ZURICH - 18 HOLES - FREE

ZURICH
CITY MAP MINIGOLF

Zurich - 18 stops - par 57

This is a full 18-hole round through Zürich. The map follows the real city, with the ball rolling across actual streets and banking off building facades. Real attractions like the Grossmünster are what the holes are built from. Skip knows every corner of this place, though a pigeon mostly cares about the crumbs. The walk covers 12.4 km and uses 70 portals to bridge the gaps between distant landmarks.

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HOW IT WORKS

01

Pick a city

The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.

02

Putt to the pin

Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.

03

Sightsee between strokes

Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.

THE ZURICH ROUND - STOP BY STOP

HOLE 1 - PAR 2

Grossmünster

The Grossmünster is a Protestant church building and one of the four major churches in the city. It is a Swiss Reformed Church in Zurich and is designated as a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. When you look at the facade, you can see that the building is designed in the Romanesque architecture style. The core of the present structure was constructed on the site of a Carolingian church, with construction of the current building beginning around 1100 and the final inauguration taking place around 1220.

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HOLE 2 - PAR 3

Kunsthaus

The Kunsthaus is an art museum and memory institution in Zürich. Founded in 1819, it is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. You can see a collection that spans from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, all assembled by the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, a nonprofit art society. It is the biggest art museum in Switzerland by area and attracts 382,603 annual visitors. I've noticed the crowds can get quite thick on the weekends, so it is usually a good idea to plan your visit for a quieter weekday morning if you can manage it.

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HOLE 3 - PAR 3

St. Peter

St. Peter is a church building and a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. The construction of the site was started in 1706, and it is built in the baroque architecture style. This building is one of the four main churches of the old town of Zürich, Switzerland. The other main churches of the old town of Zürich are Grossmünster, Fraumünster and Predigerkirche. These sites are central to the layout of the historic district.

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HOLE 4 - PAR 3

Bellevueplatz

You will first notice the constant flow of traffic and commuters at Bellevueplatz. This square is one of the nodal points for roads and public transportation in Zurich. Built in 1856, the area is named after the former Grandhotel Bellevue on its north side. It is part of the Altstadt district and functions as an extension of the quaysides that were built between 1881 and 1887. I find it is a great spot to watch the city move, as people from all over the city converge here before heading toward the water or the old town streets.

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HOLE 5 - PAR 4

Paradeplatz

Let me show you Paradeplatz, a square located on Bahnhofstrasse in downtown Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in the country and is surrounded by four blocks of buildings. The area is a major financial center, as it is the location of the headquarters for both UBS and Credit Suisse. I've noticed the crowds here always seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere important, which makes it a great spot to watch the city move. It is a place where the scale of the architecture matches the scale of the business happening inside.

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HOLE 6 - PAR 3

FIFA Museum

Let me show you the FIFA Museum. It is a sports museum located in Zurich, Switzerland, though you will find it sits across town from the FIFA headquarters. Operated by FIFA, this association football museum opened on 28 February 2016. You can pick out the scale of the project by its cost, which was over SFr500 million. It is a significant spot for any fan, even if the project is currently under investigation for suspected criminal mismanagement. I usually see plenty of excited crowds gathering here.

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HOLE 7 - PAR 3

Museum Rietberg

Located in Zürich, the Museum Rietberg is the largest museum to be run by the city. It is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance that was founded in 1952. When you visit, you can pick out works of Asian, African, American and Oceanian art. It is the largest art museum in Switzerland focusing on non-European art and design, and it remains the third-largest museum in the city. I've noticed it's a great spot to stretch your wings and see the world in one place.

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HOLE 8 - PAR 3

Arboretum

You might mistake this for a simple city garden, but the Arboretum is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. It is a botanical garden and public park that has been around since 1887. I like to point out that the surrounding area is quite active, as it houses a lido with a lake sauna for those who want a dip in the water. It is situated as part of the Quaianlagen, the series of lakefronts that define this part of Zurich.

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HOLE 9 - PAR 3

Bürkliplatz

Let me show you Bürkliplatz, a town square named after Arnold Bürkli. It is a nodal point for roads and public transportation in Zurich. If you look toward the water, you can pick out the lake shore promenades that were built between 1881 and 1887. The square itself dates back to 1887. For a bit of greenery, there is the Stadthausanlage, a tree-shaded square located between Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumünsterstrasse. I find it a great spot to watch the city move.

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HOLE 10 - PAR 4

cabaret voltaire

You can find Cabaret Voltaire in Zürich, where it operates as both a nightclub and an exhibition space. This location is famous for being the birthplace of the Dada art movement. Founded in 1916 by Hugo Ball and Emmy Hennings, the venue was created specifically to be a cabaret for artistic and political purposes. It is a great spot to see how unconventional art took root in the city, blending performance with provocation. I've noticed the energy here still feels a bit rebellious, which makes it a fun place to visit if you like things a little strange.

