Accessibility
AccessibleDocs – We convert for you
We convert print materials and electronic documents from the ETH Library and other Swiss university libraries into accessible PDF/UA formats.
SensusAccess – Create accessible documents in self-service
With the online tool SensusAccess, members of ETH Zurich can automatically convert documents into a selection of accessible media.
Accessible learning spaces
At the locations on the Campus Zentrum in the InfoCenter (H floor H 30.1), Green Library (CHN H 43), GESS Library (IFW B 35.1) and Architecture and Civil Engineering Library (HIL E 2) accessible study spaces are available with the following equipment:
- Hardware video magnifier
- DialitePro work lamp
- Large 27'' screen
- Electric height-adjustable desk
- Text-to-speech software (Windows)
- Magnifier software (Windows)
- Headphones (available from the library counters)
- Download User guides to keyboard shortcuts (PDF, 158 KB) for accessibility aids, such as the on-screen magnifier, voice-to-text software and Download video magnifier (PDF, 103 KB) (camera screen reader). Also available in large print or braille from the library counters.
Please contact us to make a booking: +41 44 632 21 35 or .
Access to the exhibitions in the ETH Zurich main building
The exhibitions of the ETH Library in the main building are open daily from 10.00–17.00.
Do you need assistance?
- From Monday to Friday (10.00–17.00), the staff at the reception desk in the main hall of the main building of ETH Zurich will be happy to accompany you to the exhibition of your choice.
- On Saturday and Sunday (10.00–17.00), please call the following number: +41 44 632 21 35.
Limited accessibility during maintenance work on the south elevator (December 2024 until February 2025)
Please note that the sout elevator is temporarily out of order due to maintenance work. In order to continue to provide access to the exhibitions of the Thomas Mann Archive, the Graphische Sammlung and extract, a stair-climbing caterpillar will be used. This will be available from 4 December 2024. However, we would like to point out that the stair-climbing caterpillar is not suitable for electric wheelchairs. Unfortunately, the stair-climbing caterpillar will only be available from Monday to Saturday until 18 January 2025. From that date, it will be available all week.
We ask for your understanding for possible restrictions and are happy to help with any questions or on-site support.
Rest areas (quiet rooms)
If you need a break for health reasons or a quiet spot to self-administer medication, you can use the quiet rooms at the following locations:
- Architectural and Civil Engineering Library and the Language Center, HIL building: D 31.2
- ETH Library, HG building: InfoCenter
- Green Library, CHN building: F 10.2
- Zentrum campus, HG building: D 61.1 und H 28.4
Download Further information (PDF, 142 KB)
Download Information about other quiet rooms outside the libraries (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Accessible parking
Visitors arriving by car can use our accessible parking spaces and signposted, accessible entrances at both campus complexes.
- ETH Zurich Zentrum Campus: main building, “Leonhardstrasse” underpass to the left of the bus stop as well as in the parking garage floor D, accessible via Karl-Schmid-Strasse.
- ETH Zurich Hönggerberg Campus: multistorey car park P2, parking level A (lower level)
- University of Zurich Campus: KOL building, Rämistrasse 71: three marked parking spaces. If a fourth space is needed, the area next to the bicycle stands can be used.
Download Parking map: Zentrum (PDF, 112 KB)
Download Parking map: Hönggerberg (PDF, 79 KB)
external page List of parking spaces at the University of Zurich
Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets are located in the following ETH Library buildings:
- Architectural and Civil Engineering Library, HIL building: C 70.2, D 70.1
- Green Library, CHN building: J 10.1, K 10.1, L 10.1, M 10.1, N 10.1, O 10.1, P 10.1
- InfoCenter, HG building: D 29.7, D 60.4
- Reading Room Collections and Archives, HG building: D 29.7, D 60.4
- Hönggerberg Self-Access Center, HIL building: C 70.2, D 70.1
Locations
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