Zurich in Your Pocket

Maps Restaurants Cafs Nightlife Sightseeing Shopping Events Hotels
Zurich
April - May 2016
The editors pick
Zurichs best on one page
In the swing of spring
Burning snowmen, thermal

baths and mountain trips
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Contents
Arriving & Getting Around
Get your bearings
City Basics
Facts, habits, attitudes
History
11
Once upon a time

The local spring custom Schsilte is not only about burning
snowmen, its a colourful event with a huge parade. Read all about
it on p. 14. For spring outings to the mountains check our day trip
www.juanrubiano.com
chapter on p. 55.
Culture & Events 12

Concerts, shows and exhibitions
Quick picks
15
The editors favourites on one page
Restaurants
Sightseeing
16
Fine dining, cheesy treats and much more
Cafs
Shopping
27
39
Fancy fashion and Swiss design
Chocolate, coffee and conversation
Nightlife
32
Churches, murals and museums
Watches & Jewellery
28
46
Where to find the one youre looking for
Bars, pubs and clubs
Zurich Nord
52
Restaurants and bars in the north of the city
Zurich for kids
53
Major fun for minor citizens
Day trips
55
Natural highlights and cultural heritage
Queer Zurich
57
Hotels
58
Hotels, hostels, pensions
Maps & Index

You cant go wrong with the editors recommendations in
our Quick Picks section (p. 15) - for example a lovely dinner at
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Foreword
Its just like flying! Board a train at Zurichs main train
station heading for Bern and make sure you dont miss the
spectacular first five minutes. You depart from the new
underground platforms and break out into the daylight. Then,
on Letzigraben bridge, completed just a few months ago,
you rise up and cross the many tracks leading from the main
station. Just for a moment youre high up, with an unexpected
view over the city, like you took to the sky. A rather poetic twobillion-franc rail traffic solution. Just like flying.
On a recent voting day at the end of February, some also felt
like they were flying. A controversial initiative, put forward
by the right-wing populist SVP, proposed to deport foreign
nationals for even trivial offenses even if they had been
living in Switzerland for decades. After a series of rightwing initiatives finding favour with voters in recent years,
it could have been a yes again, despite the opposition of
government, parliament, virtually all law professors, the
major newspapers and many more. But the initiative was
rejected, in Zurich by two thirds of the voters. Just like flying!
With spring well on its way now, blossoms appearing and
birds singing all over town, you might be feeling a pleasant
lightness of being yourself. Whether youre firmly on the
ground or walking on air - let the next 64 pages be your
guide through the city of Zurich.
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Napfplatz (Spiegelasse/Napfgasse), in
the Niederdorf district.
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ARRIVING BY PLANE
ARRIVING BY BUS
Zurich International Airport (ZRH) lies 13 kilometres

north of the city centre in Kloten and handles around 700
flights a day going to over 170 destinations worldwide.
You can find ATMs and switzerlandinfo desks at Arrival
1 and Arrival 2 just after you pass customs. There you can
find free copies of Zurich In Your Pocket. There is a big public
shopping area with most shops open from 08:00 - 21:00
(groceries from 06:00 - 23:00) and a free Wi-fi for the first 60
minutes, just connect your device to ZurichAirport.
Buses from many European countries arrive at the bus

station (Bus Terminal Sihlquai, E1), two minutes walk north
from the main train station. Zurich sightseeing buses start
here as well.
ARRIVING BY CAR
The Swiss highways A1, A2, A3 and A4 lead from all
directions to Zurich and if you follow the signs to Zurich
City the city centre is quite easy to reach. But parking is
scarce and very expensive. For overnight parking you can
try to find a slot in the so-called blue zone in residential
areas - parking there is free from 19:00 - 08:00, indicate your
arrival time on your parking disk.
Driving in Switzerland is generally easy. If youre using the
motorways you have to buy a vignette for 40Sfr (available
at petrol stations and post offices). Remember that trams
always have right of way, as well as pedestrians on zebracrossings without traffic lights.
If youre running down Bahnhofstrasse to catch that train: aim for

Zurich Tourism (CB)
the big arch.
To get to town: The easiest and fastest way to get to and

from the airport is by train. Catch a train at the underground
train station near terminals 1 and 2 - if the sign on the
platform reads Zurich HB (HB = Hauptbahnhof = main
station), its the right train. Up to ten trains leave an hour and
the journey takes roughly ten minutes. Tickets can be bought
at the counters or at the ticket machines (switch them to
English on the first screen) next to the stairs leading down
to the platforms. A ticket for an adult is 6.60Sfr and valid for
one hour in the whole city (3 zones). If you plan to do more
travelling by public transport, make it a 24-hour ticket for just
twice the price or consider buying a ZurichCARD (see p. 34).
A taxi ride to central Zurich costs around 60Sfr. Official taxi
stands are just outside Arrivals 1 and 2.
Tram N10 takes you from the airport via Oerlikon to Zurich
main station as well. The journey takes 37 minutes, same
tickets as for the trains are valid.
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Zurichs main train station, referred to by locals as HB (short
for Hauptbahnhof, say haa-bay), is right in the centre of the
city. All international and domestic trains leave and arrive
here. From the platforms just follow the herd towards the
main hall, where you will find ticket offices and the tourist
information (called Tourist Service, see p. 10). Trams, buses
and taxis leave just outside the station.
At the ticket office in the main hall you can buy train
tickets (also available at the many ticket machines), tickets
for public transport in Zurich and also change money. For
time tables and tickets refer to www.sbb.ch or call (+41)
900 300 300 (1.19Sfr/min).
The legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0.05%, which should

allow you to have roughly one glass of beer before d riving.
The standard speed limit is 50km/h in urban areas,
80km/h outside towns and 120km/h on motorways.
In residential zones in Zurich, the speed limit is often
TAXI SMARTS
Taxis in Zurich are in general clean, safe, reliable - and
expensive. Its usually easy to get one, even in rush
hours. The city sets the following maximum prices for
taxis: initial fee 8Sfr, 5Sfr per kilometre, 80Sfr per hour.
The actual fees have to be displayed on the door of the
car. In theory, there is free competition, but actually
almost only two prices exist: the maximum fee and the
lower one most companies charge: initial fee (Basis on
the sticker) 6Sfr, 3.80Sfr per kilometre (Distanz), 69sfr per
hour (Wartezeit). When taking a taxi from a stand, check
the prices on their door and take the cheapest one
available. Yes, you are free to take any taxi on a stand
and they are obliged to take you even for short rides.
Taxi drivers have to and usually do use their metres.
Youll find taxis at official taxi stands, those often being
the expensive ones. Especially at the main train station
there are often no cheap taxis available. You can hail
taxis from the streets as well. The ridesharing service
Uber also operates in Zurich. You can order your private
driver easily over an app on your smartphone. Fares are
usually significantly cheaper than standard taxi fares
(initial fee 3-6Sfr, 1.35 - 3.60Sfr per kilometre, 0.30 0.60Sfr per minute, higher if demand is higher). Find
more information on www.uber.com.
TAXI 444Qtel. (+41) 44 444 44 44, www.taxi444.ch.
TAXI 7x7Qtel. (+41) 44 777 77 77, www.7x7.ch.

30km/h. Fines are high and yes, Switzerland has agreements
with many European countries to make sure you pay the
fine even if you have a foreign number plate. You may use
your home driving license in Switzerland as long as it is
valid - if the license is a non EU-one and in a language other
than French, English, Italian or German it is recommended
that it be accompanied by an international one.
SWISS MADE GRAPHIC WATCHES
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
City transport
Zurichs public transport network includes trams, buses,
local trains and ships on the lake and on the river. The
ticket system is fairly simple: the regional network is divided
into zones. So you dont buy tickets for a trip, but rather for a
zone. The network of the city of Zurich is zone number 110
(see map page 66). Tickets are valid in the chosen zones on
all kinds of transport. For getting around the city (zone 110)
a day pass valid for 24 hours will cost you 8.60Sfr, a single
ticket valid for 1 hour 4.30Sfr. Children up to 5 travel for free,
6 - 16 year-olds pay the so-called half-fare (which actually is
3Sfr). These tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines
you find at almost every stop (most of them now take credit
cards). Be aware that Uetliberg and the airport are not within
zone 110. If you get caught without a valid ticket, its 90Sfr. For
more advice on public transport go to the VBZ Ticketerias,
situated at larger tram stops throughout the city.
Another option is the ZrichCARD (24Sfr/24hrs,
48Sfr/72hrs), which is valid for zone 110 and between
the airport and the city, as well as giving you free entry to
many museums. The ZrichCARD is available at most ticket
machines, VBZ Ticketerias and at the Tourist Information.
See p. 34 for more information.
Public transport in Zurich runs roughly from 05:00 - 00:30.
There are night buses in the nights Fri/Sat and Sat/Sun to
all parts of the town. Most of them start at Bellevue and
pass by Central and Escher-Wyss Platz. They require a 5Sfr
supplement to any valid ticket. Send a text message from
your mobile with the word NZ to 988 to purchase the
supplement by phone.
Trains
The train network is best for getting around Switzerland
fast and in comfort. For time tables refer to www.sbb.ch.
Tickets are sold on vending machines (switch them to
English on the first screen) and at the counters in the main
hall at Zurich main train station.
BICYCLES
ZRI ROLLT - BIKES FOR FREE
Bikes to borrow for free - all you need is an ID and 20Sfr as
deposit. The Velostation Sd is in containers close to track 3,
just outside the station. The northern one is close to track
18. Additional stations in summer (from the end of April)
at Brkliplatz, Pestalozziwiese, Bahnhof Enge, Bahnhof
Altstetten.QE1, Hauptbahnhof / Velostation Nord & Sd,
tel. (+41) 43 288 34 45, www.zuerirollt.ch. Nord open
daily 08:00 - 21:30, Sd 08:00 - 19:30, Sat & Sun closed.
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City Basics
DRINKING
BASIC DATA
The drinking age in Switzerland is 16 for wine and beer and

18 for spirits and alcopops. The standard sizes for beer are
the 0.3 litre Stange (pronounce: shtang-eh) and the 0.5 litre
Grosses (gro-sus). The long-standing medium-scale brewers
are increasingly getting competition from innovative local
brewers. Check out Sprint, Paul or Appenzeller for instance.
Swiss wines are also not to be underestimated. While the
best may come from further south, youll find some very good
Blauburgunders (red) and Riesling Sylvaners (white) from the
Zurich region. Traditional Swiss spirits are fruit brandies,
cherry (Kirsch) and pear (Williams) being the most common.
Area
Switzerland: 41285 sq km
Zurich (Canton): 1729 sq km
Zurich (City): 92 sq km
Population
Switzerland: 8 million
Zurich (city): 405,000
Official languages
Switzerland: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Zurich: German
ELECTRICITY
Local time
Central European (GMT+1h)
CUSTOMS
Switzerland is not member of the European customs
union. On the one hand that gives you the opportunity to
buy real tax-free goods at airports when you are travelling
from and to Switzerland. On the other hand there are tight
restrictions on the goods you can take free of customs duty
from Switzerland to your country. For EU-countries the
following customs and tax allowances apply (for other
countries check with the according customs authorities):
Electricity in Switzerland is 230 V, 50 Hz AC. Plug sockets

are round and take three round pins - they can take
Europlugs with two pins. If you are coming from the US, UK
or Ireland you definitely need an adaptor - as well as from
many other countries.
HEALTH & EMERGENCY

Emergency telephone numbers (operators usually speak
basic English):
Ambulance: 144
Police: 117
Firebrigade: 118
If you need medical attention, there are several walk-in
medical centres, like Permanence at the main railway
station (facing Bahnhofstrasse), where you just pull a ticket
and wait your turn (+41 44 215 44 44, Bahnhofplatz 15,
open 07:00 - 22:00), Notfall Zrich 3 (+41 43 811 81 18,
Zypressenstrasse 39, open 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00,
closed Sun) or mediX (+41 44 298 50 50, Badenerstrasse
41, open 07:00 - 21:00, Sun 08:00 - 18:00). Zurich also has
three public hospitals with emergency units which are
open 24 hours a day for urgent matters. You can just walk
in, but expect to wait:
USEFUL ZURICH APPS

A pleasant old-town spot under St. Peter.
ZIYP
Tobacco: 200 (50 to some countries) cigarettes or 100

(20) cigarillos or 50 (10) cigars or 250 gr (50) of smoking
tobacco.
Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol or 2 litres of spirits
with less than 22% vol, 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer.
Other goods: Max value of all goods: 430 euros for air
travellers and 300 euros for other travellers.
Goods over these limits must be declared when entering a
EU-country, additional taxes and VAT may apply.
In Switzerland there is duty free shopping for arriving
passengers as well.
Our own app, In Your Pocket City Essentials,

features only our favourite places in Zurich (and many
other cities). Just as useful is the map, which is also
available offline. Its available on both iOs and Android.
To download, simply go to iyp.me/app on your
smartphone or scan the QR code on the front cover.
The free app ZVV-Fahrplan provides real time doorto-door timetable information for all public transport
within the ZVV network in the canton of Zurich. It also
tells you where the nearest stop is, and how to get
from A to B. And its available in English. With the free
ZVV-Tickets app you can buy tickets on the fly, quickly
and easily (App store and Google Play).
City Basics
LANGUAGE SMARTS
SMART PHONING
Here are some typical Swiss German words - it will be

always appreciated if you use a few Swiss words. The r
in Swiss German is rolled, the ch is pronounced like in
the Scottish loch. Mind your throat.
If you want to use your smartphone in Switzerland,

you might consider buying a local prepaid card. This
way your phone will be able to guide you through
the city without clocking up sky-high roaming costs.
As an extra plus, the In Your Pocket mobile website
(zurich.inyourpocket.com) and the new app City
Essentials will work perfectly too. A prepaid card is only
an option if your phone is not sim-locked. Youll need an
ID to get a card, which itself usually costs around 20Sfr.
Here we list some of the prepaid cards, their prices and
where to get them (rates are in Sfr per minute, as of
January 2016).
Hello (formal)
Grezi
(groo-e-tsi)
Goodbye (formal)
Adieu
(as in French)
Thank you
Merci
(mersi)
Sorry!
Entschuldigung!
(ent-shooldi-goong)
Excuse me!
Exgsi!
(ex-gewsi)
Switzerland
DSchwyz
(tshviiits)
Cheers!
Zum Wohl!
(tsoom vol)
Zurich
Zri
(tsoori)
EMERGENCY UNIT UNIVERSITTSSPITAL

QG2, Rmistrasse 100, 8ETH / Universittsspital,
tel. (+41) 44 255 11 11. Open 24 / 7.
EMERGENCY UNIT STADTSPITAL TRIEMLI
QBirmensdorferstrasse 497, 8Triemli, tel. (+41) 44
466 11 11. Open 24 / 7.
EMERGENCY UNIT STADTSPITAL WAID
QK4, Tichestrasse 99, 8Bucheggplatz, tel. (+41) 44
366 20 55. Open 24 / 7.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies (Apotheke in German) on night duty are open 24
hours, a sign on every pharmacys door will tell you where the
next pharmacy on duty is. You can also call (+41) 900 55 35 55
(1.50 Sfr/min) which will connect you to the next pharmacy
on duty. The pharmacy at main station (Bahnhofplatz 15,
(+41) 44 225 42 42) is always open until midnight, the one at
Bellevue always 24 / 7 (Theaterstrasse 14, (+41) 44 266 62 22).
INTERNET / WI-FI
In the era of laptops and smartphones internet cafs are
not as necessary as they were. What you really need are
hotspots. Many cafs and bars in Zurich have free Wi-fi
for their customers. You will also find the commercial
Wi-fi providers Monzoon and Swisscom all over the city
(accessible with a credit card). Another possibility to stay
connected with your smartphone during your stay in
Switzerland is to buy a prepaid sim card for your phone.
LANGUAGE
Switzerland has four official languages: German (spoken
by 64%), French (20%), Italian (6.5%) and Romansh (0.5%).
Zurich lies in the German speaking part of the country,
where people speak a German dialect, so called Swiss
German or Schwyzerdutsch. Be it among friends, at work
or when dealing with the authorities, people speak dialect.
However, Swiss people use standard German, so-called
Hochdeutsch, when writing and speaking at school.
calls
company domestic
data where to buy
calls
abroad*
OK.- mobile 0.15/0.22
0.15/0.20 8.50Sfr/500MB**
kkiosks
shops /
Yallo 0.35
0.15 15Sfr/1000MB** migros
offices
post
m-budget 0.28
0.28 4.80Sfr/150MB migros
mobile
Lebara
coop,
0.25
0.19 4.90Sfr/120MB** migros,
simply
post offices
0.30;
max
sunrise free
1.20 Sfr per day sunrise shops
0.6 per call 0.8
*to most European countries incl. UK and USA, landlines
** must be bought in advance and used within 1 month
MAIL & PHONE

Post: Swiss post is generally reliable and also can take care
of all your financial transactions. There are post offices all
over the city - the Sihlpost close to the main train station is
the one with the longest opening hours (see below).
Dialling: Switzerlands calling code is +41. Zurichs code is
(0)44 or (0)43. We list the country code before all telephone
numbers in brackets. Of course you only have to use
this if you are dialling from abroad. If you are already in
Switzerland, just ignore the (+41) prefix, dial 0 and then the
nine-digit number.
SIHLPOST Zurichs central post office, open until late. Take
a ticket and wait for your turn. QD2, Kasernenstrasse 97,
8Sihlpost, tel. (+41) 848 888 888. Open 06:30 - 22:30,
Sat 06:30 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:30.
MONEY
The currency and legal tender of Switzerland is the Swiss franc
(Sfr), which is divided in 100 rappen. There are banknotes of 10,
20, 50, 100, 200 and 1000 francs. The coins in use are 1,2 and 5
francs as well as 5, 10, 20 and 50 rappen.You can change your
money at the SBB change at the main railway station or any of
the banks. Or just withdraw Swiss francs with your Maestro or
your Plus card from one of the ubiquitous ATMs. Credit cards
are widely accepted - both in shops and restaurants. Service
is always included. At a restaurant however, if you were happy
with the service, leave 5-10% of the bill as a tip.
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City Basics
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
MARKET VALUES
January 1
January 2
April 14, 2017
April 17, 2017
April 18, 2016
May 1
May 5, 2016
May 16, 2016
August 1
September 12, 2016
December 25
The Swiss national bank has abandoned its policy of

tying the Swiss Franc to the Euro. Currently the exchange
rate is quite stable at around 1.09 Sfr to the Euro.
New Year
Berchtold Day (local)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Sechseluten (Zurich only)
Labour Day (Zurich only)
Ascension
Whit Monday
National Holiday
Knabenschiessen (Zurich only)
Christmas
POLITICS
The Swiss like to consider their country the home of
direct democracy and citizens here are regularly asked
to take a stand on national issues. The two chambers of
parliament are (mainly) elected in a proportional voting
system and the seven-member government appointed
by parliament always includes representatives of all of
the four or five major parties. Switzerland is a federal
republic consisting of 26 cantons, once sovereign states
which retain some independence and have their own
constitutions, parliaments and governments. Bern is
the capital and the seat of the parliament and the
federal authorities. Due to the understanding of political
independence many locals favour, Switzerland is not a
member of the EU.
Loaf of bread
Cup of coffee
0.3 litre of beer (bar)
Public transport ticket, 1 hr
Packet of cigarettes
McDonalds Big Mac
2-5Sfr
4-7Sfr
4-7Sfr
4.30Sfr
8Sfr
6.50Sfr
(1.85 - 4.60)
(3.70 - 6.40)
(3.70 - 6.40)
(3.95)
(7.35)
(6)
RELIGION
The Swiss are traditionally either Roman Catholic (42%)
or Protestant (35%). The largest (and quite new) minority
religious community are Muslims (4%). Zurich is traditionally
Protestant, due to the ardent reformator Zwingli who put
an end to partying here in the 16th century. But his grip has
loosened somewhat in recent decades.
SAFETY
Zurich is a safe city, and in fact there is no no-go area, even
for women at night. Be on guard against pickpockets just as
in any European city.
TOURIST SERVICE
Zurich Tourisms Tourist service is conveniently located
in the main hall of the main train station. This is a
one-stop solution for all the information you might
be missing - and much more. For personal advice at
the counter, take a ticket and wait your turn. There are
some iPads for you to browse and check out the many
offers like tours and venues and you can pick up leaflets
and a city map. But they dont just have advice, they
also offer the following services.
They...
will book city tours and excursions
sell tickets for public transport, incl. the Swiss Travel Pass
sell the ZrichCARD (see p. 34 for more infos)
can make hotel reservations
also sell tickets for events and museums, souvenirs
and gift vouchers
Last but not least you can always pick up the latest
copy of Zurich In Your Pocket here - for free, of course.
QMain hall of the main train station. Open 08:30 19:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. May - Oct 08:00 - 20:30, Sun
08:30 - 18:30.
On the lake: when spring arrives, the socks come off.

