ETH Zurich Tour: Main Building Center Group
ID: GYG1026578-O-1826314
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
The main building of ETH Zurich has shaped the cityscape since the 1860s. Generations of students and scientists have been learning, teaching, and researching here to this day.
The main building of ETH Zurich is one of the most famous buildings in the city. Designed by Gottfried Semper, the building has stood above the center of Zurich since the 1860s and remains a central place for study and research.
During the tour, you'll explore the sprawling corridors, the striking main hall, and the Semperaula – rooms where lectures are held, discussions are held, and scientific ideas are developed. You'll get insights into the history of the house as well as its everyday life today.
The tour combines past and present: you'll learn more about Albert Einstein's time at the ETH and at the same time experience a building that is still used and shaped daily by students, researchers, and teachers.
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.
Suitable for people with visual impairments
This tour is especially suitable for people with visual impairments. 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.
Highlights
- Check out Einstein's locker
- Check out the city view from the rooftop terrace
- Check out the newly renovated Semper Auditorium
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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.
This tour is especially suitable for people with visual impairments. 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.
The meeting point is at the Three Graces Fountain, which is located at the entrance of the main building at Rämistr. 101.
INCLUDED
- 60-minute tour of the ETH Zurich campus. Led by a student guide.
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.
