With its exhibitions and educational offers, the Heritage Centre sharpens the eye for the built environment and enables a pleasurable immersion in another world. In the Villa Patumbah - a masterpiece of historicism built in 1885 - enthusiasm for building culture is awakened in young and old alike.
The exhibitions are located on the ground and garden floors. The 2nd upper floor of the villa can be visited as part of a guided tour.
On the first Sunday of every month, from November to AprilFrom Sumatra and the scent of paradise to a dream home and a building due for demolition. ...
01.11.2026
14:00
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Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
English public tour
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month at 5pm. This tour offers an insight into the history and restoration of Villa Patumbah, as well as the current ...
04.11.2026
17:00
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
How do you manage a historic town centre?
Lukas Ottiger, City Manager, talks about the challenges facing Schaffhausen’s old town and his approach to city management whilst giving a guided tour of ...
12.11.2026
18:00
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Villa-Tour
On the first Sunday of every month, from November to AprilFrom Sumatra and the scent of paradise to a dream home and a building due for demolition. ...
06.12.2026
14:00
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Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Villa-Tour
On the first Sunday of every month, from November to AprilFrom Sumatra and the scent of paradise to a dream home and a building due for demolition. ...
03.01.2027
14:00
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Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Old Town regeneration in the 20th century
More authentic than ever before – and even healthier: Old town regeneration in the 20th century Lecture by Melchior Fischli, architectural ...
28.01.2027
18:30
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Patumbah is a place in Sumatra
PATUMBAH – the mysterious and exotic sounding appellation is not only the name of this extravagant villa, but also a place in the northeast of the island ...
Permanent exhibition
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Patumbah listening experience
Join us on a tour of the extravagant Villa Patumbah in Zurich's Seefeld district and listen to a series of stories. Tales of lucky dragons and tobacco ...
Permanent exhibition
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Lunch Guided Tour
The midday guided tour provides insights into the history and restoration of the Villa Patumbah as well as the current exhibition on the theme of building ...