Agata Muszyska
SMOKING
The legal age for smoking is 16. Smoking in public buildings
and transport is illegal. However, restaurants and bars are
allowed to have a separate smoking room (fumoir).
VISAS
For a stay of up to three months, many foreigners simply
need a passport or an ID card to enter Switzerland. Even
though not a member of the European Union, Switzerland
is a member of the Schengen Agreement. As a result a
Schengen visa is valid for Switzerland as well. Always check
these details with a Swiss embassy or consulate.
History
XVI Century
Huldrych Zwingli, priest at the Grossmnster, was a major
critic of mercenary service. But he had a lot more to say and
became the initiator of the Reformation in Zurich from
1520 on. The Reformation meant an end to all frivolous
behaviour - drinking, prostitution and actually most fun
was forbidden or strictly regulated.
NAPOLEON CAUSES A BOTHER

XVI - XVIII Century
During the 16th and 17th Centuries Zurichs wealth and
influence increased. Among the intellectuals of the time
were the educational reformer Heinrich Pestalozzi or the
painter Johann Heinrich Fssli, whose work youll find today
in the Kunsthaus. In 1798 Zurich lost its independence as
Napoleon took over, transforming the Swiss Confederacy
into the Helvetic Republic for a brief five years.
Zurichs somewhat grim reformator Huldrych Zwingli.
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ROMANS AND
SCHWYZERDTSCH
RAILWAYS AND A STRIKE
100BC - X Century
Around 15 BC the Romans established a military base at the
site of todays Lindenhof where you can find a copy of the
Roman tomb stone mentioning Turicum, the word from
which Zurich derives. Roman rule ended around 400 AD
and nobody really has any idea what went on in Zurich for
the next few centuries. One change was the arrival of the
Germanic tribe of the Allemanni, who brought with them
the language that was to become todays Swiss German
(Schwyzerdtsch).
XIX - XX Century
Modern-day Switzerland was founded in 1848 as a
federation. The year before, the first railway line in Switzerland
was opened. Railways were the business Alfred Escher was
in. He dominated Zurich and Swiss politics for the next few
decades. His statue can be found just in front of the main
train station. Switzerland remained neutral during the First
World War and was refuge to the artists who started the
Dada movement in Zurich. The war exacerbated the poverty
of the working classes and in 1918 a socialist committee
called a general strike. Many of the committees demands
were later fulfilled, though not the demand for the right of
women to vote, which was not introduced until 1971!
ZURICH IN WOMENS HANDS
THE RDUIT AND THE WAR
XII - XIV Century

In the 13th Century Zurich became an
imperial city, answering only to the
emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Zurich was now headed by a woman the abbess of the Fraumnster abbey.
In 1336 an uprising of Zurichs
craftsmen made the newly founded guilds the foundation
of Zurichs political structure. Many of the guild houses, still
in use today, are now also restaurants like the Zunfthaus Zur
Schmiden or the Zunfthaus am Neumarkt (emblem of the
guild of the shoemakers on the left).
XX Century
During most of the Second World War Switzerland, formally
neutral, was totally surrounded by the Axis powers, making
it difficult to import food and other goods. General Guisan
prepared for a military attack by literally hollowing out the
Alps, envisaging a guerrilla war from the mountains, the socalled rduit strategy.
ZURICH GOES SWISS

AND PROTESTANT
XIV - XVI Century
In 1351 Zurich joined Switzerland, which had existed as a
treaty since 1291. This however didnt stop the city waging
war against fellow cantons, such as against Schwyz. Soon
the city ruled over lands around Lake Zurich and north
all the way to the river Rhine.
ZURICH TODAY
XX - XXI Century
After the war Switzerlands economy
boomed and mass immigration from
Southern Europe set in, while culturally
and politically Switzerland remained very
conservative. In 1968 and 1980 youth
movements clashed with police, but
also brought new cultural life to Zurich. Today Zurich is
still a major financial centre and has lost the conservative
reputation. It has become popular as a place to live for highlyskilled workers from across Europe. This has made the lack of
affordable apartments one of the major topics in Zurich today.
April - May 2016 11
Culture & Events

Zurich offers a rich bouquet of culture, with its opera
and ballet of (at least) European renown and a packed
programme of excellent classical concerts in the Tonhalle
and elsewhere. Pop and rock stars almost always stop in
Zurich when touring the continent. Zurich also has a vibrant
theatre scene, but unfortunately only few productions in
English.
We list the most important venues in the venue list and
refer to them only by name in the event list. If the event
takes place in a less usual venue, we indicate the full
address in the preview. Events are listed in the categories
classical music, exhibitions, festivals, shows and rock & pop
concerts. Within the sections its ordered by date.
Of course there are way more events than we can list. We
recommend checking out www.zueritipp.ch for more events.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
06.04 WEDNESDAY - 08.04 FRIDAY
TONHALLE ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Lionel Bringuier, piano: Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Works by Edvard Grieg & Johannes Brahms.QTonhalle.
Concerts start 19:30, 25-125Sfr.
14.04 THURSDAY
ZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HAPPY BIRTHDAY YEHUDI MENUHIN
Conductor & violin: Daniel Hope. Works by Edward Elgar,
Bechara El-Khoury, Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Schubert.
QTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 16-105Sfr.
26.04 TUESDAY
ZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Conductor and recorder: Maurice Steger. works by Charles
Avison, William Babell and Georg Friedrich Hndel.
QTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 16-105Sfr.
03.05 TUESDAY & 04.05 WEDNESDAY
TONHALLE ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Lionel Bringuier, piano: Louis Schwizgebel,
violin: Klaidi Sahati, violoncello: Anita Leuzinger. Works
by Ludwig van Beethoven and works on request by the
audience.QTonhalle. Concerts start Tue 19:30, Wed
22:00, 25 - 50Sfr.
ZURICH VENUE LIST

HALLENSTADION
Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch and tel. (+41) 900 800
800 (1.19Sfr/min).QO2, Wallisellenstrasse 45,
8Messe/Hallenstadion, www.hallenstadion.ch.
KAUFLEUTEN
Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch, tel. (+41) 900 800 800
(1.19Sfr/min)QD3, Pelikanplatz, 8Sihlstrasse,
www.kaufleuten.com.
KONGRESSHAUS
QE5, Gotthardstrasse 5, 8Brkliplatz,
tel. (+41) 44 206 36 36, www.kongresshaus.ch.
ROTE FABRIK
Tickets: www.starticket.ch, tel. (+41) 900 325 325
(1.19Sfr/min.).QSeestrasse 395, 8Post Wollishofen,
www.rotefabrik.ch.
TONHALLE
Tickets: www.tonhalle-orchester.ch, tel. (+41) 44
206 34 34 (10:00 - 18:00)QE5, Claridenstrasse 7,
8Brkliplatz, www.tonhalle-orchester.ch.
VOLKSHAUS
Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch, tel. (+41) 900 800 800 or
www.starticket.ch, (+41) 900 325 325 (both 1.19Sfr/
min).QC3, Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8Helvetiaplatz,
www.volkshaus.ch.
X-TRA
Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch, tel. (+41) 900 800 800.
QD1, Limmatstrasse 118, 8Limmatplatz.
British violinist Daniel Hope will perform with the Zurich Chamber
Harald Hoffmann
Orchestra.
18.05 WEDNESDAY
BENJAMIN GROSVENOR
Piano: Benjamin Grosvenor. Works by Felix Mendelssohn,
Frdric Chopin, Maurice Ravel and Franz Liszt.QTonhalle.
Concert starts 19:30, 25-105Sfr.
EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL 05.06 SUNDAY
JASPER MORRISON - THINGNESS
Good design is super normal. With this approach
Englishman Jasper Morrison has shaped a new
understanding of design. For the internationally acclaimed
designer, form takes a back seat. The relationship to history,
the requirements of production and the material and the
contribution to the atmosphere of a space are the relevant
values in his work. The first retrospective of Jasper Morrisons
work is a plea for design beyond pathos, bits and pieces,
exaggerated determination to create form or programmatic
asceticism.QK-6, Museum fr Gestaltung - Schaudepot,
Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8Toni-Areal, tel. (+41) 43 446 67
67, www.museum-gestaltung.ch. Open 10:00 - 17:00,
Wed 10:00 - 20:00, Mon closed. Admission 12/8Sfr.
Culture & Events

100 YEARS OF DADA
This piece by Sophie Taeuber-Arp is dada, but differently.
PD
UNTIL 08.05 SUNDAY

DADA DIFFERENTLY
In the first half of the 20th century, two apparently
contradictory art movements developed in Zurich,
making the city a focal point in art history: Dada and
concrete art. Both of these art movements still provide
guiding stimuli for international art to this day. No matter
how different they appear to be, they do have a key
aspect in common: the pursuit of maximum autonomy.
This exhibition focuses on the three outstanding
German-speaking female Dada-artists Sophie TaeuberArp (1889-1943), Hannah Hch (1889-1978), and Elsa von
Freytag-Loringhoven (1874-1927).QHaus Konstruktiv,
Selnaustrasse 25, 8Stauffacher, tel. (+41) 44 217
70 80, www.hauskonstruktiv.ch. Open 11:00 - 17:00,
Wed 11:00 - 20:00, Mon closed. 16/12Sfr. Free up to
18 years.
SHOWS
05.02 FRIDAY - 18.07 MONDAY
OBSESSION DADA: 165 CELEBRATIONS
At Dadas birthplace they will be staging an event every
evening for half a year from 5 February on. And early
morning worship at 6.30. Check www.cabaretvoltaire.ch
for details.QF4, Cabaret Voltaire, Spiegelgasse 1,
8Rathaus, www.cabaretvoltaire.ch.
OPERA & BALLET

ZURICH OPERA & BALLET
The Zurich Opera is a magnificent building near the lake
shore built in 1891 by Austrian architects Ferdinand Fellner
and Hermann Helmer. Check out the programme on their
website. You can also buy tickets on the operas webpage,
by phone or at the ticket office on site (open from 11:00
until the performance starts, Sun from 90 minutes before
the show). Plays are usually with German and English
subtitles. The shows of the Zurich Ballet Company directed
by Christian Spuck take place here too.QF5, Opernhaus,
Falkenstrasse 1, 8Opernhaus / Stadelhofen, tel. (+ 41)
44 268 66 66, www.opernhaus.ch.
In 2016, Zurich is celebrating the 100th anniversary of

Dada - the anti-establishment, anti-rationality, anti-art
art movement which emerged in Zurich in 1916 - with
a bunch of events and exhibitions all through the year.
Fleeing from Germany during the First World War, the
artists and performers Hugo Ball and Emmy Hennings
arrived in Zurich in 1915. On 5 February 1916 they opened
their Cabaret Voltaire on Spiegelgasse 1 in Zurichs
Niederdorf. Here Dada took shape over the coming
months. Today the place is open again as the bar Cabaret
Voltaire with frequent Dadaist exhibitions and events.
While they first performed more conventional songs,
the evenings became more daring and wild by the day.
They experimented with costumes, instruments and new
art forms like the sound poem composed of imaginary
words. Ball and Hennings were soon joined by others
and the international bunch performed at the cabaret
six nights a week. Their irreverent, satirical performances
questioned art as such and (Voltaires!) reason which
had led to the catastrophe of World War. It became the
movement without a programme, opposed to any
programme. At the end of July, Ball and Hennings left
Zurich and the first phase of Dada ended.
Zurichs Dada year is packed with events. Youll
find a pretty comprehensive list of happenings on
www.dada100zuerich2016.ch.
Relax, enjoy and lose track of time

above the rooftops of Zurich
Entspannen, geniessen, Zeit vergessen

ber den Dchern von Zrich
AQUA-SPA-RESORTS AG
Thermalbad & Spa Zrich
Brandschenkestrasse 150, 8002 Zrich
Tel. 044 205 96 50
www.thermalbad-zuerich.ch
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Culture & Events

ROCK, POP
AND JAZZ CONCERTS
SECHSELUTEN
For more venues with live music, see our box live music
clubs on page 31.
11.04 MONDAY
NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS
The mastermind of the British rock band Oasis is back with
a new album called Chasing Yesterday. And besides the
title, the new songs are fresh and versatile from classic
rocknroll to some jazzy tunes.QX-tra. Concert starts
20:00, 82Sfr.

Zurich Tourism (BM)
Winter lasts too long in many places and Zurich is

no exception. The Zrcher (Zurichs citizens) have their
own solution to this problem: winter is officially chased
away with the traditional spring festival Sechseluten
(Schsilte in Swiss German). 26 Zurich guilds (Znfte)
parade through the city centre towards Bellevue, where
the festival climaxes at exactly 18:00 when a snowman-like
figure called Bgg (see photo above) is burned. When the
Bggs head finally explodes the season of fog and cold
feet is officially over (though there are no guarantees).
Even if considered by some Zrcher as a rather oldfashioned and snooty event, the Sechseluten is
a spectacle you shouldnt miss if you happen to be in
Zurich. Thousands of participants, tens of thousands of
spectators, hundreds of horses, dozens of horse-drawn
wagons, bands and even a few camels on parade in the
middle of Zurich - makes a change to the standard rush
hour. The parade is free, in some areas there are seats
for which tickets are required.
The festival originally celebrated the first day of
summer working hours which ended with the toll
of the church bells at six oclock. Literally Sechseluten
means The six oclock ringing of the bells. The guilds
made the labour laws at the time, and though they
have lost their central importance, one says it still makes
it easier to do business in Zurich if you are a member.
The Sechseluten schedule for 2016:
Sunday April 17, 14:30
Childrens parade (Start at Brkliplatz - Quaibrcke
- Limmatquai - Rudolf-Brun-Brcke - Bahnhofstrasse Brkliplatz - Fraumnsterstrasse - Stadthausquai)
Monday April 18, 15:00
Parade of the Guilds (Bahnhofstrasse - Burkliplatz
- Bahnhofstrasse - Rudolf Brun Brcke - Limmatquai Bellevue)
18:00
Burning of the Bgg on Sechselutenplatz (Bellevue)
afterwards The public grills sausages on the fire
18.04 MONDAY
MARIAH CAREY
Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time is
back on stage. The superstar will take her fans on a journey
through the biggest hits of her career.QHallenstadion.
Candy Dulfer and her favourite tool.
PD
26.04 TUESDAY & 27.04 WEDNESDAY

CANDY DULFER
She is probably the worlds most famous saxophone
performer. When Candy Dulfer is on stage, people
get the sudden urge to dance. Shes just so damn
funky!QKaufleuten. Concert starts 20:00, 60/85Sfr.
07.05 SATURDAY
ROTOTOM & FRIENDS (REGGAE FESTIVAL)
Since the 1990s, the Rototom Sunsplash reggae music
festival has taken place in Spain, north of Valencia. Every
spring a few of the artists who are set to perform there tour
Europe to promote the festival. On stage this year: Junior
Kelly, Wailing Souls, Bambaata Marley and more.QRote
Fabrik. Concert starts 20:00, 35Sfr.
18.05 WEDNESDAY
PAOLO CONTE
Even at the age of 79, the Italian cantautore has not lost a
bit of his appeal. Hes on the road with his 2014 album called
Snob on what is probably his final tour.QKongresshaus.
Quick picks
Do
Cheap and Zurich

dont mix easily - but
its possible! For cheap
beer in a relaxed
atmosphere try the caf bar DuDa
(Spiegelgasse 1, F-4) in the Cabaret
Voltaire. Its actually the place
where the art movement Dada was
born 100 years ago. So you know
what to drink to!
Two of Zurich's major

landmarks are free to
visit: the mediaeval
churches
Grossmnster and Fraumnster (p.
32). Both have magnificent stained
glass windows by artists such as
Chagall, elegant Gothic arches and
grim little faces looking down from
the masonry. There is a small fee for
going up the Grossmnster tower.
The one-time arsenal

Zeughauskeller (p. 26)
is a great place for large
beers and generous
portions of solid food like their
metre-long sausages! Or try an
eidgenoss (a Swiss soldier): half a litre
of beer flambed with fruit liquor.
You'll find loads of places to have

a drink in Zurich but what about
a game of pool? At Billiardino in
the centre of the Zurich West party
district (Heinrichstrasse 245, L-6)
there are over 50 pool and snooker
tables where you can challenge
your mates.
A museum about the

history of football, where
you can actually show
your football skills and
even see the original World Cup trophy.
Sound to good to be true? Well, the
brand new FIFA World Football
Museum (see p. 35) has it all.
Want to impress your

signifcant other with
attentive service and a
high quality menu in a
contemporary atmosphere? Try
Baltho (p. 18) were sure you wont
be disappointed.
An incredible choice of wine

(available by the glass or by the
bottle) and a calm atmosphere,
thats what you get at Mvenpick
Wein Bar (p. 29). And all the wines
are for sale to take away too, in
case you want to continue your
romantic evening someplace else.
The spring weather can

turn nasty sometimes
but it's always warm at
the Thermalbad and
Spa Zurich (p. 56). With the different
pools and massages it's a great place to
wind down and even better if you have
someone special to accompany you.
The Kronenhalle (p.25)

is a legend in Zurich,
where dark wood and
oil paintings set the
scene. Enjoy the classics like
schnitzel with cucumber salad or
roast from the trolley as do the top
bankers, authors and editors-in-chief
at the other tables.
How about a cocktail

served to a window
table with a great
view over the city
centre? Bar Jules Verne (p. 29) in
the tower of the citys observatory
offers the best city view in a classy
but not stiff atmosphere.
Jazz musicians of the finest are regular

guests at the Moods jazz club
(p. 31), like celebrated NY drummer
Mark Giuliana. You'll hear the best of
the Swiss scene here as well as blues,
soul and world music acts.
Ok, you might come

from someplace where
it's easy to find a great
Mexican restaurant,
but Zurich was not such a place
- until El Luchador (p. 28) opened.
They don't just do excellent ceviche,
they also have great music and the
occasional short film night.
The Swiss answer to Coca Cola is

Rivella, give it a try while you're
here! True to Swiss clichs, it's
made of milk honest! It doesn't
look or taste anything like milk
though and is supposed to be
quite healthy. You can get it at
most restaurants and shops, the
red flavour is the classic one.
Someone is burning a
huge snowman on a
bonfire in the middle of
Zurich? Sounds scary?
Don't worry, it's just one of those local
customs. This spring celebration is
called Schsilte (April 16 - 18), and
it's meant to scare winter away. Read
all about it in our box on the left.
Couples
Lads & Lasses
On the cheap
Local
If youre in the
Langstrasse area and
feeling a bit peckish,
the Palestine Grill
(Langstrasse 92, C-2) is your choice
for top-notch street food. A peace
platter or a falafel goes down a treat
with a beer, without draining your
finances.
Highend
Drink
Even though Zurich is obviously

Browsing through titbits
not in Italy, the real Italian bar
and treasures at the
Vineria Centrale (p. 31) is loved
Kanzlei fleamarket
by locals: easy going, a little chaotic
(p. 37) is a prototypical
but plain likeable - thats the way
Saturday morning for a Zurich local
they roll in Langstrasse district.
especially if its followed by a large
caf latte in one of the happening
bars around Helvetiaplatz.
Unexpected
Eat
With vegetables from a
community agriculture
project within the city,
you cant get much
more local than the Wirtschaft im
Franz (p. 27). The mix of plain wood
tables and just two inspired menus
an evening makes this place
quintessentially Zurich.
April - May 2016 15
Restaurants
A modern take on international cuisine is what they serve at the Baltho Kche & Bar (see p. 18). | PD
Zurich has around 2,000 restaurants, bars and

takeaways. No wonder you can find almost any kind
of food imaginable: from down-to-earth Swiss to
traditional Vietnamese, from Lebanese to Japanese
and back again. But today many restaurants also
cook in a mlange, international style and are not
easily categorized. Nevertheless we have tried. We
list the places we recommend within any particular
category. The prices in brackets indicate the cheapest
and most expensive main courses. For lunch, lots of
restaurants offer special deals, usually considerably
cheaper. Note that many restaurants close their
kitchens between roughly 14:00 and 17:30 and in
the evening at 22:00 or 23:00. For the evening we
recommend you book a table. For more suggestions
see www.zurich.inyourpocket.com.
ASIAN
NEW
CHEZ NHAN
This small restaurant serves excellent and authentic, freshly
prepared Vietnamese food. The Goi Dudu (Papaya salad) we
ordered was fresh and the sauce had just the right hint of
sourness. The Xao Gion egg noodles in a tangy sauce with
fried vegetables and tofu convinced us too - the level of
friendliness of the service not so much though. If youre
vegan, ask the staff for advice, as the V sign on the menu
card mostly only means vegetarian and not vegan as the
menu would imply.QA4, Kehlhofstrasse 4, 8Schmiede

Wiedikon, tel. (+41) 44 450 32 62, www.cheznhan.ch.
Open 10:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 23:00, Sat & Sun 17:00 23:00. (21-29Sfr). AB
LILYS
Freshly prepared Asian treats: from Thailand through Vietnam
to China and Japan, and back to India. Not exactly the place
for a long, cosy dinner with your friends but great for a quick,
fresh and tasty meal - youll be seated on long benches in
between other customers. If you get a seat close to the open
kitchen you feel the heat when the chef flames some stuff
in his wok. Try one of the curries Lilys is famous for.QC1,
Langstrasse 197, 8Limmatplatz, tel. (+41) 44 440 18 85,
www.lilys.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 01:00,
Sun 12:00 - 22:30. Kitchen open throughout until 1 hour
before closing time. (19 - 23Sfr). AS
SYMBOL KEY
A Credit cards accepted
X Smoker lounge
E Live music
J City centre location
S Take away
N No credit cards
8 Nearest tram station
C1 Map coordinates
B Outside seating
Restaurants
BURGERS
JACK & JO (EUROPAALLEE)
Jack & Jo is in on a perplexing new trend: fast slow food. Or
.. is it slow fast food? Basically its burgers, made from locally
produced ingredients and home-made buns, served with
organic fries and drinks presented in preserving jars, all in
a modern but homely styled environment. The vegetarian
burger with halloumi was solid, and if for you fennel
rhymes with halloumi, this will suit you. The beef burger
was more to our taste here. There is a huge salad bar and
they do quesadillas and breakfasts too. Place your orders
at the bar, a buzzer will tell you when theyre ready to pick
up. Popular with students and the citys hipsters.QD2,
Gustav-Gull-Platz 2, 8Sihlpost/HB, tel. (+41) 44 542 88
99, www.jackandjo.ch. Open 07:30 - 24:00, Sat 09:00 24:00, Sat 09:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:00. Kitchen closes
daily 22:00, Sun 21:00. JAB
THE BUTCHER
It seems like Zurich cant get enough of burgers in recent
years, The Butcher being one of many openings. This one
leans slightly more to the fast-food side, as the burgers
come wrapped in paper, the salad in a plastic cup, but
the nicely crafted interior with its wood and white tiling is
inspired by a 19th-century deli or butcher. Our spicy burger
with jalapenos was good, the meat tender and a little pink
on the inside, the bun, however, a tad too fluffy for our
taste. Service was quick and friendly.QF3, Stssihofstatt
15, tel. (+41) 43 243 61 43, www.butcher.ch. Open 11:00
- 23:00, Sun 16:00 - 23:00. JAB
CENTRAL
& SOUTH AMERICAN
EL LUCHADOR
Oh, the ceviche! The pungent cocktail of fish, chilli,
coriander and lime juice is reason enough to visit El
Luchador. But the other dishes on the small menu are
full of flavour too. Soft maize tacos are the mainstay, with
shrimps, meat or vegetables and always served with four
freshly made sauces - add as you wish. Quite low-key, this
is a great place for a few beers and no one will mind if the
Excellent:
GUSTAV Restaurant
Gustav-Gull-Platz 5 | 8004 Zurich

