Works of Art

Three artworks, three styles by three Swiss artists: now decorating the underground passage between Airport Shopping and the Circle.

A model of Zurich that you can touch: directly next to the Stadthaus, both visually impaired and sighted people can feel the city center with their fingers.

A memorial to Hans Künzi, the “Father of the S-Bahn”, is installed at Europaplatz next to Zurich Main Station, honoring his services in an abstract manner.

In the ewz power substation in the industrial quarter of Oerlikon, a huge perceptual labyrinth provides insights into a subterranean world.

A simple observation inspired Henry Moore to create his “Sheep Piece” work which is based on grazing sheep.

A gigantic “Nana” in the shape of a guardian angel watches over travelers as they pass through the main concourse at Zurich Main Station.

The granite sculpture by Max Bill is a key work by the Concrete artist. It stands in the middle of Zurich’s bustling Bahnhofstrasse.

Stained-glass windows by Sigmar Polke have adorned the Grossmünster in Zurich since 2009, impressing the many visitors.

The famous "Thinker" by Auguste Rodin can also be found in the Gates of Hell outside the Kunsthaus Zurich (art museum).

The first “purposeless machine” by Jean Tinguely stands on the shore of Lake Zurich and still functions perfectly today.

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

The Philosopher’s Egg by Mario Merz decorates the station concourse at Zurich's Main Railway Station.

Stained glass windows by Dan Rubinstein decorate the St. Verena church in Stäfa.

Zwingli was Zurich’s first reformer. His theology gave rise to the Reformed Church.

The Swiss theologian Heinrich Bullinger reinforced the Reformation in Zurich and beyond.

The Ganymed sculpture has adorned the Bürkliterrasse since 1952. In mythology, the beautiful young boy of Zeus is abducted and taken to Mount Olympus.