ETH Zurich Tour: Meet Albert Einstein
ID: GYG1197375-1837517
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Check out original documents in the university archive
Albert Einstein, the most famous graduate of ETH Zurich and later Nobel Prize winner, studied physics at ETH Zurich from 1896. In 1912, he returned to his alma mater as a professor of theoretical physics. During this time, he created the basis for his general theory of relativity. Learn more about Einstein's time in Zurich and, after a short tour of the ETH main building, you'll be shown a selection of original documents in the ETH Zurich University Archives.
Wheelchair accessible
This tour is wheelchair accessible. If you'd like to use this option, please contact us at barrierefreie-tours@ethz.ch at least three days before the tour. Please include the title and date of the tour in the subject line of the email.
Highlights
- Check out unique original documents
- Learn about Einstein's time in Zurich
- Tour of the ETH main building
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Insurance and disclaimer: www.ethz.ch/buchungsbedingungen
Wheelchair accessible
This tour is wheelchair accessible. If you'd like to use this option, please contact us at barrierefreie-tours@ethz.ch at least three days before the tour. Please include the title and date of the tour in the subject line of the email.
The meeting point is in the foyer of the university archive, which is located on the H-floor of the main building of ETH Zurich at Rämistr. 101.
INCLUDED
- 60-minute tour of the ETH Zurich University Archives. Led by subject matter experts.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Getting 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.