T: +41 (0)44 250 65 00 | info@gustav-zuerich.ch
gustav-zuerich.ch
sauce doesnt stay in the tacos. You might walk in on one of

their occasional short film nights, or enjoy leafing through
The New Yorker or Rolling Stone magazines.QD1,
Konradstrasse 69, 8Museum fr Gestaltung, tel. (+41)
44 271 72 00, www.elluchador.ch. Open 17:00 - 24:00,
Fri & Sat 17:00 - 01:00, Sun closed. Kitchen open 18:00
- 22:30. (6 - 14Sfr, reckon three or more dishes for a full
meal). AB
The Butcher, inspired by a 19th-century deli.
PD
FINE DINING
DIDIS FRIEDEN
At Didis you get exquisite cuisine in a calmly elegant
atmosphere. Our evening took off splendidly with the
hors doeuvres and then continued with the delightful
four-course menu which is new every month (around
98Sfr). We had marinated king fish as starter followed
by a tender piece of veals loin. Cooking and hospitality
is a vocation here and the chocolate art-work on the
dessert plates is just one of the proofs. Reservation
recommended.QF2, Stampfenbachstrasse 32,
8Stampfenbachplatz, tel. (+41) 44 253 18 10,
www.didisfrieden.ch. Open 11:00 - 14:30, 17:00
- 24:00, Sat 18:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (30 - 60Sfr).
JAB
NEAR THE
GROSSMNSTER
Ngelihof 3 / 8001 Zurich

T +41 44 250 59 40 / commercio.ch / arthouse.ch
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Restaurants
CHEESE RESTAURANTS
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The Swiss cheese specialities fondue and raclette

originally come from the French-speaking areas of
Switzerland. Fondue is basically a mix of melted cheese
and white wine bubbling over a small burner which
you dip bread cubes into, while raclette is pure melted
cheese which is poured over boiled potatoes. The listed
restaurants below are specialists.
GUSTAV
Gustav offers a fine dining experience in a modern,
stylish and elegant setting: futuristic lampshades, a lovely
hardwood floor and a huge window front. All quite fitting
for the new Europaallee district where theyre located.
They offer a modern approach to Mediterranean cuisine:
homemade ravioli, pasta and risotti as well as seafood like
black tiger prawns and fresh fish and meat variations. The
beef filet we had was tender, the food generally is of high
quality here. And the same can be said about the service.
QD2, Gustav-Gull-Platz 5, 8Sihlpost / HB, tel. (+41) 44
250 65 00, www.gustav-zuerich.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:30,
18:00 - 24:00, Sun closed. Kitchen open until 22:00. Bar
17:00 - 24:00, Sun closed. Caf 07:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00
- 17:00, Sun 09:00 -22:00. 35 - 54Sfr, 3-course business
lunch 49Sfr. JA
LE DZALEY
For decades Le Dzaley has been dedicated to dishes
from Vaud in western Switzerland. The fondue prepared
according to a family recipe is very tasty and also comes
in a version with morel mushrooms. A typical starter is
airdried meat - or instead of fondue try one of the regional
sausages.QF4, Rmergasse 7/9, 8Helmhaus, tel.
(+41) 44 251 61 29, www.le-dezaley.ch. Open 11:30
- 14:30, 18:00 - 24:00, Sun closed. Kitchen open until
23:00. (22 - 50Sfr). JAB
SWISS CHUCHI (HOTEL ADLER)
Located in the centre of Niederdorf, the Swiss Chuchi
serves all the Swiss specialities, especially the cheesy
ones like fondue and raclette. Try the Adlers special
blend made of four aged cheeses: very aromatic and
genuine. Its all served in a rustic chalet-style atmosphere
with the walls panelled with bright wood and complete
with a full-size cow to greet you from the balcony.QF3,
Rosengasse 10, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brcke, tel. (+41) 44
266 96 96, www.swisschuchi.ch. Open 11:30 - 23:15,
kitchen open all day. (21 - 43Sfr). JAB
Fine dining in an elegant setting: Gustav.
PD
FRENCH
MRE CATHERINE
Mother Catherines menu majors in classics from Provence
using plenty of fish, seafood, olives and rosemary. But she
also does other French classics like onion soup or snails.
Filled pasta like ravioles and cappelacci, usually homemade, are also standard features. The interior with uneven
walls, dark tables and chequered tablecloths is pleasant and
the kitchen reliable. The tiny bar Le Philosophe next door is
good for a quiet drink.QF4, Ngelihof 3, 8Helmhaus,
tel. (+41) 44 250 59 40, www.commercio.ch.
Open 11:30 - 24:00. Kitchen open throughout until
22:15. (25 - 45Sfr). JAB
INTERNATIONAL
NEW
BALTHO KCHE & BAR
The Baltho is part of the newly opened Marktgasse hotel.
In a contemporary interior design with dark wooden
tables and chairs, they serve modern takes on international
cuisine. The menu changes regularly. The bone marrow
we had for a starter came on a wooden cutting board, the
Restaurants
lemon chicken breast we chose as a main was tender with
a well balanced taste. The slightly salty chocolate cake was
the cherry on top. We liked the attentive service - a very
successful evening.QF3, Marktgasse 17, 8Rathaus, tel.
(+41) 44 266 10 14, www.balthokuechebar.ch. Open
11:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 14:00, 18:00 22:00. JA
ITALIAN
LITTLE ITALY
The concept is simple, and maybe thats why its so
successful. Choose the kind of pasta (long or short) and
the sauce (pesto, bolognese, napoli... usually at least 5
different ones on offer) and in no time a plate of perfect
pasta is on your table. Of course there are also salads,
soups or bruschette for starters - and in the evening you
might even find a piece of meat on the menu. But we
say, pasta is fair enough and its really affordable here!
Buon appetito!QC2, Militrstrasse 76, 8Sihlpost,
tel. (+41) 43 243 33 10, www.hotpasta.ch. Open
11:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 24:00, Sat 11:00 - 24:00, Sun
closed. Take away Mon - Fri 08:00 - 24:00. (17-27Sfr).
AB
SWISS CUISINE
What the Swiss like to eat at home and when out
is heavily influenced by their neighbours cuisine,
especially the Italians. But what is real Swiss
cuisine? Most Swiss would probably say: ksefondue
(cheese fondue), a hot soup of cheese and white
wine eaten by dunking cubes of bread in it. Delicious,
but the smell can take getting used to. Raclette is
another cheese speciality, melted cheese on potatoes
served with different pickles and sides. Wrste or
sausages are also very Swiss, the bratwurst (usually
veal) and cervelat (pork) being the most common.
Zri gschntzlets is a traditional Zurich dish, thin
strips of veal cooked in a cream sauce, often with
mushrooms. This is often served with rsti, a cake of
fried grated potatoes, a bit like Spanish tortilla but
also on the list of Swiss traditionals. Switzerland also
has an impressive range of breads to go with the
cheeses, e.g. the rich zopf (plaited loaf ) is a favourite
for Sunday breakfasts. Fondue chinoise and fondue
bourgignonne are not traditionally Swiss, strictly
speaking, but these two meat fondues are very popular
too. Both involve dipping meat into a pot, full of either
hot broth (chinoise) or oil (bourgignonne) and then
enjoying with a range of sauces and sides.
THE CLASSIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Mhlebachstrasse 2
CH-8008 Zurich
T +41 44 250 59 30
Italian simplicity is the core of Little Italy.
PD
COMMERCIO
While the heyday of Italian cinema may be over, this
small ristorante brings cinema and italianit together in
the most charming way. It stays lively well into the night,
thanks also to the visitors of the Arthouse studio cinemas
right next door. Surrounded by Art Deco elements, guests
squeeze into the slightly tight seats to enjoy a plate of
pasta, something the Commercio has got off to a fine
art. With a cinema ticket from Arthouse cinemas you
get a price reduction of 10%.QG5, Mhlebachstrasse
2, 8Stadelhofen, tel. (+41) 44 250 59 30,
www.commercio.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:00
- 02:00. Kitchen open throughout until 23:00, Fri & Sat
01:00. (18 - 50Sfr). JAB
commercio.ch
arthouse.ch
warm meals all day
Great place Big taste.
LITTLE ITALY
The Osteri a i tali ana
MILITRSTR. 76 ZRICH 4 #043 243 33 10

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Restaurants
CACIO & PEPE
They do have a menu at the Cacio & Pepe - but we suggest you
trust the daringly charming waiters and let them serve you their
choice of dishes, at least for starters. And dont get confused by
the every-waiter-at-every-table policy, thats just how they do
it here. The cuisine is dedicated to its Roman roots and quite
outstanding, be it the Carciofi alla Romana (artichokes), the
tender Frittura di Calamare, the pasta carbonara (think lots
of bacon and little cream) or the the grilled piece of piglet
(maialino). Really recommended.QB4, Zurlindenstrasse
21, 8Schmiede Wiedikon, tel. (+41) 44 450 51 52,
www.restaurantcacioepepe.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:30, 18:30 22:30, Sat 18:30 - 22:30, Sun closed. (28 - 56Sfr). AB
MOLINO
At Molino they serve what you might call the canon of
Italian food, in a classic atmosphere: bruschette or crostini
as starters, pasta, pizze in traditional or more extraordinary
varieties and mains like saltimbocca (veal cutlet with ham
and sage). We have always really liked their pizze, especially
the D.O.C. ones with authentic Italian produce. Molino
wont let you down if good Italian food is what youre
after. (Sister restaurants Molino at Stauffacher 31 (C-3) and
Frascati at Bellerivestrasse 2 (F-6).)QF4, Limmatquai 16,
8Helmhaus, tel. (+41) 44 261 01 17, www.molino.ch.
Open 09:00 - 23:00, Fri & Sat 09:00 - 24:00. May - Oct
open daily 09:00 - 24:00. JAB
VAPIANO
At Vapiano, the food is prepared as you watch. You order
right from the chefs at the open kitchen, and once your
freshly made pasta, salad or antipasto (all prepared on site)
is ready, you take it straight to your seat. If you order a pizza,
youll get a pager which will buzz for your attention when
it comes out of the oven. All your orders are conveniently
charged to a plastic card, you pay when you leave. The
Vapiano concept is a success in 28 countries, and we do
like the relaxed atmosphere and the fresh food la minute.
In Zurich youll find a second Vapiano at Sihlcity shopping
centre (Kalanderplatz 9).QF4, Rmistrasse 8, 8Bellevue,
tel. (+41) 44 252 0062, www.ch.vapiano.com. Open
11:00 - 23:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 22:00.
Kitchen open all day, closes 30 minutes earlier. JAB
The lively, laid-back bustle at Les Halles.
PD
JAPANESE
IKOO / OOKI
Ikoo proves that there is tasty Japanese kitchen beyond
the ever-present sushi - Japanese noodle soups. The small
and simple restaurant only has a couple of minimalistic
tables but the atmosphere is nevertheless comfy and
inviting. The menu features ramen noodle soups, onigiri
rice balls and gyoza dumplings, all freshly prepared by the
Japanese kitchen staff. Everything we tried was excellent
- an adjective that also describes the service well.QC3,
Bckerstrasse 39, 8Stauffacher, tel. (+41) 44 370 37
76, www.ikoo.ch. Open 11:45 - 14:30, 18:00 - 23:00, Sat
18:00 - 23:00. Sun closed. Kitchen closes 14:00 / 22:00.
A
KOKORO
This small Japanese restaurant convinced us with great food
and friendly service by the Japanese staff. After an excellent
spicy tuna tartar, we continued with salmon and avocado
maki and finished off with a fried chicken gorgonzola
sushi roll, a truly novel taste experience. All the food was
produced directly in front of us. With the changing mix
of traditional and modern variations of Japanese cuisine,
this is more than just another sushi bar. Recommended.
QC1, Neufrankengasse 25, tel. (+41) 44 241 37 37,
www.facebook.com/kokoro3737. Open 11:30 - 14:00,
18:30 - 22:00, Sat 18:30 - 22:00, Sun & Mon closed. A
Bellevue Rmistr. 8 / Sihlcity Kalanderplatz

Tel.: 044 252 00 62
www.vapiano.ch
Tel.: 044 201 15 25
Restaurants
MEDITERRANEAN
LES HALLES
This garage-style restaurant offers mostly organic food from
around the Mediterranean with a particularly French touch.
The ever fresh moules et frites (mussels with French fries)
are what a lot of people come here for, or the tasty beef
tartar. The restaurant works like a market hall: you place
your order at the kitchen corner and its served to your
table. Its always very busy and loud - so come here rather
for the outstanding fresh food and the industrial style than
for a quiet evening with your significant other. There is also
a delicatessen in the back.QL6, Pfingstweidstrasse 6,
8Schiffbau, tel. (+41) 44 273 11 25, www.les-halles.ch.
Open 11:00 - 24:00, Thu 11:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 11:00
- 02:00, Sun closed. Kitchen open until 13:45/21:45,
snacks & tapas througout. (20 - 35Sfr). AB
Pizzeria Molino Limmatquai

Limmatquai 16, zurich
Mon-Sun 09h0023h00
+41 44 261 01 17
select@molino.ch
Pizzeria Molino Stauffacher
Stauffacherstrasse 31, zurich
Mon-Sun 10H0024H00
+41 44 240 20 40
stauffacher@molino.ch
Dining in Belle-Epoque elegance - the Terrasse.
PD
TERRASSE
The Terrasse boasts impressive architecture: the great hall with
its semi-circular window front, the columns and the chandelier
give it a touch of the French sun-king Louis XIV. The emphasis
of the menu on Italian food (ravioli, risotto, filetto) but there
is, for instance, a French rti de veau (veal meat loaf) to fit
regal French fantasies. A venue for the styled and the beautiful:
its all about seeing and being seen. Lovely garden, bar and
lounge (open from 10:00 until late).QF4, Limmatquai 3,
8Bellevue, tel. (+41) 44 251 10 74, www.bindella.ch.
Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 24:00.
Kitchen open until 23:30, Sun 23:00, Sat and Sun brunch
menu (10:00 - 17:00). (28 - 63Sfr). JAB
ZUM GRNEN GLAS
A little bit off the beaten track on the upper edge of Niederdorf,
the Zum Grnen Glas offers notable Mediterranean-style
cuisine in the noble atmosphere of an old guild house. The
classic here is the beef tartar - its served either with basil and
olives or Asian-style with wasabi and mango chutney. And
yes, its very tasty. You will find fish, meat and some typical
Zurich dishes like geschnetzeltes and bratwurst on the
menu as well.QF4, Untere Zune 15, 8Neumarkt, tel.
(+41) 44 251 65 04, www.gruenesglas.ch. Open 11:30 14:00, 17:30 - 23:00, Sat 17:30 - 23:00, Sun closed. Kitchen
open until 22:00. (28 - 45Sfr). JAB
Fine Italian Dining

in the heart of Zurich
Ristorante Frascati Zurigo

Bellerivestrasse 2, zurich
Mon-Sun 10h0023h00
+41 43 443 06 06
frascati@molino.ch
Unique lakeside setting
www.molino.ch
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Restaurants
ORIENTAL
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

TIBITS
The bounteous vegetarian buffet is the focal point of
tibits - where everybody queues up to choose from
around 40 home-made salads, hot daily specials, soups,
sandwiches and sweets. Its more than plain tasty,
believe us. tibits is very popular for lunch, dinner or
coffee with all kinds of people. Sister restaurant tibits im
NZZ bistro around the corner at Falkenstrasse 12, (+41)
44 260 32 12 (Open 11:00 - 22:00, Sun 11:00 - 20:00).
QG5, Seefeldstrasse 2, 8Opernhaus, tel. (+41) 44
260 32 22, www.tibits.ch. Open 06:30 - 23:30, Fri 06:30
- 24:00, Sat 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 09:00 - 23:30. Food
served until 30 min before closing. (buffet, 4.20Sfr
(take away 3.70Sfr) per 100 grams). JABS
HILTL DACHTERRASSE
Hiltl is Zurichs ever-expanding vegetarian institution.
This new location is on the sheltered rooftop terrace
of the fashion house PKZ women, the rich plant life
and garden-style chairs make for a Mediterranean
feel. Grab some vegetarian tatar, salads, chutneys and
sweets from their rather amazing buffet and enjoy that
break on your shopping tour.QE3, Bahnhofstrasse
88, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 888 88 00,
www.hiltl.ch. Open 09:00 - 22:00, Fri 09:00 - 24:00,
Sun 10:00 - 19:00. JAB
MAISON BLUNT
Located in a former garage, the Maison Blunt is a popular
Moroccan restaurant. Its split into two parts: the tea room
where you can spend the whole day sitting on low chairs
and sofas and the restaurant for lunch and dinner. Food
here is excellent. We recommend the big mezze platter to
taste lots of different oriental-style dishes like tabbouleh
(bulgur wheat salad), hummus, and baked cheese together
with the fabulous pita bread. Dont forget to order a glass
of Moroccan red wine (yes, they do wine in Morocco!) and
finish off with the trademark tea made with a generous sprig
of fresh peppermint. Very popular for brunch on weekends.
QM7, Gasometerstrasse 5, 8Limmatplatz, tel. (+41)
43 211 00 33, www.maison-blunt.ch. Open 08:00 - 24:00,
Fri & Sat 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. Kitchen open
11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 23:00, weekend 10:00 - 23:00. (24
- 36Sfr). AB
GETTING THE BEST

OUT OF FRUIT
AND VEGETABLES.
Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

Bar Take Away Catering
Seefeldstr.2|Falkenstr.12
next to the Opera House, Zurich
www.tibits.ch|www.tibits.co.uk
Oriental mosaics at the Maison Blunt.
PD
NEW
TANTPIS
In a plain venue with small tables and a small bar not too
far from the main station, the Tantpis is a little haven with its
Mediterranean and Oriental delicacies. The mezze platter
(cold and warm finger food) we had was convincing, be
it the humus or the sigara bregi (pastry rolls filled with
feta cheese and spinach). For lunch they serve international
menus which change daily. The Tantpis is also a nice place
for coffee during the day, especially when the sun comes
out and you can enjoy the peace of their inner courtyard.
QD1, Konradstr. 73, 8Museum fr Gestaltung, tel.
(+41) 44 271 12 41, www.tantpis.ch. Open 09:00 - 23:00,
Sat 17:00 - 23:00, Sun closed. (Mezze platters 29-32Sfr).
B
SPANISH
BODEGA ESPANOLA
If youre looking for no-nonsense Spanish charm in Zurich
the Bodega is the place to head for. After an hola from the
waiter, choose from the tapas on display at the counter:
squid salad, figs wrapped in bacon, chicken wings etc.
Restaurants
Get the In Your Pocket
City Essentials App
(each 5.90Sfr). A must-try is the excellent tortilla. Then
take a seat at one of the large tables - a short chat comes
easy as youll probably be sharing with other guests. The
waiters will also be pleased to put together a selection of
tapas for you. Agree on a maximum price to avoid surprises.
For dining in a slightly more classy atmosphere visit the
Sala Marisco on the first floor.QF4, Mnstergasse 15,
8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 251 23 10. Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Kitchen open until 23:00. (22 - 48Sfr). JA
ZUM GROBE ERNST
This venue got its unusual name (Rude Ernest) from its late
host Ernesto - who actually was quite charming. Nowadays
his wife Ursula has the reins in her hands. The food they
put on the plate is Spanish, though with visible Swiss and
international influences: gambas al ajillo (shrimps in garlic
sauce), paella, pollito flambeado (chicken flamb) or veal
chops. As a side dish we recommend nudeln Ernesto (pasta
with cream and cheese) - no matter if they match your main
course, just try them.QF3, Stssihofstatt 16, 8Rathaus,
tel. (+41) 44 251 20 55, www.zumgrobeernst.ch. Open
11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 00:30, Sat 18:00 - 00:30. Sun closed.
Kitchen open until 22:45. (48 - 72Sfr). JAB
Moules et Frites
Ready for steak lovers: Gaucho.
Oliver Nanzig
STEAK HOUSES
GAUCHO
You just have to love the Gaucho - except if youre
vegetarian, perhaps. The small restaurant with its walls
plastered with photos and dozens of framed paintings,
pictures and other bits and pieces is just plain likeable.
The Argentinian beef they major in comes straight from
the charcoal grill, our entrecte was tender and bursting
with taste. The chimchurri sauce that accompanied it
was genuine with loads of freshly chopped parsely. They
import the beef themselves by the way, which probably
explains the outstanding quality. Recommended!QC2,
Nietengasse 18, 8Bckeranlage, tel. (+41) 44 321 18
18, www.gaucho.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:30 - 23:00,
Sat 18:30 - 23:00, Sun & Mon closed. A
cest chic.
Mediterranean bar/restaurant/market hall, located at the heart of the culture and

