Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

The museum is wheelchair accessible only on the ground floor.

Can the museum be visited outside opening hours?

Yes, the museum also opens on request outside regular opening hours, e.g. for individual guided tours with family, friends or school classes.

Is there a museum shop?

Yes, a small museum shop offers postcards, bookmarks, merchandise items and a selection of out-of-print books by Johanna Spyri.

Are there discounts on admission?

Yes, with the Kulturlegi adults and children aged 13 and over receive a 50% discount on admission.

Johanna Spyri Museum

The Johanna Spyri Museum is located in the village of Hirzel (Horgen) in Switzerland, high above Lake Zurich, where the world-famous creator of Heidi, Johanna Spyri, spent her childhood. The exhibition sheds light on her quiet, diligent work beyond the Heidi novels, her family history and her social engagement. Visitors can browse Johanna Spyri's books, experience a Hirzel school lesson around 1840 and discover original objects as well as reproductions of letters and manuscripts. The museum is suitable for young and old and also offers a museum shop and an audio station.

Families and Kids

The museum is suitable for young and old. Children aged 6 to 12 receive a children's guide, and there are age-appropriate games and puzzles. Children up to 6 years enter free.

Information

Visit duration: 60min
Barrier free: Yes
For rainy days: Yes
Free entrance: No
Price range: $
Topic: Performing arts and literature
- Guided tours: Yes
- Children experience: Child friendly
- Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
- Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 pm.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 14:00-17:00
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 14:00-17:00
Sunday: 14:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF: Adult admission
5 CHF: Children aged 6 to 12, incl. children's guide.
0 CHF: Children up to 6 years: free.
30 CHF: Family pass (2 adults and any number of children incl. children's guide).

Contact

Webpage: spyri-museum.ch
Email: info@spyri-museum.ch
Address: Dorfstrasse 48, 8816 Hirzel

Access

Nearby stops

Hirzel, Kirche100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From: Travel time
Zürich HB: 41m
Zug: 49m
Luzern: 1h 18m
Olten: 1h 23m
St. Gallen: 1h 48m

FAQ

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum is wheelchair accessible only on the ground floor.
Can the museum be visited outside opening hours?
Yes, the museum also opens on request outside regular opening hours, e.g. for individual guided tours with family, friends or school classes.
Is there a museum shop?
Yes, a small museum shop offers postcards, bookmarks, merchandise items and a selection of out-of-print books by Johanna Spyri.
Are there discounts on admission?
Yes, with the Kulturlegi adults and children aged 13 and over receive a 50% discount on admission.