ETH Zurich Tour: A place of longing for the wilderness ETH Zurich Tour: Wilderness, a place of longing
ID: GYG1197368-1837509
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Nature and landscape in maps and panoramas
Wilderness maps help us explore and understand natural spaces beyond civilization. They're the crucial tool for expeditions, scientific research, and mountaineering. These maps don't just document the landscape, they also show how our relationship with nature has changed. From the first attempts to capture mountains and impassable areas to precise panoramas and reliefs: wilderness maps make natural phenomena visible and satisfy our longing for the unknown.
Wheelchair accessible
This tour is wheelchair accessible. If you'd like to use this option, please contact us at least three days before the tour at barrierefreie-tours (at) ethz.ch. Please include the title and date of the tour in the subject line of the email.
Sign language
This tour is available in sign language. If you'd like to use this option, please contact us at least two weeks before the tour at barrierefreie-tours (at) ethz.ch. Please include the title and date of the tour in the subject line of the email.
Highlights
- A look at different maps
- Stories about adventures in the wild
- Research on alpinism from a new perspective
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 least three days before the tour at barrierefreie-tours (at) ethz.ch. Please include the title and date of the tour in the subject line of the email.
Sign language
This tour is available in sign language. If you'd like to use this option, please contact us at least two weeks before the tour at barrierefreie-tours (at) ethz.ch. Please include the title and date of the tour in the subject line of the email.
The meeting point is at the foyer of the ETH library, in the H-wing of the main building, which is located at Rämistr. 101.
INCLUDED
- 60-minute tour in the ETH Library, ETH Zurich. Led by 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.