FHU Go – Reformation History Tour

About the Trip

March 20-28, 2026

Beginning in the 1500s, these Swiss cities and their leaders would shape the expression of Christian faith on the European continent and around the world. Led by FHU educators Dr. Rick and Lieh Brumback, this 9-day tour will highlight the activities, concerns and aims of these church reformers that continue to engage Christians today. Along the way, enjoy exploring these beautiful cities with their medieval feel and gorgeous surroundings. Climb church towers for commanding views or visit world-famous museums and attractions that characterize the Swiss experience.

Discover the Old Towns of medieval Zürich, Basel and Geneva with their many shops and churches nestled amidst cobblestone streets.
After touring the Grossmünster, where Ulrich Zwingli preached, and its Reformation-era library, climb the tower for sweeping views of Zürich.
Learn about the Anabaptists who broke away from reform efforts in Zürich and began baptizing one another as consenting adults.
View the Fraumünster church, a seat of political power in medieval Zürich, with its Gothic architecture and Chagall stained-glass windows.
Explore the ruddy Basel Münster with its cloisters and burial site of Desiderius Erasmus.
Tour the Cathedral of St. Pierre, the center of John Calvin’s labors, and climb the tower with its commanding views or visit the archaeology museum beneath the cathedral.
Investigate the International Museum of the Reformation with its famous holdings that shed light on this significant period of church history.
Stroll the Parc des Bastions on the grounds of the University of Geneva and take in the famous Reformation Wall recalling the city’s religious heritage.
Evenings spent enjoying local eateries and visiting museums, city venues or taking in a musical performance.

Departure

- March 20, 2026

Flight to Zürich

Zürich

- March 21, 2026

Walking tour of the charming Old Town

Zürich

- March 22, 2026

Worship with Zürich congregation, then time for exploration and sightseeing.

Zürich

- March 23, 2026

Guided tour of the Grossmünster, Fraumünster and Water Church.

Basel

- March 24, 2026

Travel by coach to Basel. Guided tour of the Old Town and visit the Basel Münster.

Geneva

- March 25, 2026

Travel by coach to Geneva. Guided tour of the Old Town and the Cathedral of St. Pierre with its beautiful Chapel of the Maccabees. Optional: visit the anthropology museum located beneath the cathedral.

Geneva

- March 26, 2026

Guided tour through the idyllic Parc des Bastions and Reformation Wall. Explore the medieval Madeleine church and La Fusterie church.

Geneva

- March 27, 2026

Morning visit to the International Museum of the Reformation. Afternoon free to visit sites or take local tours (e.g., Geneva museums, chocolate tour, cheese fondue dinner cruise).

Return Home

- March 28, 2026

Fly back to the U.S.

March 20, 2026 - March 28, 2026

Reformation History Tour

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