Grossmünster
Grossmünster is a Protestant church building in Zurich featuring Romanesque architecture. It is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Switzerland, ranking 25th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C and lows are 14 °C. The most rain occurs between May and August, with monthly rainfall levels between 115 mm and 124 mm. In contrast, January and February are the coldest months, with daily lows of -2 °C. The church is located 10 km from Zürich Airport and 95 km from Bern. Visitors can combine a visit with Fraumünster, which is 0.2 km away, or Kunsthaus Zürich, located 0.3 km away. Other nearby sights include Rhine Falls, the Swiss Museum of Transport, and the Lion Monument, all of which are within about 39 km.
The tower costs Fr. 4, while students can pay Fr. 2. Opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00 from November to February and 10:00 to 18:00 from March to October. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 66 | 80 | 82 | 115 | 120 | 124 | 120 | 100 | 86 | 80 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
