The Lindenhof park and viewpoint is one of the highlights of the old town of Zurich. It also has a long history, from its time as a Roman fort to its current use as a park today.
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Lindenhof Viewpoint
If you are exploring Zurich on a walking tour, the Lindenhof is a must-see for a few reasons. First, it offers spectacular panoramic views of Zurich’s old town along the Limmat River and the Grossmünster in the distance.
It is also located in the middle of some of the most exciting parts of the old town, leading to St Peter’s and Fraumunster churches.
General Information
Below you will find all of the general information you need when visiting the Lindenhof in Zurich
| Location | Zurich Old Town – Google Maps |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Public Transport | Tram stops: Rudolf Brun Brücke, Rennweg |
Lindenhof – Hewig Fountain & Statue
The fountain along the wall of Lindenhof Park is also known as the Hedwig Fountain and was built here in 1912. It was created to commemorate the women who fooled the army of Duke Albert during the 1292 siege of Zurich by dressing in full battle gear and making them believe Zurich was very well defended.
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An imposing helmeted lady stands aloft by the fountain sculpted by Gustav Siber, a Zurich industrialist.
Lindenhof History
Lindenhof has an extensive history showing signs that it was settled by a range of people from the Celtics, Romans and Ottonians. The Celtic were there first, as far back as 400 BC, with the Romans founding a custom station here in 57 BC known as the Turicum.
Later in the 4th century, it has been found that a castle was built on top of the Lindenhof. This was until the Middle Ages when Zurich expanded into the city it is today.
The Lindenhof Cellar
One historic hidden gem that few people know about is the Lindenhof Cellar. It is the remnants of the original Roman buildings on the Lindenhof and can be accessed via a cellar door on the side of the square.
You can pick up the key to this Roman marvel at the Zurich city hall and use it for up to 3 days. So, if you love exploring Roman ruins, especially ones few people have ever seen, give it a shot!
The cellar door is located here, and the key can be picked up at
- the Stadthaus, Schalter S, Stadthausquai 17, Zurich (Google Maps)
- Open from Monday – Friday 8 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 12.30 pm
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