Literaturhaus Zürich

Literaturhaus Zürich is a literary event venue located at Limmatquai 62 that provides reading rooms and a library holding books in four languages. The house features a collection of around 400 newspapers and magazines available for visitors to browse.

The house was established in 1999 from the Museum Society of Zürich and developed into an important center for literature in the city. This growth transformed it into a key institution for the city's literary life.

The venue serves as a gathering place for people passionate about literature and writing. Visitors experience regular author readings, book discussions, and workshops that show how important literary culture is to the city.

The reading rooms are accessible with a valid Museum Society membership and open daily with generous hours for browsing. The venue sits centrally on the riverfront and is easily reached on foot from most parts of the city.

The historic reading room has attracted a remarkable series of writers and thinkers over the years. Notable figures including Gottfried Keller, Lenin, Kurt Tucholsky, and James Joyce actually visited and used this space.

Location: Zürich

Website: https://literaturhaus.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.36806,8.54417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44