The Tram-Museum Zurich
The Tram-Museum Zurich tells of the development, of the major changes brought about industrialisation, of modern urban mobility with public transport.
The Tram-Museum Zurich
The Tram-Museum Zurich tells of the development, of the major changes brought about industrialisation, of modern urban mobility with public transport.
The tram has a long tradition in Zurich. The Tram Museum gives tram enthusiasts an insight into the history of this urban means of transport.
The Tram-Museum Burgwies
Original vehicles from the years 1897 to 1968, uniforms, ticket machines, a model tram system and the "Cobralino" children's tram are just some of the highlights in the museum.
The Burgwies tram depot
Since 2007, the Zurich Tram Museum has been housed in the Burgwies depot, which was built in 1893. The Burgwies depot is the oldest surviving tram depot in the city of Zurich. Used by the VBZ until 1997, it is still fully operational today. Over 1600m2 of exhibition space is dedicated to the Zurich tram and its history.
Discover tram history
Ever since the first Rösslitram rolled through Zurich's streets in 1882, the tram has been part of the cityscape. The eventful history of Zurich's trams began at a time of rapid technical and social change. A visit to the Tram Museum is also a journey of discovery into the past of the city of Zurich since industrialisation.
The permanent exhibition
The permanent exhibition on the history and significance of local public transport shows original vehicles from 1897 to the present day. Most of the museum vehicles can be entered and viewed from the inside. There are also historical uniforms, ticket machines, photographs, documents and various other exhibits. Special exhibitions are organised on a regular basis.
An excursion destination for the whole family
Playful elements make the Tram Museum attractive for families too. Climb aboard the museum vehicles, view a tram from below and take a ride on the "Cobralino" children's tram - even the youngest visitors can have fun at the Tram Museum Zurich.
Audioguide
The Hearonymus audio guide in four languages (German, French, Italian and English) is now available to all visitors to the museum free of charge.
To the audio guide
Offers for groups
Guided tours
A guided tour of the Tram Museum offers you an overview of the more than 100-year history of the Züri-Tram. In and around the restored carriages you will learn interesting facts about the technical development, network expansion and operation. Old ticket machines and uniforms will remind you of long-forgotten tram journeys and our museum presenters will also share anecdotes and curiosities.
Aperitif in the tram depot
Enjoy an aperitif in the Burgwies depot after the tour. You will find our aperitif offer below.
Guided tours
The tram museum for children
For little tram fans
In the "Cobralino" children's tram, you can be a tram pilot yourself for once. The children's tram runs on muscle power. Here you can press all the buttons and pull every lever.
Play and discover
A large wooden railway invites you to play and in the gallery there is a piano with tram sounds, a model layout on which you can control trams and you can see the engine in the glass-bottomed tram. This tram can also be viewed from below.
There is also a search game with a few tricky tasks. The museum supervisor is happy to help if you can't find something. And if you solve all the tasks, you can collect a small prize at the entrance.
For safety reasons, children must always be accompanied by an adult in the Tram Museum.
