Stained Glass Windows by Sigmar Polke at the Grossmünster

Stained-glass windows by Sigmar Polke have adorned the Grossmünster in Zurich since 2009, impressing the many visitors.

Since 2009, artistically designed stained-glass windows by Sigmar Polke have decorated the Grossmünster church. This well-known German artist crafted seven windows in the nave from agate. He cut this semi-precious stone into thin slices that would let light pass through them and give the appearance of brightly glowing walls. The brilliantly colorful result was then expanded with five figurative glass windows.

The motifs feature Old Testament figures: the scapegoat, Isaac, the Son of Man, Elijah and David. They all move in the direction of the birth of Christ and thus toward the chancel window created by Augusto Giacometti in 1933.

Opening Hours

Monday
10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday
10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday
10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday
10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday
10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday
10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday
12.30pm – 5.00pm

March to October:
Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 6.00pm
Open on Sundays after the service

November to February:
Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Open on Sundays after the service

Address & Contact

Distance Travel time
Zürich Main Station 892 m 9 min
Zürich Airport 9.2 km 23 min
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