Heartbrut Walk

Do you love striking architecture, Brutalist buildings, and Zurich’s legendary urban nature?

Does your heart beat for contemporary art, Brutalist-inspired architecture and parks? Then this relaxed walk from the Kunsthaus extension to the lakeside promenade with writer, artist and Heartbreat head Karin Bürki (@heartbrut_official) is for you.

Your walk begins with a tour of the new Kunsthaus extension by David Chipperfield and its striking public entrance hall. Next up is the neighbouring Rämibühl Cantonal School and Park (1970), which was strongly inspired by Alvar Aalto and Scandinavian modernism.

After a stroll along the iconic Calatrava gallery (1990), modelled on a bull's rib cage above Stadelhofen station, we take a short tram ride to Seefeld district and visit the Le Corbusier Pavilion (1967) - the last building the überdaddy of Brutalism realised in his lifetime.

After a short walk along the lakeside promenade, we finish our tour with a visit to Henry Moore’s emblematic, sheep-inspired bronze sculpture (1971), a spaceship-like pyramid and an equally stunning Brutalist beauty from the same era.

Program:

Meeting point: In front of the main entrance to the Chipperfield Building (Kunsthaus extension), Heimplatz 5, 8001 Zurich

• Tour of the Kunsthaus extension, public entrance hall

• Kunsthaus extension art garden
• Rämibühl Cantonal School, Auditorium and Park
• Calatrava gallery above Stadelhofen railway station
• Le Corbusier Pavilion
• Sheep Piece, bronze sculpture by Henry Moore
• Pyramid House
• Klausstud House

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Saturday 05.10.24 / 10:30 - 13:00

Outdoor Guided Walking Tour

Duration: 2hrs 30min

NOTE:

Easy walk for all fitness levels

Pack a drink and a snack

Weatherproof clothing recommended

Tram ticket NOT included (short journey, 2.40 CHF half fare)

All architecture, apart from the Kunsthaus extension, to be viewed from the outside.

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VN Residents: 1x free spot available via email.

General Tickets: CHF 25.-

Open to VN Residents and the Community

Walk-ins are welcome; payment can be made on the spot.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Swiss National Museum, 2 Museumstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland