hall” bears witness to the past usage of the site.

Standing on the site of what used to be the Hunziker cement factory is the fascinating urban development project, Hunziker Areal, which particularly enthralls architecture lovers.

The Toni Campus, on the site of an old dairy, has been occupied by Zurich University of the Arts since 2014.

The Swiss National Museum is a particular highlight for architecture enthusiasts. It is a meeting place for two architectural epochs that could scarcely be more different.

This student residence is a real eye-catcher. It is also the first residential complex in Zurich to be built right on campus.

This architectural masterpiece is located in the heart of the Faculty of Law.

The prize-winning Leutschenbach School stands out for its structural and architectural finesse.

This building with its playful windows is striking, even from afar. But there’s even more behind them.

The Cassiopeia boardwalk enables pedestrians and joggers to follow a route all the way along the left bank of Lake Zurich without interruption.

Regensberg Castle was once the ancestral seat of the House of Regensberg.

A medieval castle on a rocky spur and roaring masses of water: the Rhine Falls and Schloss Laufen near Schaffhausen treat visitors to an impressive sight.

Located parallel to the tracks of Zurich Main Station, the overall architectural concept creates new spaces for leisure activities, education, living and working.

Europaallee, situated immediately next to Zurich Main Train Station, is the newest of the city’s neighborhoods and a vibrant mix of shopping, culture, restaurants and bars.

The Chinese Garden is classed as a temple garden and is one of the highest-ranking gardens outside of China.

Plan Lumière – a lighting design concept by which Zurich also shines at night.

On the bridge between Rapperswil and Hurden you find yourself walking in the footsteps of pilgrims.

These stacked shipping containers in Zurich-West are a treat for urban explorers and fans of Freitag bags alike.

The last work by the great architect, Le Corbusier, stands in a beautiful location on Lake Zurich.

The Custorhaus in Eschenbach looks back on an eventful history. Today it is a cultural venue.

In the busy heart of Zurich, you’ll find one of the first projects of star architect Santiago Calatrava.

The Prime Tower is fast joining the Grossmünster church in the ranks of Zurich landmarks.

An exceptional architectural monument from the 70s houses the Vögele Cultural Center. It is based in Pfäffikon on Lake Zurich.

Thanks to Augusto Giacometti, what is probably the most beautiful police station entrance hall worldwide is located in the heart of Zurich.

Situated near to Winterthur, Kyburg Castle towers 150 meters (490 ft) above the River Töss. Kyburg Castle is a very well preserved feudal castle and the oldest castle museum in Switzerland.

The district in the west of Zurich is full of contrasts, boasting an unpolished charm.

The city and canton parliaments meet in Zurich's Rathaus (city hall) – forming a unique style-mix in Switzerland.

The National Museum Zurich is located behind the Main Station and is the most frequently visited museum of cultural history in Switzerland.

Look and watch over Zurich together with Charlemagne.