Attraction
Grossmünster
Zurich's twin-towered Romanesque church, where Zwingli launched the Swiss Reformation, with Giacometti and Polke windows, a crypt and a 187-step tower climb.
FIFA Museum
FIFA's museum of world football opposite Zürich Enge station, with the original World Cup trophy, memorabilia from every World Cup and interactive games.
At a glance
- Type
- Football museum
- Area
- Enge, Zurich, Switzerland
- Opening
- Open 6 days a week (closed Monday) · 10:00–18:00
- Official site
- fifamuseum.com
Good to know
- Original World Cup trophy
- Interactive games
- Bistro
- Sports bar
- Shop
Why we recommend it
The FIFA Museum opened on 28 February 2016 on the lower three floors of the Haus zur Enge, a renovated building opposite Zürich Enge railway station. Its 3,500 square metres of galleries tell the story of international football, and it is one of the city's most popular indoor attractions for families and sports fans.
The collection includes more than 1,000 objects, with memorabilia from every men's and women's World Cup. The centrepiece is the original FIFA World Cup Trophy. Other rooms cover the history of the game and the stories of the tournaments. Interactive areas let visitors test their passing and reflexes, and the museum also has what it describes as the biggest pinball machine ever made. An audiovisual installation, Visions of Football, uses large LED screens to show highlights of the game.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:30, and is closed on Mondays. It also closes on certain local holidays, such as Christmas Day and the Sechseläuten spring festival, and opens shorter hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, so check the official calendar if your visit falls on a holiday. Allow two to three hours, longer if children want to try all the games.
FIFA signed a 40-year lease on the building with Swiss Life in 2013, and alongside the museum it contains offices, conference rooms, a library and 34 apartments. For visitors, it also houses a bistro, a sports bar and a shop, so it is easy to make an afternoon of it. It suits football fans of all ages and families looking for an indoor activity on a wet day. The galleries occupy three floors of the building.
Getting there is straightforward. The museum is directly opposite Zürich Enge station, served by S-Bahn lines S2, S8 and S24. Trams 7 and 8 stop at Bahnhof Enge, and trams 5 and 13 at Bahnhof Enge/Bederstrasse. There is no car park, so public transport is the best option; coach groups are dropped at Alfred Escher-Strasse, about 400 metres away. Museum Rietberg, also close to Enge station, is a short walk away.
FIFA Museum FAQs
When is the FIFA Museum open?
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:30. It is closed on Mondays and on some holidays.
Can I see the real World Cup trophy?
Yes. The original FIFA World Cup Trophy is on display.
How do I get there?
Take the S2, S8 or S24 to Zürich Enge, or tram 7 or 8 to Bahnhof Enge. The museum is opposite the station.
Is there parking?
No. The museum has no car park and recommends public transport.
Is it good for children?
Yes. There are interactive football games and a giant pinball machine.
How long should I allow?
About two to three hours.
Is there somewhere to eat?
Yes, the building has a bistro and a sports bar.
Is it closed on any special days?
Yes, including 25 December and the Sechseläuten and Knabenschiessen holidays. Check the official calendar.