Urban discovery tour: Hidden world of mushrooms in Zurich

Let yourself be guided through the Demeter mushroom farm in Zurich's decommissioned water reservoir. You'll get all the information about the technology used and about mycelium and substrate.

During the tour you'll have the chance to enjoy the mushrooms with all your senses. You may touch them and even taste them.

• Getting there from Zurich city centre is easiest by public transport. The distance is about 5 km.

• The fastest connection is the train from Zurich HB to Zurich Schweighof (S10), taking only about 7 minutes. From there it's a short walk to Friesenbergstrasse 360.

• Alternatively you can take bus line 33 from the Zurich Hofstrasse stop to Zurich Triemli (approx. 26 minutes travel time), or tram line 9 from Zurich Bellevue to Zurich Heuried (approx. 16 minutes travel time).

A Demeter mushroom farm is an ecological mushroom production that follows the strict biodynamic Demeter guidelines. Mushrooms grow on a biological substrate made from beech wood sawdust, which is blended with grain and other natural ingredients and sterilised. The mushroom mycelium is then introduced in sterile rooms. The mushrooms are cultivated without chemical agents in controlled climate conditions. This method guarantees especially high-quality, fresh, and sustainable mushrooms with closed-loop cycles.