After a severe storm in the 19th century, some of the traditional linden trees on Lindenhof were replaced with other species. Which ones?

Chestnuts, acacias and tree-of-heaven trees

Why is the Zurich festival Sechseläuten named after the “six o’clock ringing”?

A bell at 6 p.m. marked the switch to the summer working schedule

Six bell strikes represented Zurich’s six main guilds

Six city gates were closed at 6 p.m.

The festival originally lasted six days

What happened to the Böögg shortly before Sechseläuten in 2006?

It was burned outside Zurich for the first time

It was kidnapped, so a replacement Böögg had to be used

The burning was cancelled because of strong winds

Which less-than-glorious episode from Albert Einstein’s student years is preserved in the ETH Zurich archives?

He received the lowest grade, 1, in a physics practical course and was reprimanded

He was expelled after failing an exam

He graduated top of his class and immediately became an assistant

He refused to study electromagnetism

What is unusual about the Aquaretum fountain near Enge?

It shows changes in the water level of Lake Zurich

Its rhythm changes according to tram traffic

Its water jets respond to seismic signals

What unusual thing can the fountain on Münsterhof do during special events?

Serve wine from one of its taps

Serve beer during Sechseläuten

What happened to the Wasserkirche after the Reformation, when the veneration of saints was discouraged?

It was first turned into a warehouse and later into a city library

It became the town hall and city archive

It was converted into military barracks

Zurich: Are You Sure You Live Here?

by Jojo.is...

Published on August 17, 2026

🇨🇭Switzerland

Think you know Zurich? Test yourself with 15 surprising questions about the city’s hidden history, unusual traditions, local secrets, and unexpected facts — from ancient Roman baths to quirky fountains and curious Zurich legends.

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1. What discovery helped historians establish not only Zurich’s Roman name — Turicum — but also one of the settlement’s functions?

A military diploma naming Turicum as a provincial capitalA gravestone indicating that it was a customs stationA legionary standard proving there was a permanent military campA coin proving the existence of a local mint

Zurich: Are You Sure You Live Here?

1. What discovery helped historians establish not only Zurich’s Roman name — Turicum — but also one of the settlement’s functions?

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