All historic houses to visit in Zurich

Step into the past at 7 historic houses in Zurich. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Zurich:

  1. Swiss National Museum1

    Swiss National Museum

     Zurich
    The Swiss National Museum in Zurich, also known as Landesmuseum Zürich, is the primary branch of the Swiss National Museum. It is conveniently located near Zurich Central Station, making it easily accessible for tourists and locals alike. The museum is dedicated to the cultural history of Switzerland, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's rich heritage.
  2. Museum Bärengasse2

    Museum Bärengasse

     Zurich
    The Museum Bärengasse is situated in the city quarter of Zurich. It is composed of two adjacent, four-story buildings named 'Zum Schanzenhof' and 'Zur Weltkugel', both dating back to the 17th century. These historical buildings originally stood 65 meters further east on the other side of Talstrasse, but were relocated due to a large construction project in the early 1970s.
  3. Park-Villa Rieter3

    Park-Villa Rieter

     Zurich
    Park-Villa Rieter is a villa located in Zurich that is utilized as a museum building. This historical structure offers a unique setting for the display of various exhibits, contributing to the rich cultural experience of the city.
  4. Museum Bellerive4

    Museum Bellerive

     Zurich
    The Museum Bellerive, located in Zurich, transitioned into the Centre for Architecture Zurich (ZAZ) in September 2018. This change marked the beginning of a three-year pilot project. The ZAZ serves as a vibrant exhibition and meeting place, dedicated to conveying architectural issues to a broad public.
  5. Museum Strauhof5

    Museum Strauhof

     Zurich
    The Strauhof is a literature house situated in the heart of Zurich's old town at Augustinergasse 9. This Baroque citizen's house is a hub for literature and its spatial staging, offering a unique experience for literature enthusiasts. The exhibitions, which change regularly, focus on facts and fictions, stories and poems, making classic works and current topics accessible to visitors.
  6. Villa Schönberg6

    Villa Schönberg

     Zurich
    Villa Schönberg is a historically significant and protected building situated in the Enge district of Zurich, at Gablerstrasse 14. This location is easily accessible and offers visitors a chance to explore a piece of Zurich's architectural history.
  7. Civil Defense Museum7

    Civil Defense Museum

     Zurich
    The Civil Defense Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, is a unique attraction located in an underground, three-story deep civil defense round bunker in the Wipkingen district. This historical structure has been managed by the city of Zurich since 2005 and is the only civil defense museum in Switzerland. Its unique profile makes it a one-of-a-kind museum in Europe.