Einstein's Zurich: The Boy Who Walked With Time
Zurich, 1884. You are Marcel, a curious 6-year-old spending your summer near St. Peter’s Church. But today, the clock has stopped, thunder rumbles in the distance, and a strange man with kind eyes and a violin asks for your help.
You guide him through the city’s cobblestone streets, unaware that he’s Albert Einstein—long before he’ll change the world. As you walk, he teaches you to question time itself, solve mind-bending puzzles, and see the universe in a new light.
This walking adventure is a story of wonder, science, and connection—perfect for families and curious minds. But beware: by the end, you might discover that the greatest mystery… is you.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
German, English, French
Highlights
Get to explore Einstein’s favorite spots in the city
Check out important edifices, such as the home of King of Franks or a major Swiss bank
Learn from Einstein’s teachings, explained and demonstrated along the way
Find out more about Einstein’s life
Storyline
You are Marcel, a curious 6-year-old who spends your summer days playing near St. Peter’s Church. But today, something feels different—the clock has stopped, storm clouds are gathering, and a peculiar man with kind eyes and a violin needs your help.
Experience's route
Starting point St Peter
St. Peterhofstatt 1, 8001 Zürich, SwitzerlandFinish point ETH
Leonhardstrasse 36, 8001 Zürich, SwitzerlandPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
39-69 mins
You will walk
2100 steps
Total distance
1.6 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
ETH
Sunclock
Plaza Casa Lenin
Obere Zäune
Das Haus zum Loch
Münsterbrücke
Veltlinerkeller
St. Peter Church
- Best during the day
- Kid friendly
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
German, English, French