3 Quintessential Swiss Museums to Check Out in Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland
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Switzerland is best known for its high-end watches and delicious chocolate, and most people start their journey through this country from Zurich. This city is home to many amazing museums, some of which just happen to be dedicated to very specific things that first come to mind when someone mentions Switzerland.

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt is one of the leading chocolate companies that hail from Switzerland, and Zurich is now home to a museum dedicated to its legacy. Lindt Home of Chocolate allows you to explore Lindt’s history through its interactive exhibits, in addition to being home to Lindt’s biggest shop in the world and hosting chocolate-making courses.

FIFA Museum

Zurich is home to the FIFA headquarters, but did you know there’s also a FIFA Museum in this city? It offers many exhibitions chronicling the history of football, with a special focus on the FIFA World Cup, in addition to offering a sports bar and eateries on its premises.

Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich

Switzerland is home to several museums dedicated to watchmaking, and this is one of the very best. It was founded by Theodore ‘Teddy’ Beyer, who dedicated his life to collecting antique timekeepers, and it features an impressive collection of clocks and watches from the gothic and renaissance era.