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Tram-Museum Zurich

71 Reviews

#40 of 190 things to do in Zurich

Museums, Speciality Museums

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Forchstrasse 260, Zurich 8008, Switzerland

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“Interesting couple of hours”

If you like trans and trains we recommend this, it is a 20 minute tram ride from the centre on... read more

Reviewed 1 June 2018

claireparker50

Manchester, United Kingdom

“Fun times for the little ones!”

We took out 1 year old son here and I must say everyone had a good time from grandpa, to Dad, to... read more

Reviewed 4 April 2018

Tim F

Caldwell, New Jersey

via mobile

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4.0 71 reviews

Excellent41%
Very good35%
Average22%
Poor2%
Terrible0%

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“zurich card”(4 reviews)

“on display”(2 reviews)

“worth a visit”(2 reviews)

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Forchstrasse 260, Zurich 8008, Switzerland

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Schonefeld

Jakarta

1204590

Reviewed 28 March 2011

Very educational and fun time for families with kids.

This place is hugely underrated and deserves a higher place in the ZRH attractions list, for sure. 1/ The Museum tells the transport story of Zurich and the economic and industrial changes in the city leading to urban mobility and the development of the city...More

40 Thank Schonefeld

Most Helpful Critical Review

divs009

Zurich, Switzerland

830

Reviewed 15 July 2013

Tram Musuem

It's not like if you miss this one, you've MISSED something. In fact you can easily give it a miss. You would want to visit this one if and only if you've kids coz there are some arrangements for kids there and they can (only)...More

2 Thank divs009

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wingate

London, United Kingdom

1518751

Reviewed 22 August 2018

Expensive,no pensioner concession

The no11 tram stops right outside the door.Entry is 12ch No senior concessions.There are about 12 tram cars some with a written explanation,none in English. There are a few platforms but no hazard strips,watch your step.There is a gallery upstairs with a small working tram...More

Thank wingate

Karen L

Zurich, Switzerland

2518

Reviewed 30 July 2018

My 5-year-old wants to go back...

If you have children and haven't been here: GO! It's the most amazing place and three hours is apparently not enough time. I wanted to leave before my son, and on the way back home, (we went by tram (!)), he told me he wanted...More

Thank Karen L

geoffp801

14046

Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile

Tramtastic!

Great little museum not far from the centre of Zurich and we'll worth a visit if you love trams. Lots of very well maintained old trams and other items associated with the tramway. Entrance us through the supermarket which shares the old tram shed with...More

1 Thank geoffp801

claireparker50

Manchester, United Kingdom

226

Reviewed 1 June 2018

Interesting couple of hours

If you like trans and trains we recommend this, it is a 20 minute tram ride from the centre on route 11. There are videos and you can get into trams and see the history. There is also a wooden tram for children to play...More

Thank claireparker50

Tim F

Caldwell, New Jersey

10760

Reviewed 4 April 2018 via mobile

Fun times for the little ones!

We took out 1 year old son here and I must say everyone had a good time from grandpa, to Dad, to baby. We spent about an hour here and there was plenty to do. It was a Very interactive experience as you could touch...More

1 Thank Tim F

travelgrumpy

Zurich, Switzerland

25768

Reviewed 7 March 2018

Small but interesting

We didn't know about this museum for a long time, but finally visited. It has some greatly maintained old trams, a display of old uniforms, pictures and tram maps and a small shop. A great visit as you can climb into or go under the...More

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Julieswiss2014

Hong Kong, China

27669

Reviewed 7 March 2018 via mobile

Historical Zurich Tram Museum

It was my wish for a long time when visiting Zürich to go to the museum, because it is not open daily and only in the afternoon from 1:00 PM. Check this out before your visit. The museum is located in a refurnished tram depot...More

1 Thank Julieswiss2014

Umang A

47960

Reviewed 12 January 2018 via mobile

Histroy...

One of less famous museum, very small but offer good detailing of histroy if trams in swiss. Kids love the place. Entry is free on swiss pass.

Thank Umang A

whatcarolinedid

London, United Kingdom

146

Reviewed 5 December 2017

Little collection of trams

We caught the tram up here - the stop is directly opposite the museum. It is free on the Zurich card. It's a little collection of trams, great for kids or transport buffs (in my bf's case). They do let you climb on all the...More

1 Thank whatcarolinedid

travelgrumpy

Zurich, Switzerland

25768

Reviewed 27 November 2017

a hidden surprise

Unexpected found this little gem hidden just outside of the center. They have a great selection and display of old trams, uniforms and the history of the Zurich trams. Entrance is't cheap but it's a fun visit

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