night-life district of Zurich West. Reservations: 044-273 11 25 or www.les-halles.ch
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Offers hearty traditional Swiss cuisine

at affordable prices. Centrally located
on Bahnhofstrasse at Paradeplatz.
KINGS CAVE
Walk down the stairs from the entrance of the Central Plaza
Hotel and dive into the atmosphere of a mediaeval castles
cellar: a fireplace, candle holders and richly ornamented
wall-carpets set you some hundred years back in time. The
good service and the food quality though definitely are
from nowadays. The menu features mainly grilled meat.
The steaks are all served over a candle arrangement, so the
meat stays warm and you just help yourself when required.
Certainly a good choice for meat lovers and aspiring
knights.QF2, Central 1, 8Central, tel. (+41) 44 256 55
55, www.central.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00,
Sat & Sun 17:30 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 23:30. (32 60Sfr). JA
SWISS
open daily
for reservations
11.30 23.00
+41 (0) 44 220 15 15
www.zeughauskeller.ch
Experience traditional Swiss food amidst

the splendid interior of a historical
monument. Located in immediate vicinity
on Bahnhofstrasse at Paradeplatz.
open Mon-Sat
for reservations
11:30 - 23:30
+41 [0] 44 221 18 05
www.zumkropf.ch
As its sometimes hard to tell what Swiss cuisine

really is (see Swiss cuisine), we list some traditional
restaurants here as well as some that interpret Swissness
in a modern way. If you want to try the Swiss cheese
specialities fondue and raclette, see the box on p. 18.
We list the traditional Zurich beer halls in a seperate
category overleaf. They serve generous helpings of
earthy local food - definitely not a bad way to explore
Swiss cuisine either.
AU-GUST (WIDDER HOTEL)
Black and white tiling, industrial style lamps and an open
kitchen: the Au-Gust definitely looks stylish. But its not
only looks - the food is a treat too. They major on meat,
not on steaks like everyone else but on cold cuts, sausages,
terrines, carpaccios and innards. Our fleischkse (Swiss
style meat loaf ) was bursting with flavour. Were not
usually passionate about innards, but the tripe Zurich
style with its spicy sauce changed our minds on this
one. No reservations - in case there is no space, you can
simply wait in the in-house Widder bar until they call you.
QE3, Rennweg 1, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 224 28 28,
www.au-gust.ch. Open 11:30 - 22:15 (last orders), Sat
& Sun 12:00 - 22:15, breakfast 06:30 - 10:30, Sat & Sun
06:30 - 11:00. JAB
GRNTAL
A gem of a restaurant with excellent cooking and a
low-key style, thats the Grntal. Its located close to
Escher Wyss Platz in Zrich West. On offer is a small,
seasonally changing choice of straight forward dishes
from the Alpine region (okay, the mussels with fries
they have in winter dont come from a mountain lake).
The fleischvogel (beef olive, rolled stuffed beef ) and
the vegetarian starter we chose were remarkably
tasty and the terrace is lovely. The chocolate mousse
we had to finish off could have been airier, but
nevertheless we definitely will come here again.
Remarkable wine menu.QL-5, Breitensteinstrasse
21, 8Wipkingerplatz, tel. (+41) 44 241 22 28,
www.levante.ch. Open 17:00 - 24:00, Sun & Mon
closed. AB
Restaurants
Au-Gust is about meat, and they dont hide it.
PD
KANTOREI
In its interesting semi-circular wood-panelled dining
room, the Kantorei is pleasantly open with a high ceiling
and stained glass windows. In summer you can also sit
outside around the fountain on the quiet public square.
The menu majors mostly on traditional Swiss dishes, many
of which have been revitalised using some slightly more
innovative combinations. Somewhere between traditional
and elegant, the Kantorei is an agreeable spot.QF3,
Neumarkt 2, 8Neumarkt, tel. (+41) 44 252 27 27,
www.restaurant-kantorei.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00, Sat
11:30 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00, Kitchen open 11:30
- 14:00, 17:30 - 23:00, Sat all day, Sun until 22:00. (26 46Sfr). JAB
KRONENHALLE
The Kronenhalle is Zurichs most legendary restaurant: top
bankers, artists, authors, editors-in-chief and celebrities
come to the famous brasserie on Bellevueplatz - and mix
with (well dressed) ordinary people. Lots of dark wood and
original paintings by Mir and Picasso on the walls give
the brasserie its classic yet old-fashioned look. The food
(classics: schnitzel with cucumber salad, bouillon with liver
dumplings) is good, pricey, but certainly not as important
as the see-and-be-seen. There is a salon for private dinners
and a cocktail-bar.QF4, Rmistrasse 4, 8Bellevue,
tel. (+41) 44 262 99 00, www.kronenhalle.com.
Open 12:00 - 24:00, Kitchen open until 23:15. (28 76Sfr). JAX
MOHRENKOPF
This is a pleasant place in plain style for Swiss fare, coffee
and snacks or breakfast in the Niederdorf area, frequented
by tourists and locals alike. The menu offers classics like
chalbsgschnzlets (veal in bite-size pieces) with rsti
(hash browns) as well as more unusual dishes like capuns,
an Alpine speciality of sausage and dumpling wrapped in
chard leaves. Try them, theyre a treat. If you fancy a sweet
to round off the meal, try a mohrenkopf, a chocolate
covered marshmallow that gave the restaurant its name.
QF3, Niederdorfstrasse 31, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brcke, tel.
(+41) 44 262 05 45, www.mohrenkopf.info. Open 07:00
- 23:00, Sat 08:00 - 23:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. Kitchen
open non-stop until 22:00. (19 - 36Sfr). JAB
Niederdorfstrasse 31 8001 Zrich

www.mohrenkopf.info
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WIRTSCHAFT IM FRANZ
If too much choice makes you nervous, the im Franz is what
youve been looking for: you only have to choose between
vegetarian and the meat/fish menu in this restaurant.
Thats the simple concept here. (If suddenly thats too
simple, you can swap some courses). Wooden tables, cyan
coloured walls and deep black chairs make for a relaxed
atmosphere in this courtyard building. The food on offer
is seasonal and of local origin, some compositions daring,
but the quality quite extraordinary. And the service here
is really outstanding. We had a very nice evening.QB3,
Bremgartnerstrasse 18, 8Bahnhof Wiedikon, tel. (+41)
43 558 44 22, www.wirtschaftimfranz.ch. Open 11:30 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Tue & Sat evening only, Sun & Mon
closed. Menu around 80Sfr. AB
ZUM KROPF
The main hall of this traditional restaurant is quite
impressive: the frescos above the wood panelled walls,
the painted vaults, the stucco marble pillar in the centre
and the mirrors with their rich baroque frames. The food is
traditional, hearty and good. They have Zurich classics like
geschnetzeltes and rsti, tripe Zurich style or calfs head.
We went for one of their specialities, choucroute garnie
(sauerkraut with boiled beef, rib and sausage) and were
happy with what we got. They also have less daring food
like schnitzel and sirloin steaks. A good place to explore
hearty Swiss cuisine.QE4, In Gassen 16, 8Paradeplatz,
tel. (+41) 44 221 18 05, www.zumkropf.ch. Open 11:30 23:30, Sun closed. (22 - 45Sfr). JA
BEER HALLS
RHEINFELDER BIERHALLE
The Rheinfelder is one of the oldest beer halls in town: a
place where workers, students, and business men alike
go for the big portions, good prices and traditional
down-to-earth food - and lots of beer of course. The
waiters have a rough charm, but usually serve the
desired dishes quickly: schweinsleberli (pork liver),
bratwurst, kidney, rsti or chnpfli (small ball-shaped
noodles). If in doubt go for the jumbo-jumbo cordon
bleu that the Rheinfelder is famous for. But beware:
kantorei
info@restaurantkantorei.ch
044 252
27 27in
Swiss
cuisine
8001 Zrich
the heart of the

picturesque
old town www.restaurantkantorei.ch
Neumarkt 2
+41 44 252 27 27
www.restaurant-kantorei.ch
the waitress will poke fun at you if you cant take this
piece of meat the size of an elephants ear.QF2,
Niederdorfstrasse 76, 8Central, tel. (+41) 44 251 54
64, www.rheinfelder.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00. Kitchen
open until 23:15. (12 - 32Sfr). JNB
Sturdy architecture, solid food: the Zeughauskeller.
PD
ZEUGHAUSKELLER
The Zeughauskeller (the arsenal) is one of Zurichs biggest
beer halls. Situated in a mediaeval arsenal it serves good
solid traditional Swiss fare: generous helpings of meat,
sausages, schnitzel and roast. Popular with tourists, locals
and lads out for the night, its a place where its easy to get
to know people, as you share the big tables with other
guests. Old military devices standing around are there to
remind you where you are. So dont get too drunk, you
might end up getting conscripted.QE4, Bahnhofstrasse
28a, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 44 220 15 15,
www.zeughauskeller.ch. Open 11:30 - 23:00. Kitchen
open until 22:00. (19 - 40Sfr). JAB
WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS
FISCHERS FRITZ
A restaurant on a campsite? Not exactly a guarantee for
great food. Luckily though, at Fischers Fritz on Zurichs
only campsite its different. Local fish is the mainstay of
the menu: whitefish, perk, pike and more, depending
on what fisherman Adrian Gerny has caught. The fish
come deep fried as knusperli in a crispy coat - we really
liked it. There are non-fish options too, e.g. all-youcan-eat chicken wings (26.50Sfr). The pretty view of
the city and the Alps here on the lakeshore makes it
worth to visit for an afternoon drink too. Prices are also
above campsite standard, but match the quality and
service. Take bus N161 from Brkliplatz in direction of
Kilchberg, stop Stadtgrenze. Or call them, they might
pick you up with their boat.QSeestrasse 559, tel.
(+41) 44 480 13 40, www.fischers-fritz.ch. Open
11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 22:00. On sunny weekends
open all day. (27 - 51Sfr). AB
Cafs
Cafs in Zurich generally serve coffee Italian style (from
ristretto to cappuccino) and many draw on the rich Swiss
tradition of pastry and chocolate making. But there is
no fixed definition of a caf, most also serve alcoholic
beverages, other snacks or even full meals and many
double as bars in the evening rather than closing.
BABUS BAKERY
You might have to queue to get one of this coffeehouses
lovely sweets or excellent fresh sandwiches, but never
mind, its worth every second of your time. Armchairs
which remind us of our grandmothers, wooden shelves
filled with pottery and a fireplace make for a very cosy
interior. And because you can not stay there forever, you
can buy your favourite blend of coffee or tea, so you
can enjoy some of Babus joys at home. They now also
serve dinner from Thu to Sat.QD3, Lwenstrasse 1,
8Sihlporte, tel. (+41) 44 212 87 45, www.babus.ch.
Open 07:00 - 20:00, Thu - Sat 07:00 - 23:30, Sun 09:00 17:00. JAB
CAF DES AMIS
Not too far from Limmatplatz and still within the reach
of a Zurich visitor, the Caf des Amis is a relaxed place for
breakfast on weekdays or a long brunch on the weekend.
It is popular with urbanistas of all ages, much in contrary to
the many venues that tried their luck before at this location.
In the evening its a venue for chilling with a drink at the
bar.QM6, Nordstrasse 88, 8Limmatplatz, tel. (+41)
43 536 93 81, www.desamis.ch. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Sat
09:00 -24:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. B
BREAKFAST
Sunday breakfast is an institution in many
Swiss families. Zopf is one of the mainstays of Swiss
breakfasts, a rich white bread baked in the shape of a
braid, and is served with butter, jams, honey, cheeses
or cold meats. Swiss bakeries bake a huge variety
of breads - rye bread, maize bread or potato-andwalnut bread to name just a few - which add to the
breakfast spread. Buttery croissants, called gipfeli in
Swiss German, are also a favourite. Another breakfast
dish with strong roots in Switzerland is mesli, made of
oat flakes, grated apple, ground hazelnuts and yoghurt
in the classic birchermesli version. Many Swiss dont
consider breakfast complete without one of the many
takes on the mesli-theme.
Here come our favourite breakfast places:
BABUS BAKERY, delicious breakfast daily, with Swiss
rsti (hash browns), scrambled eggs and much more
on the menu. On weekends all-day brunch (address see
above).
HILTL, vegetarian breakfast buffet daily (until 10:30, Sat
11:30), on Sundays huge brunch buffet (09:30 - 14:30).
QD3, Sihlstrasse 28, tel. (+41) 44 227 70 00.
The polished interior of Gran Caf Motta.
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GRAN CAF MOTTA

The Gran Caf Motta oozes Italian elegance - bright
parquet floors, a long metallic bar - tastefully combined
with playful, modernist elements. The coffee is strong and
tasty, especially the Indonesian blend. The ceiling height
of more than 4.5 metres gives the place the grandezza of
a Gran Caf. Italian paninis and appetizers - and probably
the best outdoor seating for watching the world go by
on Limmatquai. Service tends to be a little slow.QF3,
Limmatquai 66, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 252 31 19.
Open 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 07:30 - 24:00, Sun 07:30 - 23:00,
Kitchen open until 22:00. JNB
ODEON
A coffee house of international fame on Bellevue: Lenin,
James Joyce and Albert Einstein are all said to have been
regulars in the more than hundred years of Odeon history.
Even though this gran caf has been scaled down to half its
initial size, its still more than worth a visit: the Art Nouveau
architecture has been preserved and the high room with
its chandeliers still breaths grandeur. Daily menus, outside
seating and a kitchen that works until one hour before (the
late) closing time keep the Odeon popular with all kinds
of people.QF4, Limmatquai 2, 8Bellevue, tel. (+41)
44 251 16 50, www.odeon.ch. Open 07:00 - 02:00, Mon
07:00 - 01:00, Fri 07:00 - 03:00, Sat 08:00 - 03:00, Sun
09:00 - 01:00. Food served until one hour before closing
time. JNB
SCHOBER PCLARD
What looks from outside like a small, simple pastry shop
is in fact one of the citys oldest coffeehouses. Its very
busy, especially on weekends. Get a seat on one of the
tables scattered over the various storeys of this oldtown-house and let the waiter serve you coffee or a hot
chocolate together with one of the sweet sins you can
choose from the display cabinet by the entrance. Though
its not run by the Schober family anymore, stepping
in here is a little trip back in time to the belle epoque.
QF4, Napfgasse 4, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 251 51
50, www.peclard-zurich.ch. Open 08:00 - 19:00, Thu Sat 08:00 - 23:00, Sun 09:00 - 19:00. JAB
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Nightlife
Zurichs nightlife offers classy clubs, casual and
alternative bars, as well as live-music venues and strip
clubs. On the weekend people from almost half of
Switzerland come to the city to have a good time. The
main nightlife areas are Niederdorf in the old town (F2/3), the streets around Langstrasse (C-1/2) and Zurich
West (L-6/7). There is a lively club scene - but with dozens
of bars around, bar-hopping can be just as much fun. A
night out in Zurich can be great, but quite expensive. If
youre heading for bars and clubs have some cash handy,
as not all venues take credit cards. If you prefer it on the
quiet side, there are wine and cocktail bars in the old town
and around Paradeplatz. Check out our listings. For more
recommendations check www.zurich.inyourpocket.com
CASUAL BARS
NEW
HOUDINI
While the Houdini at Kalkbreite is a cinema first and
foremost (5 screens), it features a quite notable bar as well.
Just for the architecture its worth a visit. The yellow floor
and the wooden bar contrast the concrete that dominates
the high hall when you enter the building. Up on the
mezzanine-like gallery which looks out onto the street you
can while the day or evening away with a coffee and one
of the many magazines provided. The menu also features
more lively options like beers, cocktails and wine and as
a speciality 12 different vermouths are on sale.QB3,
Badenerstrasse 173, 8Kalkbreite, tel. (+41) 44 455 50
33, www.kinohoudini.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat
11:00 - 01:00. A
SYMBOL KEY
A Credit cards accepted
N No credit cards
E Concerts
K Restaurant
X Separate smokers lounge
NEW
SALI E TABACCHI
Sali e Tabacchi - salt and tobacco - refers to the omnipresent
little tobacco shops in Italy, but here its also a commitment
to the bare essentials. Location and furnishings are simple but
delicate, the menu short. However, the tapas and mains which
hail from Italy, Greece or Morocco are close to perfection. Drop
in just for a glass of wine, or for a full meal. While its a little out
of the way in the Wiedikon district, its still easy to reach (e.g. by
bus 32).QA3, Zentralstrasse 72, 8Kalkbreite, tel. (+41) 44
463 79 79, www.salietabacchi.ch. Open 18:00 - 24:00, Sun
closed. AK
CRAFT BEER BARS

ERZBIERSCHOF
The craft-beer trend has definitely arrived in Zurich!
Erzbierschof serves 24 different beers on tap, a good few
of them usually from Swiss small and micro breweries. And
its not just the India Pale Ales every brewery seems to be
trying its hand at these days! Taps 23 and 24 often spout the
really exceptional stuff, like the cider-like sour ale we tested.
The beers on offer change frequently - and they also have
standard lager beer to wash down all these different tastes,
if needed. The bar has a very minimal kind of atmosphere,
but maybe thats a good counterbalance to the bewildering
variety of beers.QD2, Freischtzgasse 10, 8Sihlpost,
tel. (+41) 43 243 88 66, www.erzbierschof.ch. Open
16:00 - 24:00, Sun closed. A
Wheres the party?

The Houdini is urban, and not just from the outside. Andrea Helbling
NACHTFLUG
The long stone wall behind the bar and the dimmed
lighting may make the Nachtflug seem a little too cool at
first. But by the time youre on to the second beer the laidback music, the helpful girls behind the bar and the comfy
sofas will have worked their spell. Apart from quintessential
cocktails it offers a large selection of sours and some snacks
(salsiz, smoked sausage). The lack of shots and alcopops
makes this a place for a trendy, polite clientle rather than
loud partying.QF3, Stssihofstatt 4, 8Rathaus, tel.
(+41) 44 261 99 66, www.n8flug.ch. Open 17:00 - 24:00,
Fri 17:00 - 01:30, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. A
THE INTERNATIONAL
This bar is dedicated to craft beers from small breweries.
They have around 50 different ones from all around
Switzerland on offer, and another 50 from around the
world, many from Belgium, the US and Canada. Around 10
are on tap. The huge board on the wall behind the bar lists
them grouped by types, like Indian pale ales, stouts, amber
etc. to help you choose. Despite the many Swiss beers, lots
of expats are regulars here. The bar is a bit too sterile for
our taste, more like a bistro than a beer joint, but hopefully
that will change as the bar ages.QM7, Luisenstrasse
7, 8Rntgenstrasse, tel. (+41) 79 345 78 72,
www.theinternational.ch. Open 16:00 - 24:00, Thu - Sat
12:00 - 24:00, Sun closed. A
Nightlife
DANCE BARS
Razzia celebrates the soft tones of the early 20th century.
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CLASSY BARS
JULES VERNE PANORAMA BAR (BRASSERIE LIPP)
Located in the same tower as the Urania observatory close
to Bahnhofstrasse, the Jules Verne bar boasts a spectacular
view over Zurichs city centre. Enter the Brasserie Lipp and
take the elevator on the right hand side straight to the top.
Up there, try to get a table at the window, order a cocktail
at the bar and take in the view of Zurichs old town with
the lake and the Alps in the background. For lunch they
serve soups, salads, seafood and meat from the Brasserie
Lipp, in the evening its a bar only.QE3, Uraniastrasse 9,
8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 43 888 66 66, www.jules-verne.ch.
Open 11:30 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:30 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 23:00. A
MVENPICK WEIN BAR
The bare facts of this venue are simple: shelves full of wine
bottles, high tables and stools and around 250 wines from
Switzerland and all around the world. Many of the wines
are sold by the glass (including some rarities!), for bottles
you pay the indicated take-away prices plus 20Sfr corkage.
Apart from snacks to accompany your wine there are a few
main dishes including their divine tartar. The only thing
that disturbs the calm atmosphere here are the screens
showing advertisements for Mvenpick products.QE4,
Nschelerstrasse 1, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 44 211 91
39, www.wein-bar.ch. Open 11:00 - 23:00, Sat 11:30 23:00. Closed Sun. AK
RAZZIA
This was once Zurichs first cinema, now the Razzia in the
Seefeld district houses a stylish bar (as well as a restaurant).
The interior architects have done a fine job here: everything
from the beige bar stools, to the pattern of the wall paper
to the pulley-mounted wall lamps are a delicate match and
give the bar a slightly aristocratic, 1920s touch. Its a place
for wine lovers, with many dozens of wines from around
the world on offer. But they also have all the latest cocktails
and more available. It seems to be on of the favourite
hangouts of the chic, well-heeled Seefeld residents.QG6,
Seefeldstrasse 82, 8Feldeggstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 296
70 70, www.razzia-zuerich.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00, Sun
closed. A
PALAVRION BAR
The Palavrion is still where the young and the young at heart
come for after-work drinks in the financial district. The dark green
leather sofas for two with really high backrests are an eyecatcher.
DJs spin the latest party and house tunes to make sure both
sexes get in a communicative mood - though there is not really
a dance floor. The bar is directly connected to the Palavrion Grill
restaurant.QD5, Beethovenstrasse 32, 8Stockerstrasse,
tel. (+41) 44 286 54 54, www.palavrion.com.
Open 17:00 - 24:00, Thu 17:00 - 01:00, Fri 17:00 - 02:00, Sat
19:00 - 02:00, Sun & Mon closed. On weekdays 08:00 - 14:30
open for coffees / lunch. Admission free. AK
VALMANN
On Thursdays the office workers of the city centre go crazy
after work in this dark venue in the financial district. DJs spin
the latest dance tracks while the chic crowd consumes vodka
by the bottle and dances its ass off. But please leave your tie at
home - or the bartender will be happy to cut it off and hang it
behind the bar, before you get your drink. The Valmann crew
just thinks partying without a tie is more relaxed. And they do
have a point there. Also valid for Fridays and Saturdays at the
Valmann.QD4, Talstrasse 58, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 43
497 31 31, www.valmann.ch. Open only Thu 18:00 - late,
Fri & Sat 21:00 - late. A
CASINO
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SWISS CASINOS ZRICH

