University Hospital Zurich
University Hospital Zurich, Teaching hospital in Zurich, Switzerland
Description
University Hospital Zurich is a teaching hospital in Zurich that operates more than 40 specialized clinics and departments, ranging from basic care to advanced procedures. The facility employs thousands of medical professionals and treats well over a hundred thousand outpatients and inpatients each year.
History
The origins of medical care at this site reach back to the 13th century, making it one of the oldest continuously operating healthcare institutions in the country. Over the centuries the clinic expanded from a simple infirmary to a modern hospital with dozens of specialized departments.
Culture
The hospital carries the name of its city and connects patient care with the academic work of two universities that supervise research groups together. Visitors experience the daily rhythm of a clinic where doctors teach and develop new treatments at the same time.
Practical
The clinic sits on Rämistrasse in the city center and is easily reached by public transport, with several tram lines stopping nearby. Visitors should expect long walks within the sprawling complex and allow extra time for orientation.
Did you know?
Surgeons here performed the first reconstructive surgery on the lymphatic system using microsurgery, a milestone in medical technique. This procedure paved the way for new treatments of lymphedema and other lymphatic disorders around the world.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Zurich).
Polybahn
434 m
Preachers church
456 m
ETH Library
165 m
University of Zurich, main building
241 m
Federal Observatory
167 m
Zoological museum of the university of Zurich
213 m
Archives of Contemporary History
326 m
Palaeontological Museum of the University of Zurich
206 m
FocusTerra
254 m
Universität Zürich. Archäologische Sammlung
159 m
Zoological Museum of Zurich
197 m
Thomas Mann Archives
159 m
Polyterrasse
250 m
Medizinhistorisches Museum der Universität Zürich
286 m
ETH Zurich main building
143 m
Paläontologisches Museum und Zoologisches Museum der Universität (Gebäude)
206 m
Brunnen mit Relief «Wassertrinkender Corpsstudent»
278 m
Collection of Scientific Instruments and Teaching Aids, ETH Zurich
124 m
Haus zum Krönli
421 m
Zum oberen Berg house
311 m
University (former eye hospital, today archaeology and art history)
158 m
Schulhaus Hirschengraben
374 m
Fernheizkraftwerk, Maschinenlabor und Geologisch-mineralogische Ausstellung der ETH
209 m
Former physiology university of Zurich
297 m
Drinking_water
132 m
BrunnenKlausiussteig
382 m
Pfrundhaus St. Leonhard (1842)
296 m
Drinking_water
68 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes