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Wine Museum on Lake Zurich

The Wine Museum on Lake Zurich in Au (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland) documents the history of winegrowing in the Lake Zurich region. The museum is housed in a historic barn on the Au peninsula and features, among other things, a 12-metre-long functioning tree press dating from 1761. It actively collects equipment, documents and media documenting the history of winegrowing on Lake Zurich. The museum offers guided tours through the museum and the vineyard as well as wine tastings and aperitifs, and hosts changing special exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

For individual visitors the museum is open every Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 until October 18 (closed during the summer holidays from July 19 to August 9). Group visits are possible all year round.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (May 10 to October 18)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to 16 years free when accompanied by their parents
0 CHF
Free with Museumspass or Raiffeisenkarte (individual admissions only)

Contact

Webpage
weinbaumuseum.ch
Email
info@weinbaumuseum.ch
Address
Austrasse 41, 8804 Au

Access

Nearby stops

  • Au ZH, Aubrücke300 meters walking distance
  • Au ZH600 meters walking distance
  • Halbinsel Au650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
21m
Zug
29m
Luzern
54m
Olten
1h 3m
St. Gallen
1h 21m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for people with mobility impairments?
    The ground floor of the museum is accessible without steps. The exhibition on the first floor and the gallery on the second floor can only be reached via stairs. Part of the museum is therefore not ideal for people with mobility impairments.
  • Do I need to dress warmly in winter?
    Yes. The museum has two heated rooms (the Stube and the Bistro), but the other rooms are not heated. For guided tours it is recommended to dress as warmly as if the tour were taking place outdoors.
  • Can I rent the museum for private or business events?
    Yes. The Wine Museum can be rented for private and business events. Depending on the size of the event, either the whole museum or the museum room with kitchen is available.
  • Is there a bistro and a wine shop in the museum?
    Yes. Every Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 the cosy bistro and the shop are open (closed during the summer holidays from July 19 to August 9).
  • Does the museum offer guided tours in English?
    Yes. The museum offers guided tours in English through the museum and the vineyard that trace the history of winegrowing in the Lake Zurich region.

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