Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Museum Bärengasse

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,481 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Museum Bärengasse

Museum Bärengasse, Museum in the City district, Zürich, Switzerland

Museum Bärengasse comprises two connected four-story buildings called Schanzenhof and Zur Weltkugel dating from the 17th century, located in Zurich's old town. The ground and first floors house a young literature laboratory, while the upper levels serve educational programs.

The buildings were relocated approximately 65 meters from their original location on Talstrasse during the 1970s to protect them from urban development projects. From 1976 to 2008, they functioned as part of the Swiss National Museum, displaying exhibitions about residential culture.

Since autumn 2015 the ground floor and first floor have housed the Junge Literaturlabor (JULL), where young people write and present their texts on a permanent reading stage in the public foyer. The building is also known as Haus zur Weltkugel, and the upper floors are used by the Volkshochschule Zürich.

The building is not in the old town but in the City district near Paradeplatz, and it is not wheelchair accessible. The ground floor holds a hall for performances and a permanent reading stage in a public foyer; the first floor is used by the Junge Literaturlabor, while the upper floors host Volkshochschule Zürich courses.

The two houses originally stood 65 metres further east, on the other side of Talstrasse, until a large development was built there in the early 1970s. They were then dismantled and rebuilt at today's site near Paradeplatz. Since autumn 2015 the ground floor and first floor have housed the Junge Literaturlabor (JULL), with a hall for performances and a permanent reading stage in the public foyer.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,481 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Address
Bärengasse 20/22, 8001 Zürich
GPS coordinates
47.36969,8.53656
Latest update
October 25, 2026 12:21
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Museum Bärengasse - Museum in the City district, Zürich, Switzerland » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover 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.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

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

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.