ETH Zürich, Zurich

Name: ETH Zürich
Address: Rämistrasse 101, Zurich, 8006, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 44 632 62 52

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Facts and practical information

ETH Zurich is a public research university in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. Founded by the Swiss Federal Government in 1854 with the stated mission to educate engineers and scientists, the school focuses primarily on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Like its sister institution EPFL, it is part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain, part of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 47°22'34"N, 8°32'53"E

Address

Rämistrasse 101Kreis 1 (Hochschulen)Zurich 8006 Switzerland

Contact

+41 44 632 62 52

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ETH Zürich – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster, Swiss National Museum, Hedwig Fountain.

0.5 miW
Main street lined with high-end shops
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse stands as one of the world's most luxurious shopping boulevards. This iconic street, stretching approximately 1.4 kilometers from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Lake Zurich, is a beacon of high-end retail and architectural...
0.5 miSW
Landmark 12th-century cathedral
Grossmünster, Zurich
12 min walk • The Grossmünster, an emblematic church in Zurich, Switzerland, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious history and architectural heritage. This Romanesque-style Protestant church, with its distinctive twin towers, dominates the Zurich skyline and is one of...
0.4 miNW
Swiss history, crafts and furnishings
Swiss National Museum, Zurich
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, the Swiss National Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and history. Housed in an impressive fairytale-like castle built in 1898, the museum's architecture is a stunning example of historicist design, drawing visitors into the...
0.4 miSW
Memorial
Hedwig Fountain, Zurich
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, the Hedwig Fountain stands as a testament to the city's rich history and artistic heritage. The fountain is not just an ordinary water feature; it is a piece of art that pays homage to Hedwig, the patron saint of Zurich.
0.4 miS
Gallery with major European artworks
Kunsthaus, Zurich
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, the Kunsthaus Zurich stands as a beacon of artistic and cultural heritage, inviting art enthusiasts and curious visitors alike to delve into its impressive collection. As a premier art museum in Switzerland, the Kunsthaus is renowned for...
0.4 miSW
Square
Lindenhof, Zurich
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, Lindenhof stands as a serene oasis and a historical square that offers a unique window into the city's past. This tranquil space, shaded by linden trees, not only provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of...
0.4 miSW
Stately town hall from the late 1600s
Zürich Town Hall, Zurich
11 min walk • Zürich Town Hall, known as Zürcher Rathaus in German, is an emblematic building nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of both the cantonal and municipal governments. This historic edifice, whose origins date back to the late 17th...
~1060 ftSW
Church, Huldrych Zwingli, Gothic architecture
Predigerkirche Zürich, Zurich
6 min walk • The Predigerkirche Zürich is a notable historical landmark nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. This church, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Rathausbrücke, Zurich
11 min walk • Rathausbrücke is a pedestrian bridge which crosses the river Limmat in Zürich, Switzerland. It is colloquially named Gmüesbrugg, and is a popular public square connecting Limmatquai, and the Weinplatz plaza and the historical Schipfe quarter.
0.4 miW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Urania Sternwarte, Zurich
11 min walk • Urania Sternwarte is a public observatory in the Lindenhof quarter of Zürich, Switzerland. Its name Urania refers to the muse of astronomy in Greek mythology.
0.5 miNW
Park
Platzspitz park, Zurich
13 min walk • The Platzspitz park is a park in Zurich, located next to the Swiss National Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is ETH Zürich open?

ETH Zürich is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to ETH Zürich?

Nearby attractions include ETH Library, Zurich (1 min walk), Zoologisches Museum, Zurich (2 min walk), Polybahn, Zurich (5 min walk), Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich, Zurich (6 min walk).

How to get to ETH Zürich by public transport?

The nearest stations to ETH Zürich:

Bus

ETH Zentrum • Lines: E (2 min walk)
Central • Lines: N13 (6 min walk)

Tram

ETH/Universitätsspital • Lines: 10, 6, 9 (2 min walk)
Central • Lines: 10, 15, 3, 4, 6, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Polyterrasse ETH (3 min walk)
Central Polybahn (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Central • Lines: 31, 46 (6 min walk)
Neumarkt • Lines: 31 (7 min walk)

Ferry

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

Light rail

Bahnhof Stadelhofen • Lines: S18 (18 min walk)
Kreuzplatz • Lines: 11, 8, S18 (21 min walk)