The Most Unusual Things To Do in Zurich, Switzerland

Visit the Moulagenmuseum

The Moulagenmuseum is not for the weak of heart. Dedicated to the art of the moulage, mock-ups of diseases and injuries, the Moulagenmuseum is a hypochondriacs nightmare. Originally used as a way to train health professionals and share medical knowledge, the wax models now stand as a testament to the impact that diseases, such as cancer, syphilis and leprosy, can have on the human body. Around 600 wax figures are on show at the museum, which is considered to have among the most well-preserved and lifelike representation of moulages worldwide.

Moulagenmuseum, Haldenbachstrasse, 14, Zurich, Switzerland, +41 44 255 56 85

Explore Pegasus Small World

The Pegasus Small World toy museum is dedicated to small toys dating back to the late 19th century. Among the collection of rare and altogether unusual are toy animals, dolls, model trains and a display of 700 Steiff teddy bears.

Pegasus Small World, Habersaatweg 3, Aeugstertal, Switzerland, +41 776 22 77

Eat Under a Canopy of Umbrellas at Gerold Chuchi

Enjoy a meal under a terrace made entirely of umbrellas at Gerold Chuchi in Zurich’s Kreis 5 district. Each umbrella is made with a different design, so you can spend a couple hours admiring each one and wondering why they are there in the first place.

Gerald Chuchi, Geroldstrasse 5, Zurich, Switzerland, +41 79 282 55 85

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Enjoy a Drink by the Cargo Containers at Frau Gerolds

Bars with walls made of concrete are seemingly too traditional for the folks at Frau Gerolds Garten, where shipping containers have been set up to create the eclectic space, some of which contain the bars and kitchen or provide rooftop terraces. The bar is just one part of this sprawling area—Frau Gerolds also features a vegetable garden, a restaurant, a few shops and an art gallery.

Frau Gerolds Garten,Geroldstrasse 23, Zurich, Switzerland

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The birthplace of Dadaism is now a café and educational centre dedicated to this off-beat art movement. Dadaism emerged as a kickback against World War I and was made up of artists who steadfastly opposed capitalism. The resulting movement was a strange mix of expressionism and absurdism. Delve into the history of the movement at Cabaret Voltaire—just don’t expect to understand it all. Save