More than 350 slot machines and the table games
roulette, black jack, punto banco and texas holdem
poker on two floors make this casino the largest in
Switzerland. The stakes on the table games set in
at 2 Sfr - with practically no upper limit. For your
physical well-being there are two bars and a lounge.
The casino also has a smokers section. To get access
you need to be at least 18 years old, well dressed and
have a valid ID card or passport with you. The entrance
fee is 10 CHF after 19:00.QD3, Gessnerallee 3-5,
8Stauffacher / Sihlstrasse, tel. (+41) 43 330 30 30,
www.swisscasinos.ch. Open 11:00 - 04:00, Fri & Sat
11:00 - 05:00. Table games start at 14:00.
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Nightlife
PUBS & TAVERNS
JAMES JOYCE
The James Joyce is a classy Irish pub with furnishings which
came from the Jurys hotel in Dublin and an Art Nouveau
bar built in the 19th century. The crowd here is quite
uptown and business-like. The beer list features 15 beers
(4 on tap) including Guiness Stout and Boddington Ale.
Their choice of wines is also surprisingly large: around 20
served by the glass and more than 300 different bottles in
the cellar. On the menu there is fish n chips, homemade
hamburgers, tartar and club sandwiches. Do we have to
mention that they have an excellent choice of single malt
whiskeys as well?QD3, Pelikanstrasse 8, 8Rennweg,
tel. (+41) 44 221 18 28, www.jamesjoyce.ch. Open 11:00
- 24:00, Sun closed. AK
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
If you are looking for sins of the flesh, and then
probably youre male, Zurich offers what you can
expect of a city of its size. In Switzerland prostitution
is legal, so in Zurich you can find everything from
strip bars to brothels. Street prostitution is allowed
only in certain areas - for example at Hringstrasse in
Niederdorf and in Altstetten in the so-called sex boxes
(Depotweg, access by car only). At infamous Sihlquai,
street prostitution is now prohibited.
Broadly speaking you have two options: most of
the strip clubs - which are called nightclubs or cabarets
- are located in the Niederdorf part of the old town or
around Langstrasse west of the main train station. What
you can expect there are expensive drinks (i.e. 20Sfr for
a beer) and shows with half-naked ladies dancing on a
pole until they are entirely naked. In 2013 local media
reported rip-offs in some strip-bars, the victims even
claiming to have been dazed and then made to sign
huge credit card bills. Stay alert.
Brothels, sex and sauna clubs are generally situated
in the suburbs or just outside the city. In the city you
will find such establishments around Hringstrasse in
Niederdorf and around Dienerstrasse in the Langstrasse
district.
As in other places, many prostitutes work because
they have few other income options or, even worse,
because they are forced to. Street prostitutes are
particularly likely to be victims of human trafficking. In
2010, several Zurich pimps received prison sentences
for extreme violence against their prostitutes.
MAXIM
On the stage of the Maxim in Niederdorf the ladies
have been stripping since 1931. Sit on one of the sofas
grouped around the stage or at the bar, relax and enjoy.
QF4, Schoffelgasse 2, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44
261 70 30, www.nightclub-maxim.ch. Open 11:00 04:00.
OEPFELCHAMMER
The Oepfelchammer is best known for its wine tavern on
the first floor - which still looks like it did more than 200
years ago. A special challenge awaits you there: climb
over two ceiling beams and drink a free glass of wine
hanging upside down. If you make it, you will be allowed
to carve your name into the wooden walls - what an
honour. Give it a try, but be warned: it is not easy. Make
sure you respect the written house rules (i.e. no applause,
just knocking on the tables) - or the eccentric waiter Boris
(what a moustache!) will be happy to fine you 5Sfr. Good
but quite expensive Swiss food in the refectory.QF3,
Rindermarkt 12, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 251 23 36,
www.oepfelchammer.ch. Open 10:00 - 24:00, Sat 16:00 24:00, closed Sun & Mon. AK
OLIVER TWIST
The Oliver Twist in Niederdorf is a popular hangout for
expats as well as locals. Are you looking for English beer,
burgers, fish nchips, chicken wings and salads? Relax,
its all there. All the sports on numerous TVs - but be
early for important games to make sure you get a place.
Drunkenness is encouraged - but its easy to get in
contact with people here anyway.QF3, Rindermarkt 6,
8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 252 47 10, www.pickwick.ch.
Open 11:30 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. BK
The stately elegance of the rainy isles: its always cosy at James
PD
Joyce.
ALTERNATIVE BARS
LA CATRINA
This real Mexican place - no sombreros or ponchos, but
handcrafted smiley skeletons, bones and lots of candles
- fast became popular with lovers of margaritas, beer,
alternative live music and parties. On Thursdays Swiss
bands rock whats probably the smallest stage in town.
On weekends DJs play the latest alternative tracks. Usually
there is no admission, but thats not the only reason its
always packed like hell: its just a perfect place to party
until the break of dawn. Table football downstairs.QC2,
Kurzgasse 4, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. (+41) 77 217 30 99,
www.lacatrina.ch. Open Thu 19:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat
21:00 - 04:00. AE
Nightlife
33, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. (+41) 43 535 60 13,
www.zukunft.cl. Open Thu 23:00 - late, Fri & Sat 24:00 - late.
Wed often concerts. Bar 3000 open Tue - Fri 18:00 - late, Sat
20:00. Admission around 20Sfr, Wed & Thu free. X
Party hard until the break of dawn at La Catrina.
ZIYP
NEW
VINERIA CENTRALE
We guarantee you will feel like youre in Italy in this
genuine, tiny venue! A few tables and a diagonal bar with
some stools is all it takes, besides the friendly, easygoing
crowd and maybe a glass of wine of course. But its not
just an ideal spot to have a drink and a chat with friends.
They also do great Italian food, be it appetizers or pasta or
other mains (and a daily lunch deal). Youre on your own?
No problem, as a chat comes easy here. Its the Italian
way, you know! Thu & Fri 17:00 - 20:00 usually aperitivo
with free antipasti buffet (surcharge per drink 2Sfr).QC1,
Neugasse 42, 8Limmatplatz, tel. (+41) 76 513 22 04,
www.facebook.com/VineriaCentrale. Open 11:00 01:00, Sat & Sun 17:00 - 01:00. K
GONZO
This small but very tight rock and pop club (strictly no
electro music, hip hop & rap on Wed) really is worth
queuing for. You head down some stairs just next to the
kebab shop and arrive in a cellar, where a dance floor, a
bar and a constantly overcrowded smokers room await
you for some serious rock n roll. Gentlemen, start your
engines! Tip: go early or if you re lads, bring some girls with
you to get in.QC1, Langstrasse 135, 8Helvetiaplatz,
www.gonzoclub.ch. Open Wed - Sat 23:00 - late. Admission
around 20Sfr, Wed & Thu free until midnight. X
MASCOTTE
In this club you can feel the history: built around 1900 as a
varit it has been a music and culture club ever since. Sammy
Davis Junior and Louis Armstrong played here in the time
of swing and big bands. Nowadays bands like Arcade Fire,
The XX and MGMT played their first ever Switzerland shows
here. But its a very popular party place too. International DJs
(Martin Solveig, Jazzy Jeff) and local heroes spin their tunes
for all kinds of people: twens mix with thirty-somethings
dressed from chic to indie. On Fridays the DJ plays all styles, on
Saturdays the music is either house, disco, hiphop, electronic
or Latin. Check their website!QF5, Theaterstrasse 10,
8Bellevue, tel. (+41) 44 260 15 80, www.mascotte.ch.
Open 22:00/23:00 - late, Sun & Tue closed. Admission: Mon
& Wed free, Thu & Fri 15Sfr, Sat 25Sfr. AEX
CLUBS
LIVE MUSIC
ADAGIO
In a baroque, church like decor with big chandeliers,
paintings and stonework, the Adagio hosts a slightly
older, well-groomed crowd. Dress up to party to dance
classics, funk, disco and house music. Expect gentlemen
over fifty hunting for girls who might well be you, as well
as thirty-something couples who are just having a big
night out. Not cheap entertainment, but if you are on a
budget trip not the place you want to go anyway.QE5,
Gotthardstrasse 5, 8Stockerstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 206
36 66, www.adagio.ch. Open Fri & Sat 21:00/22:00 04:00/05:00. Admission around 25Sfr. A
Zurich offers all kinds of live music: jazz, pop, rock,

metal, indie, gothic and much more. You will find
bands playing somewhere every night of the week.
The clubs listed here focus on live music - we tell you
what you can usually expect. Some are just open if
there is a concert. For their daily programme, check the
websites - or find all concerts on www.zueritipp.ch.
DIE ZUKUNFT
The Future is a small club in a Langstrasse district
basement, and is Zurichs premier space for freaky electro,
house and crossover party styles. The entrance is hidden
in a passage between two buildings next to the Bar 3000
(which serves as a smokers lounge for the club). Getting
past the doormen is sometimes difficult, though the policy
is not obvious: you just have to fit to the crowd already
inside. Once you are in, you will find revellers who dont tire
of partying until the break of dawn.QC2, Dienerstrasse
BOGEN F
Often concerts on Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat. Often Swiss
bands on a tight stage. Check website for programme.
QK7, Viaduktstrasse 97, 8Schiffbau, tel. (+41) 43
204 18 90, www.bogenf.ch. Open as a cafe Thu & Fri
starting 15:00, Sat 11:00.
MOODS
With more than 230 concerts a year, the Moods is
Zurichs prime address for jazz, funk, soul, blues and
world music. Big international names as well as many
Swiss artists. After-show parties on the weekend.QK6,
Schiffbaustrasse 6, 8Schiffbau, tel. (+41) 44 276 80
00, www.moods.ch.
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Sightseeing
The Sechselutenplatz at Bellevue is probably Zurichs most urban square. | Zurich Tourism (MN)
Zurichs largely intact mediaeval town on the one hand

and its natural setting on the other are the citys charms.
It also has an excellent range of museums and galleries
showing international art. Admission to many places is free,
if it does cost we indicate the full price followed by reduced
price, usually the childrens price, e.g. 10/5Sfr. Museums are
usually closed on Mondays.
had wide powers in Zurich. Women came on harder times

in the 16th century. The little archway on the outer corner
of Fraumnster (Poststrasse/Mnsterhof ) was used to limit
decadence and elaborate clothing, and womens wide
hoop skirts had to fit through here, or else a fine was due.
No visiting during Sunday services.QE4, Stadthausquai
19, 8Helmhaus. Open 10:00 - 18:00.
MAIN SIGHTS
GIACOMETTI MURALS
In the entrance hall to the citys police headquarters, Augusto
Giacomettis (1877 - 1947) magnificent murals adorn the
vaulted ceiling and the walls. We think this impressive work
is a must see for any Zurich visitor! The Giacomettis were a
family of artists: Augustos cousin Giovanni (1868 - 1933) and
Giovannis son Alberto (1901 - 1966) were successful artists
too. And while Alberto and his haggard bronze figures are
probably the best known Giacomettis (you can see some
of those figures in the permanent exhibition at Zurichs
Kunsthaus), Augusto had the strongest connection to Zurich,
as he studied and later lived here. And the murals in the
entrance hall of Zurichs police headquarters (1923 - 1925) is
not the only work of his you can see in the city: he revitalised
the art of stained-glass windows, creating the choir windows
in the Grossmunster (1932), the window depicting paradise
in the northern transept of the Fraumunster (1945) and
windows in the Wasserkirche. The murals however, remain
the work he is best known for. Admission to the murals
is free, the opening hours are quite short though.QE3,
Polizeiwache, Bahnhofquai 3, 8Bahnhofquai/HB. Open
09:00 - 11:00, 14:00 - 16:00, Admission free, ID required.
If you ask someone from Zurich which of the citys sights

represents Zurich best, theyll probably point to the
Grossmnster, its unmistakable double towers making
it the closest Zurich has to a landmark. Wasserkirche and
Fraumnster complete the trinity of famous churches.
Lindenhof is where Zurich started off and is a lovely spot
today, while the central police station is another unlikely
lovely spot - unless maybe youre escorted there. Its
entrance hall is splendidly decorated with work by Augusto
Giacometti. But two of Zurichs major attractions are not
man-made at all: the lake and the Uetliberg peak.
FRAUMNSTER
Today most people come to Fraumnster to see the
magnificent stained glass windows in the choir created
by French artist Marc Chagall in the early 1970s, or the
windows by Augusto Giacometti. But in days gone by this
Gothic abbey dating from the 9th century was more than
just pretty. Fraumnster, which literally means womens
abbey, belonged to the Benedictine convent whose abbess
Sightseeing
GROSSMNSTER
The two towers of the originally Romanesque Grossmnster
are Zurichs landmark and they also offer a great view over
Zurich, if you make it up the 187 narrow steps (4/2Sfr
admission for the tower, open 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 12:30 17:00. According to legend, Felix and Regula, Zurichs
patron saints, were beheaded at the site of the Wasserkirche
and then walked up to where the Grossmnster stands,
taking their heads with them. Centuries later the emperor
Charlemagne was passing through Zurich and decided to
found a church in honour of the martyrs - after a hint from
his horse. Since the Reformation the church has a barren
feel, alleviated only by the windows. German artist Sigmar
Polke finished 12 simply beautiful windows in 2009, partly
made of semi-precious stones. Crypt and cloister with a
museum on the Reformation are also accessible.QF4,
Grossmnsterplatz, 8Helmhaus. Open 10:00 - 18:00.
Two main sights at once: From Lindenhof you get a great view of
Zurich Tourism (CB)
Grossmunster.
UETLIBERG
The Uetliberg is Zurichs own little mountain, marking
the end of the Albis mountain chain on the western side
of Lake Zurich. It rises up to 869 metres a.s.l. - towering
around 450 metres over the city. There is a lookout tower
on top (admission 2Sfr) bringing you to exactly 900 metres
a.s.l. and offering a stunning view over the city, the lake and
on to the Alps. The mountain is a popular local recreation
area all year round. There is a train (S10 from track 21 or 22)
from the main station twice an hour (more on weekends).
Be aware that you need an additional ticket even if you
have a day pass for Zurich (buy a 1 - 2 additional zones day
ticket at the ticket machine). From the terminal station its
an easy 10-minute walk to the peak with the lookout tower
and a restaurant. You can also walk up from the city to the
peak. Take tram N13 in direction Albisgetli and get off
at the last stop. From there two different paths lead to
the top, both take about an hour. You do not need hiking
equipment, but we recommend good shoes and staying
on the path, especially in winter.
LAKE ZURICH
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The lake is certainly one of the citys highlights and

a walk along the shores is a must if youre in Zurich,
whatever the season. Start for example at Bellevue
and walk along the promenade towards Zrichhorn.
After a few hundred metres a park with trees and a
lawn fills the expanse between the lake and the street.
The huge Blatterwiese, also known as Chinawiese
because the Chinese garden is just next to it, is popular
for relaxing, sunbathing or playing sports. There is also a
playground for kids. Continuing you get to Zrichhorn,
a small delta with some lakeside restaurants and later
still to the railway station Tiefenbrunnen where you
can hop on a tram (or train) back to Bellevue. The
western shore of the lake is a bit less popular though
just as nice for a walk. Start at the Arboretum and walk
along the shore passing Enge port, the cactuses of the
Sukkulentensammlung, and the Mythenquai until you
reach the Landiwiese, a large field where many cultural
events take place. If you go just a little further, you can
enjoy a beer in the restaurant of the offstream cultural
centre Rote Fabrik, red factory, marked by the red brick
factory chimney.
LAKE ZURICH CRUISES
The Lake Zurich Navigation Company operates ships
on Lake Zurich and the river Limmat. If you just want
ten minutes of captains uniforms and brass foghorns,
the routes Brkliplatz-Wollishofen and BrkliplatzZrichhorn are included in any public transport ticket
covering zone 110. If thats not enough for you, go the
whole hog with a roundtrip. There are different cruises
all year round. They all start from the port at Brkliplatz
close to Bellevue several times a day. The short cruise
(90 minutes) for example starts in summer every 30
minutes between 09:10 and 19:40, the 4-hour one
every hour. Tickets and timetables are available at the
port.QE5, Brkliplatz, 8Brkliplatz, tel. (+41) 44
487 13 33, www.zsg.ch. Tickets for roundtrips 8.6033.60Sfr, children half the price, discount with Zurich
public transport day cards.
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MORE FOR LESS
WITH THE ZRICHCARD
Youre in town for only two days? Too short, but the
ZrichCARD can help you make the most of it.
For a busy day or two in
Zurich, you cant really go
wrong with the ZrichCARD.
It gives you free entry to a number of great museums
like the Kunsthaus, the National Museum and dozens
more. It also gets you a 10% discount in lots of shops,
e.g. Meng cutlery or Vollenweider Chocolatier. You
get free entry to several of Zurichs best clubs and
to the casino and many restaurants will give you
dessert on the house with the card or some other
extra, if you have a main course first. The ZrichCARD
also gives you unlimited use of trams, buses, trains
and boats within the city and includes the train trip
from and to the airport, and the trip up to Zurichs
little mountain Uetliberg. Now thats a deal!QThe
ZrichCARD costs 24/16Sfr for 24hr and 48/32Sfr
for 72hr. Buy it at SBB counters, at the airport,
train stations, at the tourist information at the
main station or at all VBZ public transport sales
points and from all ticket machines in town
(stamp it before you set off!). Check their website
www.zuerichcard.com for the full range of
discounts and other details.The ZrichCARD is
issued by Zurich Tourism who cooperate with
Zurich In Your Pocket.
LINDENHOF
This idyllic square on a little hill in Zurichs centre used to
be an important place. The Romans set up shop here and
later mediaeval royals would stay here when travelling in
the region. Check out the replica Roman tomb stone in the
right-hand wall of Pfalzgasse leading down and out of the
square. The view from here over the Limmat is very pretty
and on sunny days you can join in a game of chess at the
back of the square.QE3, 8Rathaus.
CHURCHES
See main sights at the beginning of this chapter for the
churches Fraumnster and Grossmnster.
ST. PETER
St. Peter church is the one with the huge clock-faces
on all four sides of the tower you can spot from far
away. The diameter of the clock-faces is almost 9
metres - they are said to be the biggest in Europe.
The first mayor of Zurich, Rudolf Brun, was buried
here in 1360 - a copy of his tomb stone can be seen
on the northern side of the church. The nave of the
church was finished in 1706, while the choir and the
tower date from a Romanesque church built in 1230.
This was the first church in Zurich that was built as

a Protestant place of worship after the Reformation.
QE4, St.-Peter-Hofstatt, 8Paradeplatz. Open
08:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00.
GARDENS & PARKS

CHINESE GARDEN (CHINAGARTEN)
Ok, if youre looking for authentic Swiss culture, this might
catch you off-guard. The full-blown Chinese garden was
opened in 1994 as a gift from Zurichs Chinese sister city
Kunming in gratitude for the help Zurich provided in
restoring Kunmings water facilities.The gardens major
theme are the so-called Three Friends of Winter, the pine
tree, the bamboo and the plum. The garden is surrounded
by a red wall with a unmistakeably Chinese roof.QG7,
Bellerivestrasse 144, 8Frhlichstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 380
31 51. Open 11:00 - 19:00. Admission 4/1Sfr.
Rather unexpected, rather beautiful: Zurichs Chinese Garden.
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VILLA & PARK PATUMBAH

Smoking does have its advantages. This opulent villa was
financed by smokers - it was built by Carl Frchtegott Grob
who made his huge fortune with tobacco plantations in
South-East Asia. For his home in Zurich he hired architects
Chiodera and Tschudy in the 1880s and provided them with
an almost infinite budget. The result was a magnificent villa
with an explosion of styles - Baroque, Gothic and Italian
Renaissance blend organically with ornamental elements
from East Asia. After long years of neglect, the villa has
been painstakingly restored and is now home of the
Swiss Heritage Society (www.heimatschutzzentrum.ch)
and partly open to the public, as is the English landscape
garden surrounding it. Pick up one of the wooden chairs,
find a sunny spot and enjoy a moment of bliss - you
could even have a smoke.QI7, Zolllikerstrasse 128,
8Frhlichstrasse. Park open 06:00 - 22:00, villa (incl.
architectural history exhibition) open 14:00 - 17:00, Thu
& Sun 12:00 - 17:00, Mon & Tue closed. Public tour incl.
a visit to the second level of the villa every Thu 12:30.
Admission to the villa 10/5Sfr, park free.
Sightseeing
MUSEUMS & ART
Zurich is a real city of museums - there are 43 of them with
all kind of exhibitions. We list the most popular ones and
the ones we like best. You can find more information in
English on all the museums on www.museen-zuerich.ch.
NEW
FIFA WORLD FOOTBALL MUSEUM
This is the latest addition to Zurichs rich museum scene so now there is actually a place for football fans to visit in
Zurich, the hometown of the International Federation of
Association Football FIFA. The museum is located just next
to Enge train station, not far from the lake. On three floors
and more than 3000 sqm it tells the history of football, the
FIFA and the World Cup. On Planet Football on the ground
floor, the jerseys of all 209 FIFA member associations are
on show in a sort of rainbow - plus a timeline which takes
you through the history of FIFA. The second floor of the
exhibition is underground. Its dedicated to the pioneers
of football and the World Cup, showing dozens of artefacts
from each of the World Cups held since 1920, for example
the tracksuit that footballs first real star Pel wore in 1958.
And yes, the original FIFA World Cup trophy is on display!
The third and last floor is dedicated to the impact football
has had and still has on society. And there is a gaming zone
with giant pinball machines where you and your kids can
show and test your skills with an actual football. All in all
an interesting, interactive and contemporary multimedia
A place to worship football - the new FIFA World Football museum.

