Altstadtkirchen Zürich
churchA collective of historic city-centre churches in Zurich (including Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter, Predigerkirche and Wasserkirche) that hosts worship services, concerts and guided tours; known for the Chagall windows and extensive public tour programme.
Upcoming Events (33)
Naegeli Totentanz
On 11 April 2026 at 11:00, join a public guided tour of Naegeli Totentanz at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich. This art-focused experience delves into the Totentanz motif, offering historical context and interpretation within a sacred church setting.
Die Stadtkirche St. Peter
Explore Stadtkirche St. Peter in Zurich during an open-hours program at Altstadtkirchen. Discover its historic architecture and church heritage in a quiet, contemplative setting. A family-friendly glimpse into one of the city’s oldest sacred sites.
Auf den Spuren von Marc Chagall
Guided museum tour tracing the works and themes of Marc Chagall in Zurich on 26 March 2026, offering insight into the artist's life and paintings.
Tiere im Grossmünster
Families and curious kids explore animals at the Altstadtkirchen program 'Tiere im Grossmünster' in Zurich. This indoor, educational activity at 11:00 on 18 April 2026 offers child-friendly insights about animals connected to the Grossmünster setting, blending local history with the natural world in a welcoming church venue.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Die Wasserkirche
Die Wasserkirche is a museum exhibit at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich exploring water's symbolism in sacred spaces through an immersive installation. The show combines light, sound, and sculpture to reinterpret church architecture and baptismal waters. A contemplative, artsy experience for adults and curious families.
Instandsetzung Grossmünster
Join a public guided tour at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich to explore the ongoing restoration of the Grossmünster. Discover the restoration techniques, architectural details, and the church’s storied history as you walk through the site.
Die Reformation
Join a guided tour of Die Reformation at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich, exploring how the Reformation reshaped church life and civic culture. The session offers historical context and artifacts in a historic church setting.
Das Fraumünster
Join a guided evening at Altstadtkirchen to explore Fraumünster's historic architecture and its renowned stained-glass heritage. The program blends architectural insight with the church's role in Zurich's Old Town, offering a thoughtful look at religious art and history.
Auf den Spuren von Marc Chagall
Guided museum tour tracing the works and themes of Marc Chagall in Zurich on 26 March 2026, offering insight into the artist's life and paintings.
Die Bibel im Fraumünster
A church-based exhibition at Altstadtkirchen Fraumünster in Zurich, tracing the Bible’s history through manuscripts and religious art. Visitors glimpse Fraumünster’s medieval heritage and its impact on the city’s religious life, with contextual displays in a historic setting.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Turm Grossmünster
Guided tower tour of the Grossmünster in Zurich's Old Town, offering panoramic city views and a peek inside the historic church tower. The event explores architecture and history of Zurich's landmark, hosted by Altstadtkirchen via the Zurich museums network.
Uhren und Glocken St. Peter
An exhibit at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich exploring historic clocks and church bells linked to St. Peter. Discover centuries of horological craft and the city’s soundscape through finely preserved timepieces and bell mechanisms.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Die Predigerkirche
Visit Die Predigerkirche at Altstadtkirchen to explore sacred architecture and Zurich's medieval urban heritage. This exhibition showcases the church's history, art, and role in the city, with insights inside a historic space.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Instandsetzung Grossmünster
Join a public session on the restoration of the Grossmünster at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich. Learn about conservation techniques, architectural history, and the ongoing maintenance of this landmark, with expert insights into stonework, scaffolding, and future plans.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Die Wasserkirche
Explore Die Wasserkirche at Zurich’s Altstadtkirchen, a water-themed art installation housed in a historic church. This exhibition blends architectural space with contemporary storytelling, offering a contemplative, atmosphere-rich experience in a sacred city landmark.
Die Turmuhren von St. Peter
Explore the iconic St. Peter tower clocks in Zurich during a focused museum talk at Altstadtkirchen. Discover the history, mechanics, and cultural role of the clock tower, illustrated with artifacts and images that illuminate centuries of timekeeping.
Die Stadtkirche St. Peter
Public guided tour of Stadtkirche St. Peter at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich. Learn about the church’s history, its architecture, and its role in the old town during a 45-minute visit.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Polke-Fenster im Grossmünster
Site-specific Polke Fenster exhibition at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich, presenting Polke’s window artworks associated with the Grossmünster. A contemporary art installation housed in a historic church setting, inviting art lovers to view on Sep 30, 2026 at 14:00.
Die Zünfte in der Reformation
Explore the role of guilds during Zurich's Reformation in an insightful lecture at Altstadtkirchen. The talk traces how craft guilds influenced religious life, civic order, and social change, drawing on archival sources and expert commentary.
Naegeli Totentanz
Experience Naegeli Totentanz in the historic Altstadtkirchen. This art exhibition centers on the Totentanz motif, presented in a church setting that invites quiet reflection and dialogue between medieval symbolism and contemporary interpretation.
Turm St. Peter
Experience a rare heavy metal performance inside the historic St. Peter tower at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich. The concert fuses high-energy riffs with centuries-old stone walls, delivering a striking clash of medieval architecture and modern metal in an atmospheric church setting.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.
Tiere im Grossmünster
Tiere im Grossmünster offers a family-friendly exploration at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich. Kids and adults discover animals linked to the church’s history through interactive displays and guided talks, turning a church visit into a playful cultural outing.
Turm Grossmünster
Climb the historic tower at Grossmünster in Zurich's Altstadtkirchen for an evening tour. Learn about the tower’s architecture and the church’s medieval history as city views unfold from the heights. A distinctive cultural highlight hosted by Zürcher Museen.
Die Predigerkirche
Explore Die Predigerkirche in Zurich’s Old Town. This architecture-and-history focused event invites visitors to discover the church’s medieval features, its role in the city’s development, and the Altstadtkirchen setting through a guided, daylight-friendly program. A thoughtful outing for heritage enthusiasts.
Das Fraumünster
Public guided tour of Fraumünster at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich on 21 November 2026 at 11:00. Explore medieval origins, architectural highlights, and the famed Chagall stained-glass windows in an engaging indoor visit.
Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster
Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.