St. Peter, Zurich Church

Address: St. Peter’s Church (St. Peterskirche), Zurich Altstadt

St. Peter’s Church (St. Peter, Zurich) is a historic parish church in Zurich’s Old Town, notable for its large clock face on the tower. It is one of the city’s principal medieval churches and sits close to the Lindenhof quarter.

The church is particularly known for its tower clock - the face measures about 8.7 metres in diameter - and for its prominent position in the historic city centre. The interior and nave are those of a parish church still used for services and occasional concerts.

The building dates from the medieval period and has been altered and rebuilt at various times, so the present fabric reflects multiple construction phases. It has served continuously as a parish church and urban landmark for centuries.

The church stands on the Limmat riverbank in Zurich’s Altstadt, within easy walking distance of Bahnhofstrasse and the main city squares.

• Clock face size: The clock face on the tower measures about 8.7 metres across, among the largest church clock faces in Europe.

In Zurich’s Altstadt, a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof (main station) or accessible by numerous tram lines that serve the old town; the church is on a short street overlooking the Limmat.

• Look up to the clock face-the church claims to have one of the largest church clocks in Europe and it has dominated Zurich's skyline since medieval times.
• Combine a visit with a walk through the old town (Altstadt) to feel the layering of civic, ecclesiastical and mercantile history.
• Visit early morning or in late afternoon to catch the light on the tower and avoid midday city crowds.