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exhibition. Great for football fans, but definitely not only.

Download the museums free app which transforms your
phone into an interactive audio guide. A bistro, a caf-bar, a
shop and the Sportsbar 1904 on the ground floor round off
the museum.QD5, Seestrasse 27, 8Bahnhof Enge, tel.
(+41) 43 388 25 00, www.fifamuseum.com. Open 10:00 19:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00, Mon closed. Admission 24/14Sfr,
students 18, kids younger than 7 free, families 64Sfr.
KINDERCITY
A science city for kids aged 1 to 12. See page
54.QChlirietstrasse12, Volketswil, tel. (+41) 43 204 30
60, www.kindercity.ch.
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CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE
The rather harsh Neue Einfachheit (new simplicity) is

the style which was most readily associated with Swiss
architecture in recent decades. In the last twenty years,
architects in Zurich have shaken off the austerity and
a number of architectural jewels have been built in
Zurich. Here is our little selection.
KRAFTWERK 1
Architects: Bnzli/Courvoisier and Stcheli Architekten
Kraftwerk 1 literally power plant 1 was built by
a cooperative founded in the 1990s with the aim of
experimenting with new types of living arrangements.
Completed in 2000, the flats range between 2 and 13
rooms in size, making it possible for up to 15 people to
share a flat and to organise their lives in ways beyond
the traditional family.QHardturmstrasse 261 - 269,
get tram N17 to Bernoulli-Huser.
RIFF RAFF
Architects: Meili, Peter and Staufer & Hasler
The cinema Riff Raff was one of the pioneers on then
seedy Langstrasse in the 1990s. Successful despite not
showing the blockbusters, they decided to expand
and erected this building which houses two cinema
theatres and flats above. On the ground floor the
popular bar is partly lit by the redirected beam of the
film projector below. Meili, Peter architects are also
responsible for the refurbishment of the platform roofs
of the main train station.QL-7, Neugasse 57, get bus
N32 to Rntgenstrasse.
LIBRARY OF THE LAW INSTITUTE (RWI)
Architect: Santiago Calatrava Valls
In a quest to create more space for the university without
acquiring any new land, the Spanish architect who is
based in Zurich added two stories in steel and glass to
this 1909 building. He also roofed the inner courtyard
and set into it a series of elliptic steel balconies finished
in wood, gaining even more space. From the bottom
floor where one enters, this construction appears as
an immense wooden sculpture (see photo above).
Apart from the library, completed in 2004, Calatrava is
also the creative spirit behind Stadelhofen train station
(1984 - 1990).QG-3, Rmistrasse 74, get tram N5 or
9 to Kantonsschule. Library open 08:00 - 21:00, Sat
08:00 - 17:00, closed Sun.
KUNSTHAUS
Zurichs major art museum has an impressive collection with
work by many Swiss artists such as Fssli, Hodler, Segantini
or Bill and the largest collection of Alberto Giacomettis work
including some of his trademark haggard statues. Work by
international artists like Manet, Van Gogh, Kokoschka or
Baselitz also please the eye and mind. Additionally there
are usually two very worthwhile temporary exhibitions,
one large, one small (see section Culture & Events). English
language audioguides available. Caf and shop on the
ground floor.QG4, Heimplatz 1, 8Kunsthaus, tel. (+41)
44 253 84 84, www.kunsthaus.ch. Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Wed & Thu 10:00 - 20:00, Mon closed. Admission for
collection 15/10Sfr, for exhibitions 22/17Sfr, combined
ticket 25/18Sfr.
The Kunsthaus, Zurichs major art museum.
Zurich Tourism
NATIONAL MUSEUM (LANDESMUSEUM)

It will take you a while to get through the permanent
exhibition on Swiss history, but hey, it took centuries to
accumulate. Complete with sights, sounds, slides and
secret bank accounts, this is not some bone-dry collection
of old things. There are four thematic areas: the first section
shows the history of migration and settlement, the second
examines religious and intellectual history, the third is
dedicated to Swiss political history and the fourth section
focusses on economy. For most exhibits explanations in
English are available. There are temporary exhibitions on
changing topics (see Culture & Events section of this guide).
iPad guides in English and other languages available (5Sfr).
QE2, Museumstrasse 2, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. (+41) 58
466 65 11, www.landesmuseum.ch. Open 10:00 - 17:00,
Thu 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10/8Sfr.
NONAM (NORTH AMERICA NATIVE MUSEUM)
The permanent exhibition of the North America Native
Museum shows over 700 objects like masks, boats or
totem poles from six regions in the USA and Canada. The
exhibitions aim is to render a better understanding of
the natives of North America and show the various ways
the Inuit, Indian and Mtis groups lived from the arctic
Sightseeing
FLEA MARKET KANZLEI
This is probably Switzerlands biggest year-round flea
market. Up to 400 people put their second-hand goods
on sale here every Saturday, professional traders as well
as people who are just flogging things they dont need
anymore.QC3, Kanzleistrasse 56, 8Helvetiaplatz,
www.flohmarktkanzlei.ch. Sat 08:00 - 16:00.
FRUIT & VEG MARKETS
Zurichs four outdoor food markets offer fresh, often
organically grown produce from the region, mostly
sold by the farmers themselves. Youll also find fish
from Lake Zurich, different meats and specialities from
further afield like Italian salami or Greek cheese.
Brkliplatz (E-5), Tue & Fri, 06:00 - 11:00
Helvetiaplatz (C-2), Tue & Fri, 06:00 - 11:00
Oerlikon (O-2), Wed 06:00 - 11:00, Sat 06:00 - 12:00
Rathausbrcke (F-3), Sat 06:00 - 12:00
Qwww.zuercher-maerkte.ch.
north to the deserts in the southwest.QSeefeldstrasse

317, 8Tiefenbrunnen, tel. (+41) 43 499 24 40,
www.nonam.ch. Open 13:00 - 17:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 17:00, closed Mon. Admission 12/8/6Sfr, families 25Sfr.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
BEST OF ZURICH - ZRICH CITY TOUR
A city tour in an air-conditioned coach - including a
short stroll through the old town and a ride with the
Dolderbahn rack-and-pinion railway up into the residential
area Zrichberg. In little more than two hours you get to
see Bahnhofstrasse and the financial district, the old guild
houses and the universities. There is a live commentary
in English and German, audioguides in Spanish, Russian,
Chinese and Japanese available.QE1, Bus Terminal
Sihlquai, 8Sihlquai / HB, tel. (+41) 44 710 50 50,
www.switzerland-tours.ch. Starts daily 13:00 at the
bus terminal Sihlquai next to the main train station.
Tickets available on the spot, reservation by phone
recommended. Tickets 34/17Sfr.
NORDAMERIK A NATIVE MUSEUM

Indianer & Inuit Kulturen
Fascinating insights
into the worlds of
Native Americans,
First Nations and Inuit
City of Zurich
Seefeldstr. 317, www.nonam.ch
GHOST WALK OF ZURICH

This tour is not for the faint-hearted: Dan Dent will tell and
show you all about Zurichs Ghosts on a walk through the old
town - in English only. Listen to this great entertainer and get
to know the Schipfe Poltergeist or the ghost of Zurichs first
mayor, Rudolf Brun.QE4, Paradeplatz, 8Paradeplatz,
tel. (+41) 44 941 45 65, www.ghostwalk.ch.
February - May and August - November every Thu &
Fri at 20:00 at Paradeplatz. Meeting point is next to the
fountain. No need to book, just show up. Wheelchair
accessible. 15Sfr.
STORIES OF THE OLD TOWN - GUIDED WALK
A professional guide will take you on this two-hour
walk through the old town of Zurich. Discover the citys
history and listen to anecdotes from its past in English
and German. Good choice if you really want to see the
old town, where the bus tours cant go. For other walks
such as the ones on design and gourmet food ask at
the tourist service at the main station. Reservation by
phone recommended.QE2, Tourist Service Main
Train Station, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. (+41) 44 215 40
00, www.zuerich.com. Starts at the tourist service at
the main train station. Daily 15:00, Sat & Sun 11:00
(German) & 15:00 (English). 25/12.50Sfr, 50% discount
with ZrichCARD.
ZURICH TROLLEY EXPERIENCE
Ride around Zurich in a coach fitted out as a vintage
trolley bus with wood trimmings and colourful artwork
- the likes of which Zurichs history has never seen. The
two-hour tour gives you an overview of the city showing
you the financial district, Bahnhofstrasse and a part of
the old town including the churches Grossmnster,
Fraumnster and St. Peter as well as the posh residential
areas on Zrichberg. Commentary is provided over
headsets in eight languages (English, French, German,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Italian
on request). They also offer many other tours, for example
to Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, Jungfraujoch and more. Check
their website.QE1, Bus Terminal Sihlquai, 8Sihlquai /
HB, tel. (+41) 44 383 78 78, www.meiertours.ch. Daily
09:45, 12:00 & 14:00. Tickets 34/17Sfr, available on the
spot, reservation by phone recommended.
NONAM
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Old-town stroll
at the top of Marktgasse and now youre on the main
throughway of pedestrian Niederdorf, the other part of the
old town. On the right is Cabaret Voltaire, from where
the Dada movement - jolifanto bambla o falli bambla - set
off to confuse the bourgeoisie in 1916.
A little further on to the left, set back in a little courtyard, is
Schober, a richly decorated sweets and pastry shop worth at
least a quick visit. Directly opposite are Schwarzenbach coffee
roasters - the irresistible smell gets even better if you stick your
nose inside. Strolling further along Mnstergasse you pass the
Bodega Espaola on your right, where in the 1950s author
Max Frisch used to drop in for a beer and a few tapas.
In the old town you will always find some picturesque views.
Agata Muszyska
Zurichs old town snuggles up to both banks of the river

Limmat, so our old-town stroll does much the same and
heads upstream, crossing two bridges and passing a third.
We set off at the bridge named after Zurichs first mayor,
Rudolf-Brun Brcke, which is easily reached from
Bahnhofstrasse or by walking along the Limmat (down
Bahnhofquai) from the main train station. At the bridges
south-western corner, just by the Swiss handicrafts shop,
head down the steps to the metal walkway leading
upstream along the Limmat, almost touching the water
(Heiri-Steg). Soon youre on a cobbled street (Schipfe), with
some miniature antiques shops and boutiques on the right
and the restaurant Schipfe 16, a work project for
unemployed and well worth a quick stop, on the left.
A few steps along youre at Zurichs landmark Romanesque

- style abbey, the somewhat austere Grossmnster
with its double towers and their rather unique, Neo-Gothic
spires added in the 18th century. Looking towards the river,
the third bridge, Mnsterbrcke, appears and the graceful
Fraumnster Abbey is visible across the Limmat. Take the
steps from the Grossmnster courtyard down to the
Wasserkirche and the Helmhaus art gallery by the river
and then cross the bridge to Fraumnster (see page 32)
to gaze at the famous stained-glass windows by Chagall.
Youve seen all the really important parts of Zurichs old
town now and can finish off with one of Zurichs other
major attractions - the lake - which is just five minutes walk
further along the river.
Just after Schipfe 16 take the climb up to Lindenhof (see

page 34), just turn right and up Fortunagasse and then left
into Lindenhof with its tall trees, one of the oldest parts of
Zurich. The mediaeval German kings would stop over here
and the Romans also occupied the spot in their day and age.
Take in the view over the parapet or play with the royals who
are always here, in one of the games of outdoor chess.
Leaving Lindenhof opposite from where you entered (down
Pfalz-Gasse), theres a copy of the Roman tombstone which
mentions Turicum (Zurich) on your right, set in the wall.
Ahead of you is the church tower of St. Peter (see page
34), our next destination situated on one of Zurichs most
peaceful squares (St. Peterhofstatt). Going left, either of the
alleys (Weggengasse or Thermengasse) gets you to the
second bridge, Rathausbrcke, also known as the
vegetable bridge because of the small fruit & veg market
held here on Saturdays.
On the other end of the bridge you have the Rathaus, the
town hall, to your right and the Rathaus caf to your left.
Our rigorous ramble takes us straight ahead, across the
tram lines on Limmatquai and into Marktgasse, where
youll find one of Zurichs prettiest flower shops. Turn right
Shopping
A walk down famous Bahnhofstrasse is a must for every shopping fan. | Zurich Tourism (MR)
Zurich has the reputation of a shopping city, even if not

quite that of London or Milano. Especially Bahnhofstrasse is
well known around the globe as one of the most exclusive
and expensive shopping streets in the world. For Swiss and
urban design, the area around Langstrasse is a good spot. In
the way of shopping malls, Switzerland cant match other
European countries where huge centres are the order of the
day. But maybe thats a good thing. The Sihlcity shopping
centre, an easily reachable mall opened in 2007, is an
example of an innovative development - without being a
giant. The malls and best shopping areas of the city are listed
here together with other remarkable shops. Remember all
shops are closed on Sundays except at the railway stations.
For more suggestions check www.zurich.inyourpocket.com
The main shopping areas are:
Bahnhofstrasse (E-2/5)The Bahnhofstrasse leads from the
main railway station to the lake and is mostly a pedestrian
area almost without traffic - but watch out for the trams! Its
world-famous for its luxury stores: find jewellery, watches
and designer boutiques as well as the big department
stores Jelmoli, Globus and Manor here. In recent years
not to everyones pleasure more and more big foreign
companies like Apple have opened stores on Bahnhofstrasse
displacing some traditional Zurich companies - some say
Bahnhofstrasse is losing its atmosphere. Nevertheless a walk
down this famous street is a must for every shopping fan.
Wander into the side streets as well, where shops are no less
luxurious and some more unusual little gems are hidden.
Niederdorf (F-3/4) Even if Niederdorf - the part of the old

town east of the river Limmat - is better known for dining
and nightlife than for shopping, its well worth expanding
your shopping tour into this quarter. Along the streets
Limmatquai and Niederdorfstrasse - both pedestrian areas
- you will find smaller shops with up-to-date street wear,
fancy shoes and fashion stores. The smaller alleys are also
well worth a peek.
Old Town (E-3/4) The old town between Bahnhofstrasse
and the river Limmat is another shopping area not to
miss. Try the pedestrian street Rennweg for example
with its international clothing brands and boutiques or
Storchengasse with its luxury designer stores as well as
cutlery and souvenir shops.
OPENING HOURS
Many shops on and around Bahnhofstrasse are open
Mon to Fri 09:00 - 19:00 / 20:00. Smaller shops
including jewellers and shops outside the centre
often close at 18:30, some are closed on Monday
mornings. On Saturdays most shops open from
09:00 - 17:00 (or 18:00, department stores until
20:00). On Sundays all shops are closed (except in
train and petrol stations). Banking hours are Mon - Fri
08:30 - 16:30.
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LUXURY FASHION
ON STORCHENGASSE
BOOKS, CRAFTS & MUSIC

BOOKBINDERS DESIGN
This Swedish company designs a wide range of highquality notebooks, boxes, diaries, binders, frames and photo
albums in different natural materials, shapes and colours.
Many of the boxes and notebooks are bound with coloured
fabric, giving them the special Scandinavian touch. Several
products can also be personalised by engraving, making
perfect gifts! (Sister shop on Sihlstrasse 38, D-3, (+41) 43
497 32 70, open 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun closed).
QF4, Oberdorfstrasse 34, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 260
32 00, bookbindersdesign.ch. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat
09:30 - 17:00, Sun closed.
www.juanrubiano.com
If extravagant fashion and the worlds most exquisite

brands is what youre after, the street Storchengasse
in the old town north of Mnsterplatz is a must when
in Zurich. Here youll find a dozen or so designer and
concept stores, one next to the other, making this
the hotspot for high-end fashion in town, especially
for women. We list some of the shops below, but if in
doubt, just go for a round of window shopping - you
wont be disappointed.
CLINE
This French label has shaped the fashion world in recent
years with its neo minimalist approach introduced
by designer Phoebe Philo.QE3, Storchengasse 23,
8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 43 344 72 60, www.celine
.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00. Sun closed.
LA PERLA
Finest Italian lingerie and beachwear, from accessories,
to bras and bustiers to a few dresses and skirts.QE3,
Storchengasse 6, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 43 344
80 23, www.laperla.com.
MONCLER BOUTIQUE
This French label is best known for its sophisticated
quilted down jackets and coats. They also have
knitwear and accessories like bags and gloves, all for
both sexes.QE3, Storchengasse 8, 8Paradeplatz,
tel. (+41) 43 497 20 30, www.moncler.com.
MULBERRY
Here women will find the latest collections of playful dresses,
stylish jackets and very smart leather bags of the British label
Mulberry.QE3, Storchengasse 4, 8Paradeplatz, tel.
(+41) 43 497 36 10, www.mulberry.com. Open 09:30 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun closed.
TROIS POMMES DONNA
One of the handful of Trois Pommes luxury boutiques in
the city, this one features fashion for women by Altuzarra,
Emilio Pucci, Lanvin and others. They stores all operated
by Trudi Gtz, still Zurichs busiest fashion business
women.QE3, Storchengasse 13, 8Paradeplatz,
tel. (+41) 44 212 02 04, www.troispommes.ch. Open
09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 18:00, Sun closed.
Orell Fssli - the biggest English-language bookstore in town.
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ORELL FSSLI - THE BOOKSHOP

Zurichs biggest English-language bookshop: over 40,000
fictional and non-fictional books, magazines, audio books
and DVDs on three floors - and all in English. There is a
strong childrens section with a childrens reading every
first Saturday of the month.QE3, Bahnhofstrasse 70,
8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 211 04 44, www.books.ch.
Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
ZERO ZERO RARE GROOVE
Ten thousands of vinyls from rock to hip hop and new
beats, from the 60s to the latest records. Thousands of CDs
as well, mostly second hand. Just tell the staff what you
are looking for and they will try to help you find it.QC3,
Bckerstr. 54, 8Stauffacher, tel. (+41) 44 241 85 20,
www.zerozero.ch. Open 12:00 - 18:30, Thu 12:00 - 19:30,
Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Sun & Mon closed.
DEPARTMENT STORES
JELMOLI
They call themselves the house of brands - and thats what
they are indeed: Hugo Boss, DKNY, Joop, Diesel, Tommy
Hilfiger, Versace are just some of the fashion brands you
can find here. But theres more than fashion: perfumes,
household goods, a huge sports and an electronics
department.QE3, Seidengasse 1, 8Rennweg, tel.
(+41) 44 220 44 11, www.jelmoli.ch. Open 09:30 - 20:00,
Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun closed.
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MARC OPOLO
Well, they specialise in casual,
but its casual with style,
wed say. You ll also find the
accessories and shoes of
this company with Swedish
roots. The Zurich store of the
Marc OPolo fashion brand
features all their latest collections for men, women and
kids - be it shorts, blouses, jackets or coats and more.
QE2, Lintheschergasse 10, 8Bahnhofstrasse/HB,
tel. (+41) 43 497 21 35, www.marc-o-polo.ch. Open
10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 20:00, Sun closed.
MANOR
Manor is probably the most casual of the trinity of
department stores on Bahnhofstrasse. It specialises in
young and casual fashion and sells its own brands as
well as brands of renown - they have something for
everyones needs. Besides that, there are departments for
beauty, sports, household and home electronics.QE3,
Bahnhofstrasse 75, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 229
56 99, www.manor.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.
FASHION
BOUTIQUE ROMA
Roma is the boutique for clothing by international avantgarde designers like Rick Owens, Dries van Noten und
Ann Demeulemeester. They feature mens and womens
wear and take pride in traditional handicraft and exquisite
materials.QE3, Pelikanstrasse 6/8, 8Rennweg, tel.
(+41) 44 222 18 80, www.boutique-roma.ch. Open
09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
CASHMERE HOUSE
Cashmere jumpers, cardigans, socks, plaids and house
robes, even teddy bears made of this soft fibre which
comes from cashmere goats (yes, we had to look that
up) can be bought at the cashmere house.QE3,
Augustinergasse 50, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 211 30
75, www.cashmerehouse.ch. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat
09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
PKZ WOMEN
The moving visuals by Julian Opie on the 50 sqm LED
screen in the store window make sure you cant miss the
PKZ Women flagship store. On four storeys and sorted by
affinities, women can find almost anything they might be
looking for: brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul & Joe, See
by Chlo, Armani, Diesel and many more, as well as shop
in shops by Tommy Hilfiger and Dorothee Schumacher.
A heaven for fashionistas on Bahnhofstrasse.QE3,
Bahnhofstrasse 88, 8Bahnhofstrasse / HB, tel. (+41) 44
225 11 11, www.pkz.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sun closed.
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IM VIADUKT
More than 30 shops and a market hall for groceries
nestled under the arches of a railway viaduct built in the
19th century. Not a classic shopping mall but a street with
one shop after another. The emphasis is on small and
trendy fashion labels rather than the big luxury brands,
studios and concept stores. In the market hall, more than
30 vendors offer their goods, like fresh food and cured
meats.QL6/M6, Limmatstrasse 259, 8Dammweg,
www.im-viadukt.ch. Closed Sun.
ENGLISH BOOKS and more!

