Vitra Schaudepot

An absolute must for anyone interested in design. Even if you don’t like the chairs or architecture, there is no doubt that this company has produced some of the most iconic chairs in the world. The buildings on the campus are all great examples of some of the best architects living today. My only gripe with this place is that I didn’t have time to see it all. If you visit, it’s probably worth taking an architecture tour, as some buildings, such as the fire station by Zaha Hadid, are only accessible to tour groups. Mind you, if you don’t want to doll out the cash, you can still walk around it and even have a peek inside. The gift shop is full of general designy type stuff, and while it’s not extraordinary, there are some souvenirs that you might want to take home. The cafes have reasonable food at reasonable prices, so there’s no need to pack your lunch unless you’re on a tight budget. The cakes in the Herzog De Meuron building has the best cakes.

In all, you should not miss this place, and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to take it all in.