ETH Polyterrasse
Polyterrasse ETH Zürich
A large terrace in front of the main building of ETH, Einstein's alma mater. It offers free views over the old town towers, the Limmat, and distant snowy peaks, and you can ride a century-old funicular up and down.
ETH Zurich is a prestigious university that has produced more than 20 Nobel laureates. Einstein studied and taught here. The main building, designed by Gottfried Semper, and the Polyterrasse in front of it are the best free viewpoints over the city. The cathedral's twin towers, St. Peter's Church, and the lake are all in view. From Central, take the red mini funicular Polybahn, which opened in 1889. The ride takes about 2 minutes. Visitors can also enter the main building, and on weekdays its canteen is open to the public.
Opening hours
Platform open all day; Polybahn approx. 06:45–19:15 (closed Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Niederdorf (Old Town)
- Kunsthaus Zürich
- Lindenhof
- Grossmünster
- Zürich Hauptbahnhof
- Swiss National Museum
- St. Peter Church
- Bahnhofstrasse