ETH Zurich Tour: Art for the Hönggerberg (DE)
ID: GYG1185999-1818893
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
An artistic campus tour
The works of art on the Hönggerberg campus are closely related to the first stage of the site's expansion in the 1960s and 1970s, when the "Buildings for Physics" were erected by Albert Heinrich Steiner. On the public tour, you will learn about art-in-architecture projects, federal purchases, and artistic interventions. Max Bill, H.R. Giger, Elisabeth Leuenberger, Willy Weber – prominent and lesser-known artists are waiting for you to discover them.
The works of art on the Hönggerberg campus are closely related to the first expansion phase of the site in the 60s and 70s, when the "Buildings for Physics" were built by Albert Heinrich Steiner. On the public tour, you will get to know art-on-building projects, federal purchases, and artistic interventions. Max Bill, H.R. Giger, Elisabeth Leuenberger, Willy Weber – prominent and lesser-known artists are waiting for you to discover them.
Highlights
- Viewing of Kunst-am-Bau projects
- Discovery of hidden works of art
- Insight into the campus from a new perspective
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Insurance and disclaimer: www.ethz.ch/buchungsbedingungen
Wheelchair accessible
This guided tour is wheelchair accessible. If you would like to use this option, please contact us at barrierefreie-tours@ethz.ch at least three days before the tour. Please indicate the title and date of the guided tour in the subject line of the e-mail.
Sign language
This guided tour is available in sign language. If you would like to use this option, please contact us at barrierefreie-tours@ethz.ch at least two weeks before the tour. Please indicate the title and date of the guided tour in the subject line of the e-mail.
The meeting point is in front of the HIL building at Campus Info, Stefano-Franscini-Platz, on the Hönggerberg campus.
INCLUDED
- 60-minute tour of the ETH Zurich campus. Guided by a specialist.
NOT INCLUDED
- All food and drink
- Transportation to the departure point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
