ETH Zurich Tour: Exploring the Sky
ID: GYG1197374-1837515
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Walking tour of the Semper Observatory
In the 1860s, the architect Gottfried Semper had the Swiss Federal Observatory built. Generations of researchers have peered into the vastness of space from here. Sunspots were studied from the cupola. On the walking tour, you will discover an architectural jewel in central Zurich and explore a piece of scientific history.
In the 1860s, the architect Gottfried Semper had the Swiss Federal Observatory built. Generations of researchers have peered into the vastness of space from here. Sunspots were studied from the cupola. On the walking tour, you will discover an architectural jewel in central Zurich and explore a piece of scientific history.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Semper
- Research into sunspots
- A look inside an architectural jewel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Insurance and waiver: www.ethz.ch/buchungsbedingungen
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 guided 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 main entrance of the Semper Observatory at Schmelzbergstr. 25.
INCLUDED
- 60-minute tour of the Semper Observatory at ETH Zurich. Guided by subject matter experts.
NOT INCLUDED
- All food and drink
- Transportation to the meeting 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.
