Zurich
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The Lindenhof, the Grossmünster and the Limmatquai: the old town on the Limmat.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You'll discover the Bahnhofstrasse, the Lindenhof with its view over the Limmat, St Peter's with its huge clock face, the Fraumünster, the Grossmünster, the guild houses on the Limmatquai and, to finish, the Polybahn up to ETH.
A self-guided audio walk through Zurich: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 6 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Duration
- approx. 2 hours
- Languages
- 6
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Landesmuseum und Platzspitz. 3.9 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Landesmuseum, Platzspitz
📷 Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. Main Station & Escher
📷 Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
3. Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg
📷 sidonius, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons
4. Lindenhof Viewpoint
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Schipfe and Weinplatz
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. St. Peter's Clock Face
📷 Juerg.hug, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Augustinergasse
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. Paradeplatz
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Fraumünster, Münsterhof
📷 sidonius, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
10. Münsterbrücke & Church
📷 Juerg.hug, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Grossmünster
📷 Ilya Hirschberg (Kreecher), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Guildhalls on the Quay
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Rathaus and Niederdorf
📷 roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Spiegelgasse Dada/Lenin
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Central and Polybahn
📷 Roland zh, upload on 5. April 2009, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Predigerkirche
📷 Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kunsthaus Zürich
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Opernhaus Zürich
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kronenhalle
📷 CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Café Bar Odeon
📷 Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bürkliplatz
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Frauenbad Stadthausquai
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Männerbad Schanzengraben
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Old Botanical Garden
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Haus Hiltl
📷 Hiltl AG, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rechberggarten
📷 Lantus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hohe Promenade
Chinagarten
📷 Roland zh, upload on 13. September 2009, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Pavillon Le Corbusier
📷 Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Heureka
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Museum Rietberg
📷 Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Enge Church
📷 Liridon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FIFA Museum
📷 Mister No, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Natural History Museum
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Museum für Gestaltung
📷 Photones, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Freitag Tower
📷 Tschubby, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Liebfrauenkirche
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Zoo Zürich
📷 Adrian Michael, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Uetliberg
📷 Parpan05, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Klausstud
📷 Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Landesmuseum und Platzspitz. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Zurich is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese.
Ready for Zurich?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →