Schweizer Finanz Museum

Zürich


If you're intrigued to find out more about what makes Switzerland tick financially, this museum, which opened in Zürich-West in summer 2017, is bang on the money. Insights into the economy, stock exchange and historical securities await.

Transportation

  • tram: 3, 4, 6 to Sportweg

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