Geological city tour
Join us on a geological tour through Zurich!
Geology in Zurich – an unconventional city tour
Did you ever ask yourself what kind of building stones were used in Zurich throughout the centuries? What material the ETH main building, the Zurich main station or the National Museum are built of? How glacial deposits shaped the cityscape? Where all the different fronts, paving stones and fountains come from and what they consist of? Or do you just want to see the city from a new perspective?
Then come and join focusTerra and the Georesources Switzerland Group on an interesting journey from the past to the present, across a moraine ridge and past erratic blocks, to old and new buildings constructed with a colourful palette of natural and artificial stones that characterise the city of Zurich.
The geological city tour is held on the following dates from 17.00 to 19.00. Registration is not necessary.
Detailed information
Age
The tour is suitable for participants of all ages. Please note that the tour requires walking through Zurich with only limited possibilities to sit down on the way. The tour is conducted in all weather conditions.
Duration
2 hours
Rates
During opening hours (Mon–Fri: 09.00 to 17.00)
- Schools: 320 CHF per class
- Groups: 320 CHF per group of 20 people
Outside of opening hours (Mon–Fri)
- Schools: 370 CHF per class
- Groups: 370 CHF per group of 20 people
Weekends (Private guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays upon special request only)
- Schools: 420 CHF per class
- Groups: 420 CHF per group of 20 people
Please note the cancellation fees.