The debating house "Charlemagne" serves as a platform for the exchange of opinions and is a socio-cultural meeting place in Zurich's old town: under one roof, we unite subject areas as broad as social and political diversity. The rooms, steeped in history, and the inner courtyard are open to the public on four floors. The permanent exhibition "It's a... Women's Women's World!" complements the uniquely designed rooms and honours 13 women artists and their works. Under the motto "as brutally local as possible", we serve our guests the culinary diversity of Zurich producers in the bistro.
"Charlemagne" is an offer of the Social Services of the "City of Zurich", located in the department of Social City Life.
Visitors* with an impairment please call 044 415 68 68.
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Digital violence and political participation
Anyone who becomes politically active makes themselves visible – and this visibility quickly becomes a target for attack. Sexist comments, threats, ...
01.12.2026
18:30
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Care City statt Christmas City
On 4 December, we’re hosting a caring reading evening at the Debattierhaus. An evening of stories, visions and reflections on how we might live ...
04.12.2026
20:00
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When the ice disappears
The Alps are undergoing change: glaciers are disappearing, permafrost is thawing, watercourses are changing and entire landscapes are shifting. These ...
07.12.2026
18:30
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‘Gwalts-Überraschig’
Domestic violence is widespread in our society. In Switzerland, one in five relationships is affected by domestic violence, and a third of all children and ...
08.12.2026
19:00
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Absof*ckinglutely!
Are you interested in sexuality, do you enjoy discussing it, or do you simply like learning more about it? Then come along to the Sexpub Quiz! The two ...
