Museum im Zeughaus

Museum im Zeughaus in Diessenhofen preserves Swiss Army material from uniforms and weapons to operational historic motor vehicles and artillery. The collection focuses on equipment, documents and regimental material with rotating exhibits and special events.

The Diessenhofen site sits next to the local rail halt and runs a seasonal opening schedule with group visits available by arrangement. The museum is run by the Museum im Zeughaus association and shares displays across its Schaffhausen and Diessenhofen locations.

A focused, museum-style presentation of Swiss military hardware with many items conserved in working condition.

Look out for:

• Displayed historic motor vehicles and military transport, some maintained operationally.

• Large artillery pieces, anti‑tank guns and armoured vehicles arranged by era and function.

• Uniforms, musical corps instruments, documents and regimental paraphernalia that illustrate daily army life.

• Temporary exhibitions and special museum-days—check the museum calendar for events.

Best way to experience it: Visit on a museum open Saturday or book a guided group tour in advance to get curator context for vehicles and technical exhibits. Allow time to walk the outdoor display areas and read the laminated object labels for provenance and restoration notes.

• Seasonal opening schedule: confirm dates before travelling.

• Located adjacent to the Diessenhofen rail halt; short walk from the station.

• Group tours can be arranged outside public hours by prior appointment.

• Onsite parking and contact details are listed on the museum website.