À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich from US$371

price per person From

US$371

Based on 2 adults

(US$743 Total Price )

Created: Thursday, August 27, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Creative Watchmaking Escape in Zurich, Switzerland

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and included services

À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich – Ticket Included
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Experience: Hands-on watchmaking session where you learn the fundamentals of Swiss horology under the guidance of a professional watchmaker.
Workshop HighlightsIntroduction to the history of Swiss watchmaking and the legacy of Zurich’s artisan ateliers.
Guided disassembly and assembly of a mechanical movement using professional tools.
Demonstration of key watch components: movement, balance wheel, escapement, and complications.
Small-group format for personalized attention and detailed explanations.
Materials and EquipmentUse of high-quality watchmaking tools and magnification equipment during the session.
All necessary parts and components provided for the workshop tasks.
Protective apron and workspace set up in the atelier’s professional environment.
Expert GuidanceAssistance from an experienced watchmaker throughout the entire workshop.
Step-by-step explanations adapted to beginners, with room for technical questions.
Certificate of participation to commemorate your introduction to Swiss watchmaking.
Comfort and Practical DetailsScheduled workshop time in central Zurich, easily accessible by public transport.
Short coffee or tea break to relax and discuss watchmaking traditions.
Information on nearby watch boutiques and museums to continue your exploration after the session.

Trip overview

This journey to Zurich is designed for two adults interested in discovering the refined world of Swiss watchmaking in an intimate and authentic setting. Your key experience is the "À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich", an immersive, hands-on session where you learn how a mechanical timepiece truly works, guided by a professional watchmaker in a well-equipped atelier.

Beyond the technical aspects, the workshop invites you to slow down, focus on precision and craftsmanship, and appreciate why Swiss watches have become a symbol of excellence worldwide. You will leave Zurich with new knowledge, a deeper understanding of horology, and a memorable shared experience that combines creativity, culture, and meticulous Swiss tradition.

Recommended guides and books to prepare your trip

Travel GuidesLonely Planet Switzerland – Clear overview of Zurich, transport tips, and cultural highlights.
DK Eyewitness Travel: Switzerland – Visual guide with detailed maps and neighborhood walks in Zurich.
Watchmaking & HorologyThe Watch Book by Gisbert L. Brunner – An illustrated introduction to iconic watches and Swiss brands.
Watchmaking by George Daniels – A more technical, in-depth look at traditional mechanical watchmaking.
Online ResourcesOfficial Zurich tourism website – Up-to-date information on museums, watch boutiques, and city events.
Specialized horology blogs and forums – Helpful to familiarize yourself with basic watch terminology before the workshop.

About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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