Novartis Campus guided tour – inspiring architecture
Modern architecture
Description
Discover top-class architecture on the Novartis Campus, where buildings designed by Diener & Diener, Frank O. Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron stand side by side.
In addition to being the global headquarters of Novartis, the Novartis Campus in Basel is also one of the company’s most important research centres worldwide. You’ll receive expert guidance as you explore 250 years of industrial history, discover the genius behind Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani’s master plan and find out why meeting with others is such a key part of life on the campus – not just for research.
On this tour, you’ll get to see the outsides of impressive office and research buildings designed by famous architects. The walk also takes you through grand parks and past impressive sculptures.
Subject to availability, your booking confirmation includes a visit to the “Wonders of Medicine” exhibition in the Novartis Pavillon, giving you fascinating insights behind the scenes of a pharmaceutical company and into the world of medical research. The exhibition, which complements the campus tour, allows you to look behind the scenes of a pharmaceutical company and explore the world of medical research.
The exhibition, which complements the campus tour, allows you to look behind the scenes of a pharmaceutical company and explore the world of medical research.
Additional charge
Bookings made less than 24 hours in advance are subject to an express surcharge of CHF 50.
An additional fee of CHF 150 will be charged for extra openings on Saturdays.
Conditions/extras
Important information
- Bookable on request from Tuesday - Saturday
- Latest start time 3.30pm
- You’ll need to register beforehand to take part in this guided tour.
- Please bring identification with you.
- The guided tour is conducted exclusively outdoors, so we recommend wearing sturdy and comfortable shoes.
- Smoking is not permitted on the Novartis Campus.
- Please come by public transport, as there are no parking spaces available.
- No animals are allowed on the guided tour, assistance dogs excepted.