Schauspielhaus Pfauen, Zurich

Name: Schauspielhaus Pfauen
Address: Zeltweg 5, Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 44 258 70 70

#67 among attractions in Zurich

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Facts and practical information

The Schauspielhaus Zürich is one of the most prominent and important theatres in the German-speaking world. It is also known as "Pfauenbühne". The large theatre has 750 seats. The Schauspielhaus also operates three stages in the Schiffbau in the western part of Zürich, the Schiffbau/Halle, the Schiffbau/Box and the Schiffbau/Matchbox. ()

Local name: Schauspielhaus Zürich Completed: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 47°22'12"N, 8°32'57"E

Address

Zeltweg 5Kreis 7 (Hottingen)Zurich 8032 Switzerland

Contact

+41 44 258 70 70

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Day trips

Schauspielhaus Pfauen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grossmünster, Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Kunsthaus, Münsterbrücke.

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~1890 ftW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
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~380 ftNW
Gallery with major European artworks
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Bridge
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~1750 ftSW
Archaeological site
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~1740 ftW
Stately town hall from the late 1600s
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~1530 ftSW
Square
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0.4 miSW
Bridge
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Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schauspielhaus Pfauen?

Nearby attractions include Kunsthaus, Zurich (2 min walk), Villa Tobler, Zurich (4 min walk), Kantonsschule Rämibühl, Zurich (5 min walk), Hirschengraben Tunnel, Zurich (5 min walk).

How to get to Schauspielhaus Pfauen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schauspielhaus Pfauen:

Tram

Kunsthaus • Lines: 3, 5, 9 (1 min walk)
Kantonsschule • Lines: 5, 9 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kunsthaus • Lines: 31 (2 min walk)
Neumarkt • Lines: 31 (6 min walk)

Train

Zürich Stadelhofen (7 min walk)
Polyterrasse ETH (13 min walk)

Light rail

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

Bus

Bellevue • Lines: 912, 916 (8 min walk)
Opernhaus • Lines: 912, 916, N18 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Zürich Storchen (9 min walk)
Zürich Limmatquai (10 min walk)