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HOLE 12 - PAR 4

Museum für Gestaltung

You will find the Museum für Gestaltung right here in Zurich, Switzerland. It is an art museum and memory institution that focuses on the intersection of industrial design, visual communication, architecture, and craft. Founded in 1875, the museum maintains a significant presence in the city's cultural life, welcoming 40,344 annual visitors. I've found that the variety of design styles on display makes it a great spot to spend an afternoon. Whether you are interested in the technical side of architecture or the artistic side of craft, there is plenty to see within these walls.

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HOLE 13 - PAR 2

Lindenhof

This isn't just another city plaza; it is a moraine hill situated in the historic center of Zurich. As a public square, Lindenhof is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. You can find a variety of history here, as the hilltop area includes prehistoric, Roman, and medieval remains. Specifically, it is the site of the Roman and Carolingian era Kaiserpfalz. I've found that the elevation makes it a great spot to get your bearings of the surrounding streets.

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HOLE 14 - PAR 3

Predigerkirche

The Predigerkirche is a church building in the old town of Zürich. It is one of the four main churches in this part of the city and is designed in the Romanesque architecture style. The building was first built in 1231, and the Basilica was converted in the first half of the 14th century. During the period between 1308 and 1350, the choir was rebuilt. It is recognized as a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. This structure remains a central part of the city's historic architecture.

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HOLE 15 - PAR 3

Fraumünster

The Fraumünster is a Protestant church building and one of the four main churches of Zürich. Founded in 853, it is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. The church belongs to the Evangelical Reformed Church of the canton of Zurich. You can pick out the Gothic architecture style used in its construction. This site carries a long history, starting when it was established by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard. He also endowed the Benedictine convent with the lands of Zurich, Uri, and the Albis forest.

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HOLE 16 - PAR 4

Opernhaus

Standing at the Sechseläutenplatz, you will find the Opernhaus. This opera house was designed by architects Hermann Helmer and Fellner & Helmer. It is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. While it is a theatre building, it is best known for hosting the Zurich Opera, which has been based here since 1891. You can also find the Bernhard-Theater Zürich and Ballett Zürich inside. I've noticed the plaza is a great spot to get your bearings before heading inside.

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HOLE 17 - PAR 3

Pavillon Le Corbusier

Let me show you the Pavillon Le Corbusier. This art museum in Zürich-Seefeld at Zürichhorn is dedicated to the work of the French-Swiss architect Le Corbusier. The project began when Heidi Weber had the vision to establish a museum designed by Le Corbusier in 1960, and the museum had its inception in 1967. You can pick out the unique style of the building, which was renamed in May 2016. The building and museum went over to the city of Zürich in April 2014. It is a bright spot for any visitor to the city.

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HOLE 18 - PAR 4

Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich

You can find this botanical garden at Zollikerstrasse in the Weinegg quarter of Zurich. It serves as a science museum and a memory institution, having first opened its doors in 1977. Because of its importance to the region, the site is recognized as a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. I've found that the greenery here provides a nice break from the city noise, and it is a great place to slow down for a while. Let me show you around this unique space where nature and academic study meet in the heart of the city.

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STOP 19

Mahmud Moschee

A minaret rises 18 meters above the Mahmud Moschee, a mosque situated on Forchstrasse in Zurich. This building is the first purpose-built mosque in Switzerland and was started in 1963. It is owned and run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Visitors to the area can observe the architecture of this site, which represents a significant point in the religious history of the city. The structure remains a central place of worship and community for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the region.

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OTHER COURSES

9 HOLES - PAR 27

Lucerne

9 stops

Lucerne is the setting for this quick nine-hole round. The map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets, with holes built from attractions like the Kapellbrücke. From a pigeon's view, the 5.3 km walk looks like a simple path, though the ball uses 28 portals to bridge the gaps. Skip knows every corner of this place.

18 HOLES - PAR 58

Geneva

18 stops

This is Genf. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets. The holes are built from real attractions, such as the Jet d'eau, and Skip is a local guide who knows the place. This full round of 18 holes covers 12.2 km with a par of 58. The ball uses 32 portals to move between the different districts, though Skip mostly prefers to fly. It is a long walk through the city, but the landmarks make for excellent targets.

9 HOLES - PAR 29

Bern

9 stops

The Zytglogge is the final anchor for a quick nine-hole round in Bern. The map follows the real city, with the ball rolling across actual streets and banking off building facades. Real attractions form the holes, and Skip is a local guide who knows every cobblestone. The 6.3 km walk uses four portals to connect the landmarks.

18 HOLES - PAR 55

Basel

18 stops

Basel is the setting for this round, played on the actual streets of the city. The map follows the real urban layout, using attractions like the Spalentor to form the holes. This is a full 18-hole round covering 11.9 km, with 32 portals to help the ball skip across town. Skip knows every cobblestone here, including the corners where the best crumbs are found, and acts as the local guide for the walk.

FAQ

Is it free to play?

Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.

Do I need to be in the city?

No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.

Are the maps real?

Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.