Swiss National Museum
Zurich, Switzerland

Swiss National Museum

Type: museum / history

The largest history museum in Switzerland, housed in an impressive neo-Gothic building from 1898. It preserves more than one million objects showcasing the cultural and historical heritage of Switzerland from prehistory to the modern era. The collection of clocks, weapons, and decorative arts is particularly popular.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~10.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Admission is free on the first Wednesday of the month. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office or online. An audio guide available in multiple languages is included in the price.

Parking nearby

Parking Ibis Style & Adagio — ShareP

Parking Ibis Style & Adagio — ShareP

Open 24 hours garage/underground 276m to the landmark

Address: Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 44 505 44 50

Zurich Bus station

Zurich Bus station

Open 24 hours garage/underground 331m to the landmark

Address: Ausstellungsstrasse 15, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof

Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof

Open 24 hours garage/underground 335m to the landmark

Address: Sihlquai 41, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 44 415 52 50

Velostation Europaplatz

Velostation Europaplatz

Open until 22:00 garage/underground 368m to the landmark

Address: Robert-Stephenson-Weg 2, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–22:00 Tuesday: 07:00–22:00 Wednesday: 07:00–22:00 Thursday: 07:00–22:00 Friday: 07:00–22:00 Saturday: 08:00–22:00 Sunday: 08:00–22:00

Phone: +41 44 291 94 33

Onepark - Parkplatz Zürich - Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Onepark - Parkplatz Zürich - Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Open 24 hours garage/underground 370m to the landmark

Address: Hotel Zürich Marriott, Neumühlequai 42, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Brasserie Federal

Brasserie Federal

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.00 2888 reviews 119m

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€€ recommended

Address: Bahnhofplatz 15, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 217 15 85

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–23:00 Tuesday: 09:00–23:00 Wednesday: 09:00–23:00 Thursday: 09:00–23:00 Friday: 09:00–00:00 Saturday: 09:00–00:00 Sunday: 09:00–23:00
McDonald’s

McDonald’s

Open until 06:00
⭐ 3.70 4226 reviews 267m

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€€ recommended

Address: Bahnhofplatz 5, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 211 80 70

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–01:00 Tuesday: 08:00–01:00 Wednesday: 08:00–01:00 Thursday: 08:00–04:00 Friday: 08:00–06:00 Saturday: 08:00–06:00 Sunday: 08:00–06:00
SAM'S Pizza Land

SAM'S Pizza Land

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.00 2280 reviews 368m

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€€ recommended

Address: Schweizergasse 6, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 211 16 30

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–22:00 Tuesday: 09:00–22:00 Wednesday: 09:00–22:00 Thursday: 09:00–22:00 Friday: 09:00–00:00 Saturday: 09:00–00:00 Sunday: 11:00–22:00
Rheinfelder Bierhalle

Rheinfelder Bierhalle

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.30 4400 reviews 448m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

bar recommended

Address: Niederdorfstrasse 76, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 251 54 64

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–00:00 Tuesday: 09:00–00:00 Wednesday: 09:00–00:00 Thursday: 09:00–00:00 Friday: 09:00–00:00 Saturday: 09:00–00:00 Sunday: 09:00–00:00
Restaurant Brasserie Johanniter | Swiss Restaurant & Eventraum

Restaurant Brasserie Johanniter | Swiss Restaurant & Eventraum

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.50 5963 reviews 457m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

bar €€ recommended

Address: Niederdorfstrasse 70, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 253 62 00

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–23:30 Tuesday: 11:00–00:00 Wednesday: 11:00–00:00 Thursday: 11:00–00:00 Friday: 11:00–00:00 Saturday: 11:00–00:00 Sunday: 11:00–00:00