Can't miss this church walking along the river. Inside is the usual high high ceilings, reliefs,…read moreand some stellar stained glass. It's about 3 meters to the top- (about $3) tickets available on site - no rez required. Stairs! First level a killer, you & your backpack will have a hard time navigating the tiny twisty stairs. Thankfully, there's a couple rest stops, one even has chairs by the windows, bring a book- or rest- pretending to be looking for something in your bag. There are eight windows on top with stunning views. Minus one star because they closed off the balconies, making it impossible to see past the 4' + decorative concrete barrier, except for snippets through the medallions. All in all, a worthwhile stop, but photographers will have to look for another vantage point.

The Grossmünster is a show stopper! We were walking along the river and I had to find a way to walk…read moreover there! Inside is gorgeous! They offer a tour inside, and walk-ins are welcome. You can walk inside and look (free of charge) at the first level of the church.

Kirche St. Peter is one of the four main churches in the old town of Zurich…read more The Clock Tower is such a beautiful site along the skyline in Zurich. It is one of the largest in Europe. Even bigger than Big Ben in London. Interestingly, the Clock Tower is not owned by the church. The Clock Tower is owned by the City of Zurich while the nave and staircase leading to the tower are owned by the church. Historically, the tower was used for fire watch duties. It still has a wooden roof (the only remaining wooden roof in Zurich for a historical building.) The tower has had a mechanical church clock since the 13th century. It was the timekeeper for the city of Zurich for centuries. Nice to visit and hear the church bells ring to welcome a new hour on the hour.

Nothing to see. They were having an event and under construction.. pick one already.lol…read more. Recognized as the LARGEST CLOCK FACE IN EUROPE. The building is nice tho..

Yelp Review 2026 #53:…read more My first visit to Fraumunster, I didn't even bother going in. I just took pictures of the 4 iconic and most photographed churches in Zurich. I revisited Zürich recently and this time, I checked out the Marc Chagall windows. As an art history buff, I owed myself a visit here even though Chagall isn't my favorite. He's a very important part of art history. He's known for his use of bold and vivid use of colors. He dabbled in painting, stained glass, ceramics, set design, etc. Other notable stained glass creations in Fraumunster include those by Heston, and Giacometti. It costs 5CHF (at time of writing) to enter - which is cheap by Swiss standards. You can't buy tickets in advance or online. Be sure to check their hours. There's a small crypt museum which was only opened to the paying public after renovations in 2016. There's a lot of text to read to learn more about the church. An excerpt: "The Fraumünster was founded in 853 by King Louis "the German", a grandson of Charlemagne. The royal abbey was built on a site which had still been flooded by Lake Zurich until not long before. According to the founding legend, the king doubted whether the location was suitable, whereupon a rope descended from the heavens to mark the construction site, a sign which allayed Louis' concerns."

We had been told by our guide the Fraumünster was free, which was inaccurate - it's $5 for adults…read moreand ended up dropping in before we left Zurich. Is the space pretty? Yes. Is it worth a special trip? No. There are about 4-5 different stained glass windows and while it's very relaxing and unique to a degree, there just isn't much to see and the air quality really isn't great. All in all, if you're in the area, have 10 minutes to spare, and don't mind the fee I'd say go for it, but otherwise (especially if you have allergies) you're not missing much by skipping it.

Predigerkirche is one of the four main churches in the old town of Zürich besides the Fraumünster,…read moreGrossmünster https://www.yelp.com/biz/grossmünster-zürich-3?hrid=8kvOPOQJfwo-FTh7sS4Erw and Saint Peter. It was first built in 1231 and completed in 1269 as a monastery of the Dominican Order. It has had extensive renovations, the most recent significant one completed in 1967-1968. The pipe organ was installed in 1503 and then broken following the Reformation. In 1879, a new organ was installed and that one was in turn replaced in 1923. The church is open and I was not disturbed while I entered and sat for a few minutes peacefully. A service was getting ready to begin and I was not interested in attending, so I departed. [Review 16472 overall - 22 in Switzerland - 1980 of 2021.]