Orell Fssli The Bookshop
Bahnhofstrasse 70, 8001 Zrich
from June 2016 at
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EUROPAALLEE
The Europaallee is a neighbourhood out of the box
that is still under construction next to the main train
station. The state-owned Swiss Railway Company SBB
are the land owners of this large area which used to
be a freight terminal. In collaboration with the city of
Zurich its being transformed into a new district. Once
all is built the Europaallee will be home to companies
with around 8000 workplaces, 4800 students, 400 flats,
dozens of shops, restaurants, bars and even a cinema.
It is being built in stages, divided into 8 different plots.
Currently around half of the plots are finished and in
use. Many shops and restaurants are already open and
working, we list a few of our favourites below.
SAY CHOCOLATE Here you can say it with
chocolate - literally. With the chocolate letters sold
here, you can write messages to your loved ones.
Different sizes of boxes, depending on your message.
QD2, Lagerstrasse 28, tel. (+41) 44 211 66 11,
www.saychocolate.ch. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Mon
11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.
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SHOPPING AT THE AIRSIDE CENTER
AT ZURICH AIRPORT
Zurich airports passenger area is a shopping centre too!
And quite a large one, in fact: more than 60 shops are
located in the Airside Center which is accessible only to
passengers. Here you can find literally anything you might
be looking for. Be it Swiss watches, fashion or souvenirs, its
all there, Swiss as well as international brands of course. In
the many Tax & Duty Free Stores you can buy tax free spirits,
perfumes, tobacco and other goods. And yes, chocolates are
widely available too. The many restaurants and bars serving
Italian, Asian and Swiss specialities make the Airside Center
complete. So if you arrive at the airport early - dont worry.
You can use the time to hunt around for that last gift or
souvenir - or have a fine meal before you take off!QZurich
Airport, www.zurich-airport.com. Open 06:00 - 22:00.
OXBLOOD SHOES A store for shoe aficionados, mainly

top-quality business shoes on offer, most of them
made of Shell Cordovan leather, for a special rich and
glossy look.QD2, Europaallee 19, tel. (+41) 44 240
51 51, www.oxbloodshoes.com. Open 09:00 - 19:00,
Mon 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.
TRANSA This is the place for quality outdoor clothing
and equipment - anything from rucksacks to hiking,
biking and climbing hardware, advice by experts
included. Features a 7-metre high climbing wall to
really test your equipment.QD2, Lagerstrasse 4,
tel. (+41) 848 084 81, www.transa.ch. Open 09:00 20:00, Sat 09:00 -18.00, Sun closed.
VEG AND THE CITY Everything you need to grow
vegetables on your balcony or terrace or in your
flat: urban planters (bags) and plant trugs, locally
produced seeds and seedlings. The staff can advise you.
QD2, Lagerstrasse 36-38, tel. (+41) 44 508 54 21,
www.vegandthecity.ch. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Mon
11:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.
DOODAH Friendly urban sports shop specializing in
surf and skater equipment, winter sports and streetwear
fashion. Mini ramp for skaters, free to use (09:00 -12:00,
18:30 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00).QD-2, Europaallee
3, tel. (+41) 44 504 10 30, www.doodah.ch.
Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.
OPIA This shop is dedicated to Asian and Swiss
designers, with street wear and shoes for urbanites. Not
just fashion, but accessories too.QD-2, Europaallee
72, tel. (+41) 43 243 32 82, www.opiashop.com.
Open 09:00 - 19:00, Mon 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 18:00, Sun closed.
The Airside center at Zurich Airport is a huge shopping area.
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OUTDOOR CLOTHING
& SPORTS
BCHTOLD SPORT
This traditional sports shop (in business since 1912) is located
directly on Bellevue and features all sportswear and gear
from ice skating to racket sports to running and trekking.
Experts are on hand to offer you advice in each section.
QF4, Rmistrasse 3, 8Bellevue, tel. (+41) 43 244 84
14, www.baechtoldsport.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:30, Thu & Fri
09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00, Sun closed.
Time to take up sport again
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OCH SPORT
At Och Sport youll find just about everything for any kind
of sports on three storeys: tennis, badminton, trekking,
running, skiing, swimming and much more - they have it
all. On top of this huge choice, there is also fashion and
outerwear - but sports definitely comes first here.QE3,
Bahnhofstrasse 56, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 215 21 21,
www.ochsport.ch. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Thu 09:00 - 20:00,
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BALLY
Bally is the traditional Swiss shoe brand of world renown.
Find elegant leather shoes and more casual sneakers for
both sexes and pumps and mocassins for fashionable
women. Besides shoes there are jackets, trousers, coats,
accessories and more on stock.QE3, Bahnhofstrasse 20,
8Rennweg, www.bally.com. Open 09:30 - 19:00, Sat
10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
LUTOMIRSKY SCHUHE
Finally a shoe shop with chandeliers! No, really, this place is
very elegant and they sell classical, solid shoes which arent
too fancy, be it loafers and laced shoes for men or pumps,
boots and ballerinas for women. The staff know their stuff
and can advise you well. They also have extra sizes for both
sexes.QE2, Lwenstrasse 54, 8Lwenplatz, tel. (+41)
44 221 35 04, www.lutomirsky-schuhe.ch.
MCM BOUTIQUE
MCM stands for luxury bags, backpacks, wallets and
accessories designed with a certain twist: lots of rivets,
colourful subjects and high quality materials - the latest chic,
one might say.QE4, Mnsterhof 13, 8Paradeplatz, tel.
(+41) 44 368 16 06, www.mcmworldwide.com. Open
09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 17:00, Sun closed.
STEFI TALMAN
Swiss designer Stefi Thalman built her reputation in the
1980ies with a half boot called Zip featuring a zipper
crossing the instep at an angle. Her collections of shoes
and bags for women are still remarkable and are on offer in
her own boutique in the upper part of the old town.QF4,
Oberdorfstrasse 13, 8Bellevue, tel. (+ 41) 44 252 81 10,
www.stefitalman.ch. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Mon 12:00 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
SWISS DESIGN
FREITAG
The Freitag brothers produce all kinds of bags made out of
old truck tarpaulins and used seat belts from cars. Theyve
been at it since 1993 and with great success. The flagship
store is made of 17 old freight containers stacked up to
make a tower, so you can choose from hundreds of bags
on four floors.QL7, Geroldstrasse 17, 8Schiffbau, tel.
(+41) 43 366 95 20, www.freitag.ch. Open 10:30 - 19:00,
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CHOCOLATES & SWEETS
Lderach Chocolatier
LDERACH CHOCOLATIER SUISSE

The traditional Swiss chocolatier Lderach sells freshly
produced chocolate, filled chocolates and pralines. You
even get an insight into the craft of confectionery here,
as some of the chocolate is actually produced on site
- creating irresistible aromas!QE2, Bahnhofstrasse
106, 8Bahnhofstrasse/HB, tel. (+ 41) 44 211 53 72,
www.laederach.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 18:00. Closed Sun.
LADURE
The French confectioner Ladure has been selling its
famous macarons in Zurich since 2009, challenging
the incumbent specialist. These sweet delicacies are
made of almond flour and filled with buttercream and
come in all kinds of colours and flavours. They are sold
by the piece and packed by the staff as if they were
precious jewels - which, after all, they are to some.
QE3, Kuttelgasse 17, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 211
88 84, www.laduree.ch. Open 09:00 -19:00, Sat 09:00
- 18:00, Sun closed.
VOLLENWEIDER CHOCOLATIER CONFISEUR
This confectioners home town is Winterthur, but his
first Zurich shop is an enrichment for the lovers of
sweets in town. Macaroons, truffes, small chocolate
candies - they have it all. And much more.QG5,
Theaterstrasse 1, 8Opernhaus, tel. (+41) 43 288 04
04, www.vollenweiderchocolatier.ch. Open 08:00 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 17:00. Sun closed.
IDA GUT
Ida Gut designs elegant fashion for women suitable for
everyday use, produced in Switzerland. Her stylish shop and
studio is located in a backyard close to Helvetiaplatz - well
worth a visit if you like design with an eye for functionality.
QC2, Ankerstrasse 112, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. (+41) 44
291 33 60, www.idagut.ch. Open 11:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00
- 16:00. Closed Sun.
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TEDDYS SOUVENIR-SHOP
At Teddys they have a wide
range of souvenirs and gifts.
Whether its clocks, cowbells,
hats, music boxes, soft toys,
pocket knives or clothes
youre after: youll find it all
at their shop on Limmatquai,
just next to the church Grossmnster. And its not just
souvenirs of Zurich, like beer glasses with the citys coat
of arms, but from all over Switzerland. For example
the snnechutte, a traditional shirt worn by alpine
herdsmen since days of yore. And yes, this souvenir
shop is open even on Sundays.QF4, Limmatquai
34, 8Helmhaus, tel. (+41) 44 261 22 89,
www.teddyssouvenirshop.ch. Open 08:30 - 20:00,
Sat 08:30 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00 (Nov - April Sun
11:00 - 17:00).
SWISS FOOD
GLOBUS DELICATESSA
In the basement of the Globus department store youll
find almost any kind of food imaginable, be it organic
Swiss cheese, meat specialities from across the country
or perfectly ripe exotic fruit from around the world. Its
not only Swiss produce, but we are almost certain you
will find every Swiss delicacy you might be looking for.
Not a cheap shop, but with an impressive diversity.QE3,
Schweizergasse 11, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. (+41) 58 578
11 11, www.globus.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sun closed.
The meat counter at Globus Delicatessa - wow!
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SOUVENIRS
DOLMETSCH
They offer classic Swiss souvenirs and gifts such as the
Swiss army knives from Victorinox, many watch brands
as well as a large choice of Swiss textiles like T-Shirts and
outdoor fashion. Free engraving service on Victorinox
knives for customers directly in the shop. Sister shop Swiss
Shop 1291 at ShopVille underground at the main railway
station.QF2, Limmatquai 126, 8Central, tel. (+41) 44
251 55 44, www.dolmetsch.ch. Open 09:00 - 21:00, Fri &
Sat 09:00 - 22:00, Sun 11:00 - 19:00.
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EDELWEISS SHOP
At the Edelweiss shop, they have a huge choice of
souvenirs and gifts (with lots of Swiss crosses of course!)
including clothing, toys, bags, watches army knives and
much more. The shop is situated at the exit of the big hall
of the main railway station towards Bahnhofstrasse. They
feature brands like Swiss Military and Alpine Club.QE2,
Bahnhofplatz, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. (+41) 43 497 23
80, www.edelweiss-shops.ch. Open daily 08:00 - 21:30.
MENG CUTLERY
Meng Cutlery just off Bahnhofstrasse offers classic Swiss
souvenirs such as army knives by the famous brands
Victorinox and Wenger. Also in stock: other knives, scissors,
watches and more ideas for gifts to take home. Sister shop
at Poststrasse 4 (E-4).QE3, Rennweg 31, 8Rennweg,
tel. (+41) 44 211 18 48, www.mengcutlery.ch. Open
09:00 - 18:30, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Souvenirs, souvenirs, and more souvenirs at Dolmetsch.
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MESSER-SCHARF
Pocket knives are part of Swiss cultural heritage, and
messer-scharf takes great pride in this heritage. Youll find an
extensive range of knives and other products by Victorinox
and Wenger, such as kitchen implements, watches or
rucksacks.QF4, Oberdorfstrasse 25, 8Helmhaus, tel.
(+41) 44 251 01 20, www.messer-scharf.ch. Open 09:30
- 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
Swiss Shop 1291

Entrance Bahnhofstrasse
8001 Zrich, Shop Ville
tel. +41 44 211 61 32
www.swiss-shop-1291.ch
SCHWEIZER HEIMATWERK
Swiss handcrafted souvenirs of high quality: fashion
accessories, toys, bells, books and fondue sets all with
lots of Swiss crosses, red and white colours, cows
and edelweiss. Sister shop at Bahnhofstrasse 2.QE3,
Uraniastrasse 1, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brcke, tel. (+41) 44
222 19 55, www.heimatwerk.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00,
Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
VICTORINOX FLAGSHIP STORE
This is the Zurich flagship store by Victorinox, the Swiss
family business of world renown. They may be best known
for their Swiss army knives, but they also produce other
high-quality items like cutlery, watches, travel gear and
fashion - which is all in stock at this store of course. At the
Knife Assembly Station you can even make your own unique
Swiss army knife by choosing size, functions and colours. A
special souvenir or gift!QE3, Rennweg 58, 8Rennweg,
tel. (+41) 44 229 60 70, www.victorinox.com. Open 10:00
- 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 18:30, Sun closed.
ZRICHFOTO.CH
Photographer Rolf Mllestein sells souvenirs of Zurich
beyond army knives and cow bells: authentic black and
white pictures of the city of Zurich, the old town, the lake.
QF4, Kirchgasse 32, 8Kunsthaus, tel. (+41) 44 251 21
45, www.zuerichfoto.ch. Open 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 16:00, closed Sun & Mon.
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Watches & Jewellery

Switzerland is the country of watches - yet another
clich? Actually, it couldnt be more true. More than 95%
of all watches with a value of over 1000Sfr are made
in Switzerland! The Swiss watch industry started off in
Geneva around 1600, founded by Huguenots who had
fled France. Zurich however is a prime shopping spot for
watches today. Whether on busy Bahnhofstrasse or in a
quieter corner, you will find a huge selection of brands
and models here. The next couple of pages will guide
you!
AIRBIJOUX
Fine selection of watches at the lake end of Bahnhofstrasse:
e.g. Baume & Mercier, Charriol and Eterna.QE4,
Bahnhofstrasse 1, 8Brsenstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 212 21
71, www.airbijoux.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 17:00, Sun closed.
BEYER WATCHES & JEWELLERY
For more than 250 years Beyer has been selling and
repairing watches. The family business is now managed
by the eighth generation. Beyer specializes in selling
some of the worlds most sought-after brands, such as
Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breguet, Hublot, IWC, Chopard
and Cartier, as well as its own Beyer brand. Guests are
treated to first-class service, a glass of champagne and
delicious Sprngli chocolates. The goldsmiths at Beyers
fine jewellery workshop create exquisite customised
pieces, for some royals too. The neighbouring Patek
Bucherer, with the prodigious gold nugget at the entrance.
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Philippe boutique is also managed by Beyer and

offers a wide range of exclusive timepieces.QE4,
Bahnhofstrasse 31, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 43 344
63 63, www.beyer-ch.com. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat
09:30 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
BUCHERER
Jewellery and Swiss watch boutique established in 1888.
Top brands like Rolex, IWC, Longines and Rado as well as
their own brand Carl F. Bucherer.QE3, Bahnhofstrasse 50,
8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 211 26 35, www.bucherer.com.
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CHOPARD BOUTIQUE
Chopard is one of the most exclusive manufacturers of
Swiss luxury watches. In their small boutique you can
purchase their classic L.U.C. watches and their jewellery.
QE-4, Bahnhofstrasse 40, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 215
30 30, www.chopard.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00
CHRIST WATCHES & JEWELRY
With more than 70 shops, CHRIST is the biggest jeweler
in Switzerland. Find top watch brands like Rado, Tag
Heuer, Certina, Frederique Constant and their very own
CHRIST Swiss Made as well as many fashion jewels. There
are sister shops at the department stores St. Annahof
(Bahnhofstrasse 57, E-3) and Jelmoli (Seidengasse 1, E-3).
QE3, Bahnhofstrasse 78, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. (+41)
44 212 14 47, www.christ-swiss.ch. Open 09:00 - 19:00,
DEGUSSA GOLDHANDEL (GOLD & SILVER)
At Degussa, you can invest in gold and silver and other
basic materials. They have their trademark bars and ingots
on stock for you - choose them in their Zurich showroom.
Their gold bars for example come in sizes from 1 to 1000
grams, the ones up to a size of 100 grams are minted, the
heavier ones come in the classic cast form. Other than gold
and silver they sell rhodium, platinum and palladium bars
and many investment coins from around the world.QD5,
Bleicherweg 41, 8Tunnelstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 403 41
10, www.degussa-goldhandel.ch. Open 09:00 - 17:00,
Sat & Sun closed.
GBELIN
Since 1854 Gbelin have been selling jewellery, watches
and precious stones. You will find their own jewellery lines
New York, Madagascar, Paris and Atlantis as well as many
renowned watch brands such as IWC Schaffhausen and
Jaeger Le Coultre.QE4, Bahnhofstrasse 36, 8Paradeplatz,
tel. (+41) 44 387 52 20, www.guebelin.ch. Open 09:00 18:30, Sat 09:00 - 17:00, closed Sun.
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN BOUTIQUE
Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has
its very own Zurich boutique. Find their iconic automatic
watches, be it the pilots series or the divers watch family
Maybe one of these? A small selection of Christ jewellery.
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and exclusive models only available in their flagship

stores. All presented in a hyper designed shop which
includes a relaxing lounge area.QE3, Bahnhofstrasse
61, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 211 00 55, www.iwc.com.
KURZ JEWELLERY AND WATCHES
Kurz have a large selection of jewellery e.g. by H. Stern and
Chopard and from their own workshops, as well as a broad
range of mainly Swiss watch brands like Omega, Zenith,
Maurice Lacroix, Tissot, Rado and many more (sister shop
at Globus, Schweizergasse 11, outlet store on Uraniastrasse
26).QE3, Bahnhofstrasse 80, 8Bahnhofstrasse/HB, tel.
(+41) 44 219 77 77, www.kurzschmuckuhren.ch. Open
09:15 - 18:30, Sat 09:15 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
LES AMBASSADEURS
Find a large selection of Swiss watches and jewellery in
the newly renovated Les Ambassadeurs store. They have
long established partnerships with leading brands such
as Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, JaegerLeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Longines, Vacheron Constantin,
Omega as well as Pasquale Bruni and Pomellato. Their
sales staff provide expert advice in many languages.QE3,
Bahnhofstrasse 64, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 227 17 17,
www.lesambassadeurs.ch. Open 09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:30
The famous KURZ carillon plays

daily at 11 am and 4 pm.
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MEISTER
Upmarket watches and in-house repair service. Brands
include Vacheron Constantin, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin,
Blancpain and TAG Heuer. Jewellery store and silverware.
QE4, Bahnhofstrasse 33, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 44
211 19 33, www.meister-zurich.ch. Open 09:30 - 18:30,
MONTBLANC ZURICH
Watches, writing instruments and leather goods is what
built Montblancs world renown. And though the company
was founded in Germany its part of the Swiss Richemont
group now and the watches are manufactured in
Switzerland. In their exquisite boutique on Bahnhofstrasse
you will find the personal service you can expect of a brand
like Montblanc.QE4, Bahnhofstrasse 25, 8Paradeplatz,
tel. (+41) 44 211 48 10, www.montblanc.ch. Open 09:30
- 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, closed Sun.
TAX FREE SHOPPING

As a foreign resident you are entitled
to a refund when making purchases
for more than 300Sfr (including VAT),
provided the goods leave the country
within 30 days. You will get back the
VAT, which in Switzerland is only 8%
- minus a handling fee. Its as easy
as this: watch out for the Global Blue - Tax Free sign.
When paying, ask for a tax refund form. When leaving
Switzerland, present your purchases, receipts and
passport to Swiss customs officials. They will stamp
your tax refund form. To claim an immediate refund,
present your stamped tax refund form at a Global
Blue refund point (e.g. at Zurich Airport or all around
Europe). For more infos see www.global-blue.com.
TISSOT BOUTIQUE
The traditional Swiss watchmaker Tissot has its very own boutique
on Zurichs Bahnhofstrasse. Find all their latest watches for men
and women in their modern salesrooms.QE3, Bahnhofstrasse
94, 8Bahnhofstrasse / HB, tel. (+41) 44 221 28 66,
www.tissot.ch. Open 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun closed.
Watchmakers at work at Les Ambassadeurs.
PD
PARTIME
This Swiss designer watch simultaneously shows the
time of day and how much of the day is left. The blue
area within a circle represents the amount of time still
remaining in the day, while a white area gradually eats
into the blue. Find it at at Teddys Souvenir Shop and the
retailers indicated on page 50 -, order it in the webshop,
or ask for an express delivery to your hotel.QF4, Teddys
Souvenir Shop, Limmatquai 34, tel. (+41) 43 422 00 11,
www.partimewatch.com.
TRLER
Come here to see the famous Trler clock - next to the entrance
of the shop it doesnt simply indicate seconds and minutes
but the whole movement of the cosmos, the planets and the
horizon as well. Of course, they sell watches and jewellery too:
Tissot, Rado and Longines or the even more luxurious brands
like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Breguet.QE4, Bahnhofstrasse 28,
8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 44 221 06 08, www.tuerler.ch.
Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
VAINARD
Vainard creates classic diamond jewellery as well as a more daring
designers collection - inspired by Art deco and modernity with
strong black and white contrasts, be it rings, earrings, bracelets
or bangles. This jewellery almost eludes description - perhaps its
best if you go and have a peek yourself.QE4, Schlsselgasse 4,
8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 44 210 04 44, www.vainard.com.
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A. Lange & Shne

Audemars Piguet
Balmain
Baume & Mercier
Bell & Ross
Beyer
Blancpain
Breguet
Breitling
Bulgari
Cartier
Certina
Charriol
Chopard
Corum
De Grisogono
Ebel
Eterna
Franck Muller
Girard Perregaux
Hublot
IWC Schaffhausen
Jaquet Droz
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jowissa
Longines
Louis Erard
Maurice Lacroix
Mido
Mondaine
Movado
Omega
Oris
Parmigiani Fleurier
Patek Philippe
Piaget
Quinting
Rado
Raymond Weil
Rolex
Swatch
Swiss Military
TAG Heuer
Tiffany
Tissot
Ulysse Nardin
Urwerk
Victorinox Swiss Army
Vulcain
Wenger
Zenith
Zurich Partime
Les Ambassadeurs, Bahnhofstrasse 64
11
La Serlas, Bahnhofstrasse 25
10
Kurz, Bahnhofstrasse 80
IWC Schaffhausen, Bahnhofstrasse 61
Christ at Jelmoli, Seidengasse 1
Gbelin, Bahnhofstrasse 36
Christ, Bahnhofstrasse 78
Galli, Theaterstrasse 16
Chopard Boutique, Bahnhofstrasse 40
Feist Daniel, Seefeldstrassse 45
Cartier Joailliers, Pelikanstrasse 6
Dolmetsch, Limmatquai 126
Bulgari, Bahnhofstrasse 25
Christian Goldschmiede, Limmatplatz 1
Breguet, Bahnhofstrasse 31
Bucherer, Bahnhofstrasse 50
Bourquin, Langstrasse 234
Airbijoux, Bahnhofstrasse 1
Beyer, Bahnhofstrasse 31
Affolter Max, Limmatquai 82
Watches
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Meister Uhren, Bahnhofstrasse 33

