Augustinerkirche, Zurich

Name: Augustinerkirche
Address: Münzpl. 3, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 44 211 12 76

#63 among attractions in Zurich

Church, Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Augustinerkirche was once one of the five main churches in the old town of Zürich, Switzerland, together with Fraumünster, Grossmünster, Predigern and St. Peter's. First built around 1270 as a Romanesque church belonging to the Augustinian abbey, on occasion of the Reformation in Zürich worship in the church was discontinued. The present Christian Catholic Church community of Zürich planned to rebuild the building to commemorate the old Augustinian church, and for the same reason, Augustinerkirche is still their Parish church, that was rebuilt in 1843/44 by Ferdinand Stadler. In the late 1950s, the church was rebuilt in accordance with the plans for the original structure. Today the building is one of the three medieval churches in the Lindenhof district of the city of Zürich. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 47°22'18"N, 8°32'22"E

Address

Münzpl. 3Kreis 1 (Lindenhof)Zurich 8001 Switzerland

Contact

+41 44 211 12 76

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Day trips

Augustinerkirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bahnhofstrasse, Confiserie Sprüngli, Grossmünster, Zunfthaus zur Meisen.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Augustinerkirche open?

Augustinerkirche is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Augustinerkirche?

Nearby attractions include Augustinergasse, Zurich (1 min walk), Uhrenmuseum Beyer, Zurich (2 min walk), St. Peter, Zurich (3 min walk), Rennweg, Zurich (3 min walk).

How to get to Augustinerkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Augustinerkirche:

Tram

Rennweg • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 17, 6, 7 (3 min walk)
Paradeplatz • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 17, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Zürich Storchen (4 min walk)
Zürich Limmatquai (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Löwenplatz • Lines: 31 (8 min walk)
Bahnhofplatz/HB • Lines: 31 (10 min walk)

Bus

Bürkliplatz • Lines: 161, 165 (9 min walk)
Bahnhofplatz/HB • Lines: N2, N8 (10 min walk)

Train

Zürich Selnau (10 min walk)
Zürich HB SZU (10 min walk)

Light rail

Bahnhof Stadelhofen • Lines: S18 (15 min walk)
Kreuzplatz • Lines: 11, 8, S18 (22 min walk)