The purpose of a church is for worship, and a gaudy or overly decorative appearance certainly…read moredoesn't matter to God, nor a complete lack of artwork and style. However, if you're approaching this religious facility as a tourist, this is certainly one of the most ordinary churches you'll ever tour in Europe. The exterior of Predigerkirche adjacent to the Zentralbibliothek is extraordinary. But I wouldn't go out of my way to tour the interior. With plain white walls and a total lack of embellishments, it won't wow visitors like other churches across the continent. But the ceiling is admittedly spectacular. Honestly, the best pictures you'll take here are of the majestic clock tower outside.

A lovely quiet Roman Catholic Church where you can either enjoy the architectural beauty (both…read moreoutside & inside) or just to light a candle and have time to yourself.

St. Peter has the largest church clock face in Europe, 8.7m (28.5 ft) diameter!…read more That's pretty much the highlight when visiting, as this is a Protestant church, so it's not particularly ornate. But, my friend did recently discover a modern, glass elevator right outside--which looked totally out of place in the old town--but was absolutely cool for performing sudden disappearing acts. While we were meandering about the grounds, one moment he was next to us... and then he suddenly emerged at the cobblestone path below the steps! :O

This church has the largest exterior clock in Europe. The walk around it is fabulous. Part of…read morewalking tour of Zurich

Anyone that knows me knows that I love to walk. So, after a busy day at Rheinfall, I still wanted…read moreto walk and explore Zurich. Left my hotel looking for a place with a good view of the river and old city. Like a magnet, I was pulled to Lindenhof. Lindenhof is a historic hill and public square in the heart of Zurich. It is known for its Roman origins, medieval significance, and panoramic views of the city. Lindenhof sits on a hill in Zurich's Old Town. People have lived here for thousands of years dating back to prehistoric communities during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Old tombstones found here have been traced back to Roman times. During the 9th century, a royal palace was built here. That site later served as a place to unify Swizerland under the Helvetic Constitution. I love how medieval history also documents how women dressed up as soldiers to defend the city. It was so nice to relax and enjoy the tranquil, tree-covered park. The panoramic views of the Limmat River, Lake Zurich, and Old Town were stunning. Listening to the church bells ring in unison was a bit magical. A beautiful park to visit on Switzerland National Day.

This hill is located in the the oldest part of Zurich (near Schipfe). It was once a Celtic…read moresettlement and then it became a Roman fort. The stone wall of the fort is what you see today. There's more history there that is still being uncovered. Some items found around the Lindenhof date back to the 1st century BC. Today, it's a large park with incredible views of Zurich and the Limmat River. We saw groups of people playing boules in the grassy area on a Sunday, as well as people playing chess. There's a fountain in the middle of the square that pays homage to Hedwig's women who wore battle gear to defend the city during the seige of Zurich in 1292. It's worth seeking out as it can be quite peaceful up there even though it's a tourist hot spot. The walk up the somewhat steep pathway and steps to get there from the city center is worth it. I've read that there is an elevator for those with mobility issues, but I didn't see one. There are benches as well as places to sit along the wall. It's shady and breezy up there. A great place to relax and enjoy the view.

It's the medieval square in front of the Fraumünster Church. This large square was once the…read morecourtyard of the abbey. We visited on a Sunday morning. The area in front of the church had rows of tables that were being set up for a lovely post-service lunch gathering for its parishioners. How cool is that? Actually, the tables may have been in front of the Grossmünster now that I look back at it. Either way, it's cool that they even do that. We crossed over the bridge to this square after taking in the views of the Grossmünster. It's a major gathering place in Zurich's Old Town. There were many locals having brunch at the cafés, and tourists learning about the history of the square and the guild houses around it. The Münster Fountain was particularly impressive. What's cool is that these fountains provide excellent drinking water. There's an area with a tap where you can fill up a pitcher or water bottle. It appears that Winston Churchill was here in 1946. There is a plaque commemorating his "United States of Europe" speech at the University of Zurich. It's in front of the guild house called "Zunfthaus zur Meisen" where he visited during his time here. It's a part of the city that shouldn't be missed. You're going to pass through it anyway to get to the Fraumünster and to Lindenhof Hill. It's worth it just to walk along the cobblestone streets of Old Town.

The square area surrounding the Fraumunster, often the sight of local events including their annual…read moreChristmas market. Off the square you will find lovely cobblestone streets to lose yourself in as you take in the local flavors and feasts for the senses.