Zurich Journals

Tons to do in Zurich

A February 2005 trip to Zurich by caromeow

Quote: I've visited Zürich a couple of times now and there's always plenty to see and do. It's much less city-like than I had anticipated. You can walk to most things, and it has a pleasant atmosphere.

Johann Jacobs Museum

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We actually went here because my guidebook said it was free AND you get a free cup of coffee. It's no longer free admission, as they've recently added the Media-Café in the basement. This is where you can look at the making of porcelain, watch some videos, view photos, etc. How to get there: Simply walk south on Limmatquai along the river. The street name will change to Utoquai and then Seefeldquai. Just stay along the river, which will then become a lake. The street becomes a beautiful lakeside promenade and you'll see the sign for the Kaffee Museum. The entrance is on the left side of the building.Things in the museum are labeled only in German, but you can ask for a sheet ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 11, 2005

Johann Jacobs Museum
Seefeldquai 17
Zurich, Switzerland

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Schweizerisches Landesmuseum

Attraction | "Schweizerisches Landesmuseum (SwissNationalMuseum)"

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The Schweizerisches Landesmuseum is housed in a huge mock-Gothic castle. There is so much inside that it can be a bit overwhelming. You're given a sheet with a list of what exhibits are on which floors, so it's best to go straight prehistory (100,000 to 800 BC) to medieval book illuminations to 20th-century fashion exhibits. My personal favorite were the "historical rooms," 16th- and 17th-century rooms. This is on the first floor. The children's toys exhibit was somewhat disappointing. There just aren't that many toys on display. If you're into fashion, however, you'll be happy to know there are tons of Swiss regional costumes on display on the third floor and 18th- to 20th century fashions on...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 11, 2005

Schweizerisches Landesmuseum
Museumstrasse 2 CH-8023
Zurich, Switzerland