Directly under Grossmünster, next to Münsterbrücke, you will find one of the best music shops in the region. Musik Hug was founded in Zurich in 1807 and has been at home on Limmatquai since 1872.
As you leave the bridge towards Niederdorf, the large five-storey building immediately catches your eye. Formerly the music shop was started on the ground floor already. Earlier this year the store had to downsize due to the high rents. There is now a shoe store on the first floor. Fortunately, the Musik Hug is still to be found in the same building at Limmatquai but slightly higher on levels 2-5. The main entrance is now located on Münsterplatz, but the offer is essentially unchanged.
On the upper floors, precious upright and grand pianos, a large selection of different string, plucked and wind instruments as well as CDs and records are on display and can be tested and purchased. I find the harps particularly impressive.
Anyone looking for an instrument will receive expert advice here. You can also get repair and tuning services at Musik Hug. I like to stop by to look at the music books, have a chat with one of the very experienced sales assistants, listen to prospective buyers testing their instruments, enjoy the artsy atmosphere and go home with a new piece to practise and lots of good intentions.
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