Zurich

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Zurich’s best restaurants

Zurich’s best restaurants

When it comes to selecting a restaurant, Zurich has seen some healthy transformation these last few years. There's a multitude of excellent places, both old...

Zurich's best healthy eating joints

Zurich's best healthy eating joints

The trend for all things clean hasn’t escaped Zurich’s foodie scene. Whether you are vegan, gluten-intolerant, love juicing or like to eat...

21 amazing things to do in Zurich

21 amazing things to do in Zurich

From shopping to swimming to dining and walking, our guide sums up the best way to visit Zurich

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Zurich restaurants and cafés

Zurich bars

Volkshaus Bar

Volkshaus Bar

While the restaurant with its small compartments offers a maximum of privacy, the bar at the Volkshaus is definitely a place to come together, with its large...

The Lion Pub

The Lion Pub

The Lion is a British-style pub just of Bahnhofstrasse that live screens all the big games, so you need never miss a match. There's a good selection of British...

George

George

A recent newcomer on the block, with a converted penthouse setting placed right over a casino, George has become the default setting for Zurich's upmarket...

Cranberry

Cranberry

This two-floor establishment has been amongst Zurich's most popular gay bars for a couple of decades, always busy, always bustling. It can get very cosy inside...

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Zurich clubs, nightlife, live music and more

Zurich’s best clubs and nightlife

Zurich’s best clubs and nightlife

When it comes to experiencing an energetic nightlife scene and discovering some cool clubs, Zurich wins hands down over all the other Swiss cities. Zurich has...

Club Supermarket

Club Supermarket

This former garage set the standard for undergound parties and pioneered the idea of working with external organisers - meaning guests can enjoy nights with a...

Hive

Hive

At the forefront of electro-clubbing in Zurich, Hive tries to set a trend before others have even spotted it. Expect a slightly alternative setting with music...

X-Tra Concert Venue and Night Club

X-Tra Concert Venue and Night Club

This spacious location at Limmatplatz hosts some of the city's most popular parties, such as the 'Rollschuh Disco' (bring your roller skates), the dark and...

More things to do in Zurich

Zurich’s best museums and attractions

Zurich’s best museums and attractions

An impressive array of striking monuments and pretty parks are among the top attractions to see during a day in Zurich. Museum culture is a key highlight of...

Shopping and style

Maurice de Mauriac

Maurice de Mauriac

Although Switzerland has long been associated with luxury watches, it’s a little surprising to discover that barely any are made in Zurich. Former New...

Vestibule

Vestibule

One of the top destinations for local fashionista's thanks to owner Laurence Antiglio's lovingly curated collections which showcase of-the-moment designers...

L’Apollinaire

L’Apollinaire

Poetry and art inspire the décor of this uptown multibrand store. The tone is set by the words to the French poem L’Apollinaire printed across...

Grieder

Grieder

At Grieder, you can find some of the most popular luxury brands all under one roof, including Burberry, Akris, Isabel Marant, Diane von...

Art and Culture

Kunsthalle

Kunsthalle

Home to exhibitions of internationally renowned contemporary artists, amongst them John Armleder, Terence Koh and Wolfgang Tillmans.

Kunsthaus Zürich

Kunsthaus Zürich

It's not the MoMa, the Louvre or the Tate, but Zurich's art museum has a lot to offer and a good collection of modern art. 

Kunsthalle

Kunsthalle

Founded in 1985, the Kunsthalle only became a significant institution in Zurich's art scene after it moved into the Löwenbräu-Areal development...

Find a hotel

Hotel Alex

Hotel Alex

This cool and contemporary hotel on the shore of Lake Zurich feels a million miles away from the hubbub of the city, despite being less than ten kilometres...

Baur au Lac

Baur au Lac

4 out of 5 stars

One of Zurich’s fanciest city hotels, the Baur au Lac enjoys a surprisingly leafy and tranquil location not far from the lake and the city centre. 

Widder Hotel

Widder Hotel

Rooms offer simple and modern luxury in a historic setting, the service is impeccable and the lively bar is one of the most elegant and well-equipped in Europe.

Community

Nelson Pub

Nelson Pub

4 out of 5 stars

Traditionally a hangout for English speaking expats from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean