Zurich's Best-Kept Secret: The Hidden World of Mushrooms!

Two Experiences – Your Choice

Option 1: 2‑Hour Mushroom Tour

• Short, exciting and fun – perfect for adventurers

• Our Demeter‑certified mushroom farm guided tour

• On‑site exploration of techniques, cycles and mycelium in the reservoir

• Smell, touch and taste fresh mushrooms straight from the culture

• Learn the story of Züripilz – from dream to urban farm

• Ideal for those with limited time

If you are a time‑limited adventurer, the 2‑hour highlight tour is the top choice. This journey centres on a full sensory experience, taking you into the cultivation space deep inside the ancient reservoir to trace the complete life cycle of mushrooms from mycelium germination to mature harvest. Led by a professional guide, you can bend down to savour the natural aroma of the fungi, touch the soft texture of fresh caps with your own hands, observe up close the wondrous spread of mycelium in the substrate, and even taste a variety of mushrooms freshly picked from the farm, experiencing their pure, unprocessed flavour. The tour also shares the organic farming standards behind the Demeter certification and the creative concept of transforming the ancient reservoir – every explanation is full of surprising insights, allowing you to dive deep into the fascinating world of mushrooms in a short time.

Option 2: 5‑Hour Workshop including Lunch – Go Deeper, Design Your Own, and Enjoy Together

• Everything in the tour – plus:

• Build your own adventure mushroom box to take home

• Get hands‑on with substrate and home mushroom growing

• Enjoy a lunch in a relaxed atmosphere

• Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, groups and curious foodies

The 5‑hour workshop with lunch offers a richer experience. In addition to stepping into the cultivation room to learn the technical details of mushroom growing and the core principles of circular agriculture, you also get to build your very own "Adventure Mushroom Box," picking up practical skills such as mushroom bag preparation and environmental control, and take home a dedicated mushroom kit loaded with growing knowledge to continue the mushroom adventure. During the workshop, you can also enjoy a delicious lunch with like‑minded companions, with dishes featuring fresh farm mushrooms as the core ingredient, paired with local organic toppings, showcasing the many delicious ways to enjoy fungi. The entire experience is filled with true 'aha' moments, from cultivation techniques to circular concepts, from theoretical knowledge to hands‑on practice – satisfying your curiosity about organic mushroom farming in every way.