Top 10 Amazing Facts about Schiffbau (Zurich)

Schiffbau Photo Sourced from Wikimedia

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Schiffbau (Zurich)

 Schiffbau is an industrial building which is used for culture and cuisine and contributes to the lively cultural scene in the trendy Zurich-West quarter.It was once a warehouse where ships were built. Since 2000 the Zurich Schauspielhaus has been staging performances on three theater stages in the Schiffbau. 

Three stages named the Schiffbauhalle, the Box and the Matchbox that have achieved Europe-wide fame in the short span of time since their creation.Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing facts about it;

1.It got its global recognition when many directors and actors after the rise of the Nazi

After the rise of the Nazis in 1933, however, many important actors and directors immigrated to Switzerland from Germany and Austria. With the help of these artists, the theater achieved great success, staging many anti-fascist works, importantly the world-premiers of several plays by Bertolt Brecht.

During this time the Schauspielhaus Zürich was the largest free stage in the German-speaking world, as stages in Germany and Austria were strictly regulated.It git local and international recognition throughout the world. 

2.The theater experienced a new artistic blooming and was chosen as theater of the year twice

From 2000 to 2004 the theater experienced with Christoph Marthaler as director a new artistic blooming and was chosen as theater of the year twice by Theater heute (Theater Today), the most important and widely read German theater publication.

Since summer 2009 Schauspielhaus Zürich is headed by Barbara Frey. The house’s repertoire spans the whole history of theatre literature, from the old Greek up to the first performances of contemporary plays.

3.It contains a wide variety of businesses

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Designed by architect Peter Kern, Schiffbau contains a wide variety of businesses, including some of the most famous bars and restaurants.It is no wonder then it is considered a cultural hub because of its importance in the entertaimment industry. 

Apart from the opera, this building also houses the Moods Jazz Club, a trendy Restaurant LaSalle and Nietturm-Bar with views of Zurich-West which add up to the entertainment value of this attraction. 

4.The artists and groups invited are always worth listening to

The artists and groups invited are always worth listening to, the events are well-organized and the audience warm. Unique atmosphere of industrial building, great place for performances and music (The Moods) wit interesting repertoire.

And last but not least a bar with places outside, ideal for an Apero or to enjoy a warm summer evening. Here you come for a moody evening in the jazz club moods or a dance night in it. some of the best theatre plays in town are shown here and the restaurant in house is of highest standards. 

5.It was once a mighty factory churning out lake steamers until 1992

Inside Schiffbau Photo by Roland zh Wikimedia

Schiffbau is symbolic of the renaissance of once-industrial western Zürich. Once a mighty factory churning out lake steamers and, until 1992, turbine-engine parts, this enormous shell has been turned (at considerable cost) into the seat of the Schauspielhaus, a huge theatre, with three stages.

It’s worth visiting just to have a look inside. The venue is also home to a stylish restaurant, an upstairs bar and jazz den Moods.The building looks amazing; the former industrial warehouse is well maintained and has been subtly enhanced with modern features. 

6.Schiffbau offers more than just drama

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The plays shown at Schiffbau tend to be well-known , and it is also where productions by Junges Schauspielhaus, the young ensemble, and a monthly poetry slam session are staged. You can buy tickets online and print them out yourself.

Every Monday is ‘Theatre Monday’ which means tickets are half-price for all categories – so grab yourself a bargain seat.Schiffbau offers more than drama in a stunning location: on site there’s also La Salle, a somewhat poncey restaurant with a more down-to-earth bar next door.  

7.The Schiffbau also has a glass fronted bar called Nietturm 

The Schiffbau has several sections in it as well as Moods, a jazz club putting on gigs from across the spectrum of jazz, blues, world music and hip hop. Also part of the Schiffbau building is Nietturm, a bar in a glass-fronted tower overlooking the surrounding area. 

Directly connected with it is the new building organised around a courtyard, which houses all the workshops and offices of the Schauspielhaus and, at the top, a ring of two-storey privately owned apartments arranged around an internal courtyard that can also used be used as an open-air theatre.

8.There is also a day of style, fashion and lots more

There is also a day of style, fashion and lots more. There are private fashion shows for the fashion industry but the Showroom is open to the public between 3pm and 11pm. It’s a great opportunity to see and buy fabulous clothes from more than twenty Swiss designers

These including Kazu, En Soie, Little Black Dress, Marc Stone, Ida Gut, Assandri and Laend Phuengkit to name but a few.In addition there will be accessories and jewellery on display especially the new collections for the Spring and Summer Season.Entrance is free and it all takes place at Schiffbau in Zurich. 

9.The are several hotels and restaurants near it

The are several hotels and restaurants near it including;  ibis Zurich City West which is 0.17 km away, Novotel Zurich City-West (0.20 km), Zuri by Fassbind (0.21 km),ibis budget Zurich City West (0.23 km) and Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel which is 0.37 km away from Schiffbau. 

The restaurants near Schiffbau include; LaSalle (0.00 km), Venice Bar (0.00 km), Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar (0.12 km), Nooch Asian Kitchen Steinfels(0.16 km)Les Halles which is 0.10 km away from Schiffbau. 

10.The Schiffbau Zurich offers half-price admission in all categories on Mondays 

The Schiffbau Zurich offers half-price admission in all categories at all its venues on Mondays.It is also open throughout all the days of the week with various activities set for each and everyday, making it one of the most sought after places in Zurich. 

It is located in Schiffbaustrasse 4, Zurich 8005 Switzerland in the Neighborhood of Escher Wyss and it us one of the most visited places for lovers of entertainment, and enjoyment. It is one of the best and offers the best services when it comes to entertainment.