Lindenhof view point, Elevated observation point in Old Town, Switzerland.
The Lindenhof viewpoint provides panoramic views of Zurich's Old Town, Grossmünster Church, City Hall, Limmat River, university, and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
The location transformed from a Roman fort in the 4th century to a Carolingian palace in the 9th century, serving as a residence for Charlemagne's grandson.
The hilltop area functions as a central meeting point where local chess players gather regularly to engage in matches using the permanent outdoor tables.
Located 533 meters from Zürich Main Station and 8.9 kilometers from Zürich Airport, the viewpoint includes wheelchair accessible paths and multiple benches.
Citizens gathered at this location in 1798 to take the oath that sealed the Helvetic Constitution, marking a significant moment in Swiss history.
Location: Zürich
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland 8001 Zürich
GPS coordinates: 47.37306,8.54139
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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Lindenhof
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Old city of Zürich
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Limmatquai
170 m
Augustinerkirche Zürich
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Rathausbrücke
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Oppidum Zürich-Lindenhof
51 m
Rudolf-Brun-Brücke (Uraniabrücke)
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Haus zum Schwert
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Hedwig fountain
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Oetenbach nunnery
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Waisenhaus Zürich
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Museum Strauhof Literaturausstellungen
182 m
Amazonenbrunnen
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Rosenhofbrunnen
144 m
Stüssibrunnen
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Wandbrunnen mit wasserspeiender Bronzemaske
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Bollards of Zürich Transit Maritim
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Haus zur Hindin / Haus zum kleinen Pelikan
66 m
Peterhofstatt
164 m
AugustinerBrunnenZH
181 m
Kirchgemeindehaus St. Peter (Helferei)
155 m
Lindenhof-Keller
57 m
Gesellschaftshaus zum Schneggen
147 m
Pfarrhaus St. Peter
189 m
Hauptwache
159 m
Haus der Museumsgesellschaft
172 m
District 1
180 mReviews
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