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We are pleased to welcome you to the Grossmünster. Here you can find all the information you need to plan your visit.
Opening hours · Special opening hours · Tours · Getting there · Contact
1 March – 31 October
10 am – 6 pm
1 November – 28 February
10 am – 5 pm
Church service: Sunday at 10 am
The service will be held in German.
The church opens at 12.30 pm for visitors.
Our church is open to you free of charge for quiet contemplation and visits.
Did you know that certain services and events are streamed live and can be viewed at www.altstadtkirchen-live.ch?
There are currently no extraordinary closures.
All events and services can be found in the ↗ calendar (German).
Bible collection (Schriftensammlung)Bible collection with the exhibition «Getruckt zů Zürich»: bibles and scriptures of Grossmünster.
Summer | 1 March – 31 October
12 – 5 pm
Closed on Tuesday
Winter | 1 November – 28 February
12 – 4 pm
Closed on Tuesday
Adults: CHF 5.–
Children and adolescents under the age of 17, students and AHV card holders: CHF 2.–
Admission entitles you to visit the Karlsturm and to a discount of CHF 5.– on the admission to the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich (CHF 11.– instead of CHF 16.–).
Cloister (Kreuzgang)Immerse yourself in an oasis of peace and contemplation: visit the garden with ornamental plants of cultural history in the centre of the late 12th century cloister and ponder about the meaning of whimsical figures, animal scenes and grimaces.
Summer | 1 March – 31 October
Mon – Sun, 10 am – 6 pm
Winter | 1 November – 28 February
Mon – Sun, 10 am – 5 pm
A stunning view over the city and the lake all the way to the nearby alps: the audio guide accompanies you on the 187 steps from the nave up to the viewing platform on the Karlsturm.
Tip: you can also experience street art with Naegeli's Dance of Death sprayings.
Summer | 1 March – 31 October
Mon – Sat 10 am – 5.30 pm
Sun 12.30 – 5.30 pm
Winter | 1 November – 28 February
Mon – Sat 10 am – 4.30 pm
Sun 12.30 – 4.30 pm
Last admission 1 hour before church closes.
Adults: CHF 5.–
Children and adolescents under the age of 17, students and AHV card holders: CHF 2.–
Admission entitles you to visit the bible collection (Schriftensammlung) and to a discount of CHF 5.– on the admission to the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich (CHF 11.– instead of CHF 16.–).
Audio guide with guided tour in German, English, French, Italian and Rhaeto-Romance. Available at reception, included in the tower admission (plus CHF 5.– deposit).
Cost audio guide: CHF 5.–
Are you visiting the church individually? If you wish, you can rent an audio guide at the ticket desk that will take you through the church and gives background information about the Reformation.
Languages audio guide:
Public guided tours are conducted in German.
The churches situated in the old town have many facets. We regularly offer public guided tours on over 20 topics.
↗ Program and registration
We offer a variety of private guided tours which can be booked in English.
↗ More about private tours
Would you like to visit the church with a larger group – possibly with your own guide? Reserve a time slot here.
↗ Information and registration
Grossmünsterplatz
8001 Zürich
Tram 3, 4, 11, 15 to «Helmhaus»
10 minutes walk from «Stadelhofen»
Access by car is permitted between 5 am and 12 pm, but parking is only available with a permit.
Access for deliveries for an event in the church is also possible after noon with an access permit in the restricted zone.
You can find more information on how to get here in our FAQ.
Evangelisch-reformierte
Kirchgemeinde Zürich
Kirchenkreis eins
Zwingliplatz 4
8001 Zürich
Discover the sights of the Grossmünster from the architecture of the church over the windows by the artists Giacometti and Polke to the collection of bibles and scriptures, and learn more about the guided tour to the tower.
Visit our FAQ with answers to the most frequently asked questions, write us a message or drop by in person. We are looking forward to hearing from you!