Kunsthaus Zurich : info and guided tour

Introduction to Kunsthaus Zurich

Kunsthaus Zurich is the city’s main fine arts museum and one of the most important in Switzerland. Located at Heimplatz, it brings together a renowned collection spanning several centuries of art, with a strong focus on Swiss and European works. The museum attracts visitors both for its artworks and for its major cultural role in Zurich.

The museum has developed over time around a group of buildings that have become landmarks. Its architecture combines different periods and volumes, reflecting its gradual evolution. The recent extension has increased its visibility in the district and made it possible to showcase the major collections and temporary exhibitions more extensively.

Kunsthaus is known for the quality and depth of its holdings, which trace major artistic movements from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. Visitors can discover paintings, sculptures and graphic works displayed in a variety of galleries. It is an essential address for understanding Zurich’s art scene.

Among the highlights, the permanent collections play a central role, with works by important Swiss artists as well as major names in European art. The whole visit is rich and coherent, with the museum’s architecture in dialogue with the artworks on display. The museum’s address, Heimpl. 1/5, places it in the heart of Zurich.

Discover Zurich with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the collections of Kunsthaus Zurich, by putting the artworks, artists and the museum’s evolution into context. This approach also provides useful insight into the Heimplatz district and Kunsthaus’s place in Zurich’s cultural life, in a simple and focused way.