Meng Cutlery, Poststrasse 4
Meng Cutlery, Rennweg 31
messer-scharf, Oberdorfstrasse 25
Omega Boutique, Bahnhofstrasse 48
Oscar Stahel, Gerbergasse 5
Patek Philippe Boutique, Bahnhofstr. 31
Rolex Boutique, Bahnhofstrasse 17
Swatch Store, Bahnhofstrasse 52
Tiffany & Co, Bahnhofstrasse 14
Tissot Boutique, Bahnhofstrasse 94
Trler A., Paradeplatz
Visconti, Mnstergasse 23
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Zurich Nord
The part of the city behind the two hills Kferberg and
Zrichberg is commonly referred to as Zrich Nord. The
districts 7, 11 and 12 used to be independent villages and
merged with the city in 1934. Close to the airport they are now
home to many international companies, the trade fair, some
hotels and more and more restaurants and bars. You definitely
dont have to go to the city centre to have a good night out.
RESTAURANTS
CHEYENNE
The Cheyenne is the place for American food in Zurich Nord:
big burgers, spare ribs and Mexican-style burritos are its
specialities. Sit at large tables and watch all the important
football and ice hockey games on the screens. The signed
NHL T-shirt of the famous Swiss player Mark Streit on the
wall is Cheyennes pride. A venue for lads and expats.QO2,
Querstrasse 3, 8Sternen Oerlikon, tel. (+41) 44 313
90 90, www.cheyenne-oerlikon.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00.
Kitchen open until 22:00, Tue - Sat until 23:00. Brunch on
Sat & Sun 09:00 - 16:00. (23 - 38Sfr). AB
LE MUH (SWISSTEL)
The setting here is modern and really enjoyable,
somewhere between business and casual - but definitely
a far cry from the cowshed atmosphere the name might
imply. The cuisine matches the interior: a modern take on
Swiss and international dishes. The menu changes daily
and most ingredients are sourced locally. Neither the prime
burger nor the tartar gave us any reason whatsoever to
complain.QO2, Schulstrasse 44, 8Bahnhof Oerlikon,
tel. (+41) 44 317 33 91, www.lemuh.ch. Open 06:30 23:30, breakfast: 06:30 - 14:30. (28 - 52Sfr). AB
ZIEGELHTTE
At the forests edge in Schwamendingen lies the
Ziegelhtte, a real country inn within the city limits. On the
menu youll find - surprise surprise - good, rustic dishes
like lplermagronen (maccaroni and potatoes with cream
and ham), schnitzel and risotto. You can feel that they like
what they do here. Take tram N7 (direction Stettbach) to
Schwamendingerplatz, from there its an easy 8-minute
walk. Apart from the restaurant there is a huge beer garden.
QHttenkopfstrasse 70, 8Schwamendingerplatz, tel.
(+41) 44 322 40 03, www.wirtschaft-ziegelhuette.ch.
Open 09:30 - 22:30, Fri & Sat 09:30 - 23:30, Sun 09:30 21:00, Mon closed. Kitchen closes 21:00, Fri & Sat 21:30,
Sun 19:30. Occasionally concerts in the hall. AB
NIGHTLIFE
Almost as if the workers had just left: the industrial-age Giesserei.

PD
GIESSEREI OERLIKON
The Giesserei has made itself a name as a fine dining
restaurant, though the place still has a feel like the last workers
just left this ancient foundry a couple of weeks ago. The menu
is simple: every day there are a few different starters, main
courses and desserts - an international mix according to the
season and the desires of the kitchen crew. Recommended.
QN2, Birchstrasse 108, 8Regensbergerbrcke, tel.
(+41) 43 205 10 10, www.diegiesserei.ch. Open 11:30 14:00, 17:30 - 24:00, Sat 17:30 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:30
(brunch, Sept - May). 3 courses approx. 40 - 80Sfr. AB
KAI
Close to the Oerlikon train station, the Kai is a classic sushi bar
with a modern and stylish decor complete with conveyor belt:
sit at the counter and grab one of the maki, nigiri or uramaki
running by. There are tables as well and a lot more than just
sushi... Sunday night there is all you can eat sushi for 69Sfr - book
seats in advance.QN1, Ellen-Widmann-Weg 2, 8Bahnhof
Oerlikon, tel. (+41) 43 538 42 47, www.kaibar.ch.
Open 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 23:00, Sat & Sun 17:30 - 23:00.
Kitchen open until 22:00. (22 - 34Sfr). AB
COOPERS PUB
Located just next to Oerlikon train station (and in
walking distance of the Swisstel and the Courtyard
Marriott), the Coopers with its whiskey barrels and dark
wooden floor and panels, brings an Irish pub feel to this
part of town. They of course have Murphys Red and
Guinness on tap, all the sports on TV and serve really
affordable burgers (13 - 21Sfr). There are also some steak
variations, pies and salads on the menu. Occasionally
concerts. Cheers!QO2, Schaffhauserstrasse 359,
8Sternen Oerlikon, tel. (+41) 76 261 00 30,
www.coopers-pub.ch. Open 15:00 - 24:00, Fri 15:00 02:00, Sat 13:45 - 02:00, Sun 13:45 - 22:00. K
GLEIS 9
Located in an old brick building, Track 9 is a bar and
bistro close to the Oerlikon train station. We particularly
like the separate bar room, but the Swiss lunch deals
like bratwurst (veal sausage) with potato salad, pasta,
grilled Italian sandwiches and curries are not bad
either. The evening menu offers tartar and cordon bleu.
And track 9 is one of the few places in town where
you can still smoke indoors, in their smokers lounge.
For a more sophisticated dining experience move
over to their restaurant Perron 9.QN2, Affolternstr.
52, 8Bahnhof Oerlikon, tel. (+41) 43 288 94 44,
www.gleis9.ch. Open 10:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun closed.
(24 - 30Sfr). ABKX
Zurich for kids

Are we there yet?! Children have their own idea of how
to have a good time and stylish bars or Gothic cathedrals
may not exactly do the trick. But no fear, theres plenty
to do with children in Zurich. Find more suggestions on
www.zurich.inyourpocket.com.
MUSEUMS & ZOOS

MHLERAMA
Anything you ever wanted to know about your daily bread.
This former-mill-become-museum has a whole lot to say
about growing wheat, milling flour and baking bread.
The industrial mill is still functional and is put into action
almost every day by a miller on site. With lots of hands-on
exhibits, this is a good place to go with children (age 5+).
Every Friday you can buy a range of bread that is baked
on site. Take tram N2 or 4 in direction Tiefenbrunnen.
QSeefeldstrasse 231, 8Tiefenbrunnen, tel. (+41) 44
422 76 60, www.muehlerama.ch. Open 14:00 - 17:00, Fri
& Sun 10:00 - 17:00, closed Mon. 9/5Sfr.
SHOPS
If youre looking for childrens clothes, toys or just
nappies and baby food, a large department store will
provide you with all the basics. For a range that makes
childrens eyes shine and items made with that little
extra bit of care, check out the shops below.
ALKENA
The small shop near Bellevue has a good selection
of high-quality, cheerful childrens clothes made of
organic textiles. The brand Alkena specialises in organic
silk which is produced in its own silk farm in China.
They also sell womens clothes, so mum might find
something she likes too.QF5, Stadelhoferstrasse 33,
8Bellevue, tel. (+41) 44 261 66 00, www.alkena.com.
Open 10:00 - 18:30, Mon 12:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 16:00. Closed Sun.
FRANZ CARL WEBER
This is the toy shop in the city centre. On four almost
never-ending floors there is virtually anything you
might be looking for, from first toys for newborns
to tech toys for grown ups and books as well. There
is a small pizzeria on the ground floor too.QE3,
Bahnhofstrasse 62, 8Rennweg, tel. (+41) 44 225 78
78, www.fcw.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:30, Thu & Fri 09:00
- 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
Welcome To THE MoST

FAMoUS PARADISE oF ToYS
FoR CHILDREN, SINCE 1881.
A miller checking the grain at Mhlerama.
PD
SIHLWALD WILDNISPARK
Sihlwald is a protected forest which is much left to its
own devices - so animals and little adventurers feel very
much at home here. Some animals, like the buzzards,
are here of their own accord, while others - bears, deer,
European bisons, otters, beavers, wildboar and more - live
in enclosures. All of them are indigenous to Switzerland
and can be watched here almost as if in freedom. The
forest and the enclosures are accessible all the time.QAlte
Sihltalstrasse 38, Sihlwald, tel. (+41) 44 722 55 22,
www.wildnispark.ch. Get there by train from Zurichs
main train station with the S4 (SZU) to Wildpark-Hfli
(enclosures) or Sihlwald (visitors centre), in approx. 30
min plus a walk. Restaurant and visitors centre in the
park.
Bahnhofstrasse
Zrich,versssen.
www.fcw.ch
Spielsachen, 62,
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ZURICH ZOO
Zurich Zoo is located on Zrichberg high above the city.
The pride of this zoological garden which was opened
in 1929 is the Masoala Rainforest hall, simulating the
ecosystem in the Masoala National park in Madagascar on
some 10,000sqm. Animals like lemurs or giant tortoises can
move freely around in the hall as you watch and walk by on
a path through the forest. Keep your eyes peeled, probably
a chameleon is sitting on a branch right next to you. But
the rainforest is not the only thing worth seeing. Since 1992
Zurich Zoo has gradually been changing the traditionalstyle enclosures into whole ecosystems which better meet
the animals needs, the latest being the new 11,000sqm
elephant park.QJ1, Zrichbergstrasse 221, 8Zoo, tel.
(+41) 848 96 69 83, www.zoo.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:00.
Masoala hall opens at 10:00. Admission 26/19 (16 - 25
years)/13Sfr.
Looks like fun at Kindercity.
PD
PARKS & SPORTS

Little guests need room to jump and run. Not to mention
swim, skate or canoe. The most central playground is next
to Lindenhof (p.34, E-3) and there is a large one next to the
Chinese garden (G-7). The Gemeinschaftszentren (or GZ),
community centres of the city also have good playgrounds.
RESTAURANTS
PIZZA PASTA CIAO!
This restaurant has a playroom for kids with a baby
sitter. So you can enjoy their classic Italian food all the
way to the espresso and be sure your kids are having
fun too. The menu features everything that comes to
mind when you think Italy: from home-made pasta to
pizza to meat like filetto di manzo (beef filet). Needless
to say the place is popular with families - and not just
Italian ones.QI5, Asylstrasse 125, 8Klusplatz, tel.
(+41) 43 499 07 12, www.pizzapastaciao.ch. Open
10:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 18:00 - 24:00.
KINDERCITY
Kindercity is a science city for children aged 1 to 12, much
more hands-on than a museum - and when did you last
do bungee-jumping in a museum? Different so-called
knowledge lanes are dedicated to topics like the human
body, renewable energy or modern communication, using
sight, sound, smell and action to let children discover,
accompanied by an adult. There is a caf, open-air play
areas, magic trains and a car driving school on the roof
for under-aged drivers - and much more. From Zurich,
take trains S9 or S14 (direction Hinwil/Uster), change at
Schwerzenbach to bus N725, get off at Volkiland, Chliriet
(duration: 22 minutes).QChlirietstrasse 12, Volketswil,
tel. (+41) 43 204 30 60, www.kindercity.ch. Open daily
10:00 - 18:00. Daypass (cinema and knowledge lanes)
27.50Sfr., activities can also be booked separately e.g.
knowledge lane 15.50Sfr (19.50 adults).
SWIMMING BATHS OERLIKON (HALLENBAD)
Zurichs biggest indoor swimming baths and the best
with children. Theres a 25-metre pool for non-swimmers,
a childrens pool with water toys, a 50-metre pool for
good swimmers and a diving pool. Get there on tram
N11 (plus a good 5 minutes walk) or buses N63 or N94.
QWallisellenstrasse 100, 8Messe/Hallenstadion, tel.
(+41) 44 315 67 77, www.sportamt.ch/schwimmen.
Open 06:00 - 22:00, Mon, Tue, Thu 06:00 - 20:00.
Admission: 8/6/4Sfr, under 6 years free.
Playfully discover science
T he most e xc it ing Sw iss Family- Center

Play with science (from babies to adults)
The factory (Chocolate, Labor, cooking, cars, creative)
Outdoor area with driving school
Themed restaurant and Edustore
From Zrich Mainstation S-Bahn S9 or S14 (15 minutes) Open 363 days a year
Chlirietstrasse 12 | 8604 Volketswil ZH | www.kindercity.ch
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Day trips
If you have some more time on your hands you
might want to explore a bit further afield and leave
Zurich for a day. With the warm weather here, its time to
discover Switzerlands stunning landscapes. Many scenic
destinations also offer cultural sites. Weve put together
a selection of our favourites. And there are plenty of
other options to consider such as museums, monasteries
and thermal baths. For more recommendations check
www.zurich.inyourpocket.com.
garden with a winged dog more than 100 metres long and
Webers fairytale castle like home - definitely a memorable
experience. Get to Dietikon with the S3 or S9 train (duration
14 min). From there follow the sculpture path, there are
signs or just follow the sculptures (30 minutes). You can also
take Bus 306 to terminus (Stadthalle), from there follow the
sculptures for some minutes.QZur Weinrebe 3, Dietikon,
tel. (+41) 44 740 02 71, www.bruno-weber.com.
Open only Wed, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 18:00. Admission
18/10/6Sfr, families 44Sfr.
ANIMAL PARKS
KNIES KINDERZOO
Situated on the other end of Lake Zurich, this zoo which
belongs to the Swiss national circus Knie is all laid out for
kids. There are around 400 animals of 44 species, and kids
and interested parents can touch and stroke many of them.
Its possible to ride ponies, camels and even elephants.
Apart from that there is a sea lion show and a big adventure
playground. Combine the trip with a cruise on the lake and
get there by ship!QOberseestrasse, Rapperswil, tel. (+41)
55 220 67 60, www.knieskinderzoo.ch. Take the trains S5
or S15 with destination Rapperswil (40 minutes). Open
09:00 - 18:00. Admission 19/6Sfr.
CULTURE & HERITAGE

BRUNO WEBER PARK (SCULPTURE PARK)
Architect and artist Bruno Webers (1931 - 2011) passion
were huge concrete sculptures: from 1962 onwards he
worked constantly on his sculpture garden around his
home in Dietikon, just outside Zurich. The park features
countless of his contemplative sculptures - mythical
creatures, animal-like beings, mostly colourful and some
of them even inhabitable. The highlights are a water
MOUNTAIN TOURS
BEST OF SWITZERLAND TOURS
Day trips organised by tour
operators are an easy way to
explore Switzerland and its
gorgeous mountains. Forget
the hassle with timetables,
itineraries and the like. Just
snuggle into your bus seat and let them guide
you through the day. Best of Switzerland tours for
example offers daily trips from Zurich to Pilatus, Rigi,
Titlis and Jungfraujoch. For instance you can take the
rotating gondola up to Titlis (more than 3000 metres
asl), where an encounter with ice, snow and a glacier
await you, including sledging on snow tubes if you
like. They also have a city tour to Luzern. Just check
their website for available tours and book up to a day
before - online or by phone. The tour busses leave
from the Zurich Bus terminal Sihlquai, just next to the
Hauptbahnhof (main train station), close to track 18.
Qwww.switzerland-tours.ch, tel. (+41) 44 710 50 50.
The fine Baroque architecture at Einsiedeln abbey is a highlight. PD
EINSIEDELN ABBEY
Einsiedeln (meaning hermits) Abbey is one of the finest
examples of Baroque architecture in Switzerland. The
Benedictine abbey complex was built from scratch in the early
18th century, replacing older buildings going back to the 10th
century. The church with its opulent, gold and marble interior
and the shrine of the black madonna is open for visitors daily
from 06:00 - 20:30 (21:00 in summer), but be considerate
during services. The small town of the same name is set among
wooded hills, just at the edge of the Alps. There are four to five
trains an hour from Zurich (change at Wdenswil).QEinsiedeln,
tel. (+41) 55 418 61 11, www.kloster-einsiedeln.ch. Guided
tours start at 14:00 (105 minutes) every day except Sundays
and cost 15/7.50Sfr. Unfortunately the tours are in German
only. Meeting point is Einsiedeln Tourism, Hauptstrasse 85,
tel (+41) 55 418 44 88. No need to book.
MUSEUMS & ART

FONDATION BEYELER
The Fondation Beyeler near Basel is well worth a visit, not
just if youre a lover of classic modernism. This art museum
shows the collection of late art dealers Ernst Beyeler and
Hilda Kunz. Many of the 200 works by Claude Monet, Paul
Czanne, Vincent van Gogh, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol
and many others are permanently on show. They have
temporary exhibitions that usually draw a lot of attention
and quite a crowd. The museum was built in 1997 by Renzo
Piano and is embedded in the Berowerpark in Basels suburb
Riehen. To get there take a train to Basel, from there a tram
takes you to the stop Riehen, Fondation Beyeler (change
at Basel Gewerbeschule).QBaselstrasse 101, Riehen,
tel. (+41) 61 645 97 00, www.fondationbeyeler.ch.
Open daily 10:00 - 18:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Admission
25/12/6Sfr, families 50Sfr.
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THERMAL BATHS
& WATERPARKS
ALPAMARE
Alpamare is the biggest indoor waterpark in Europe,
just 45 minutes by train from Zurich. There are ten slides
with a length of more than 1,500 metres and different
levels of difficulty, a wave pool, a river-like pool and a
iodine brine bath with massage jets. Alpamare will
definitely brighten up a rainy day, not just for kids. Up
to five connections per hour take you from Zurich to
Pfffikon SZ (SZ means in canton Schwyz). From there,
take bus N195 to the Seedamm-Center (no service on
Sundays) or walk there in 15 minutes.QGwattstrasse
12, Pfffikon SZ, tel. (+41) 55 415 15 15,
www.alpamare.ch. Open 10:00 - 22:00, Fri & Sat
10:00 - 23:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. A four-hour stay is
40/33Sfr. On weekends a surcharge of 3/4Sfr applies.
Up to 15% cheaper if you book tickets online.
MOUNT PILATUS - HIGH ABOVE LUCERNE

The Pilatus rises majestically above the city of Lucerne.
From the summit, more than 2,100 metres above sea
level, you can see as many as 73 alpine peaks and all the
lakes of central Switzerland - or the sun shining above a
sea of fog. Get there either by cable car and an all new
aerial cableway from Kriens (runs all year) or on the worlds
steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad (operates
mid May until the end of October) - or do a roundtrip using
both. At the top there are five different panorama paths all
easily accessible (we recommend good shoes and a jacket
though) taking you to the peaks in 10 - 20 minutes. There
are also two hotels and restaurants up here. From Zurich,
take the train to Luzern (duration 50 minutes), then bus N1
with destination Kriens. Get off 20 minutes later at the stop
Linde/Pilatus. Or from Luzern take the train to Alpnachstad
(20 minutes) where the cogwheel train leaves.QPilatus
Bahnen AG, Schlossweg 1, Kriens, tel. (+41) 41 329 11
11, www.pilatus.ch. Adults 72/36Sfr (return journey,
either cablecar or cogwheel train).
THERMALBAD & SPA ZRICH

Zurichs only thermal bath is located in the buildings
that once were home to the brewery Hrlimann in
Zurich Enge using the spring water that was once sold
for drinking as Aqui. There are different pools, some
of them in the old stone cellars as well as an outdoor
area on the rooftop open all year, with a view over the
city and towards the Alps. Besides whirlpools, massage
jets and resting zones there is a Irish-Roman Spa area
with ten different stations like a peeling niche or herbal
steam for complete relaxation (extra fee applies).QC5,
Brandschenkestrasse 150, 8Waffenplatzstrasse, tel.
(+41) 44 205 96 50, www.thermalbad-zuerich.ch.
Open 09:00 - 22:00. Admission 34/16Sfr, children up
to 6 years free.
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS
JUNGFRAUJOCH - TOP OF EUROPE
The Jungfraujoch is as high as you can get by train, and certainly
one of Switzerlands best known mountain destinations. The
top station is 3471 metres asl! The stop is not actually on a
peak but rather on a pass in between the famous mountains
Jungfrau and Mnch, both towering over 4000 metres asl. Up
here, there is a path through the snow you can take and several
viewing platforms. From the Sphinx for example you have a
heart-stopping view over the Aletsch glacier. In the 1930s
mountaineers began to cut tunnels and halls into the eternal
ice - the so-called Eispalast was born, which now extends
over 1000sqm. You certainly should take a walk through it.
The ride up here is impressive too - and quite expensive. From
Zurich, take a train to Interlaken (change at Bern), then one to
Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald, from there another one to Kleine
Scheidegg, where you board the final cogwheel train that
takes you up to the top. Duration from Zurich 4:20.QKleine
Scheidegg, tel. (+41) 33 828 72 33, www.jungfrau.ch. Runs
all year, first ascent to Jungfraujoch 07:17, last one 15:47,
return ticket from Grindelwald 184.00Sfr.
Brave the wild water at the Rheinfall - on a cruise boat.
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RHEINFALL - EUROPES BIGGEST WATERFALL

A trip to the Rheinfall makes for a great day out. Europes
biggest waterfall is just a 50-minute train ride from Zurich.
Close to the city of Schaffhausen the water of the river
Rhine plunges down an impressive 23 metres on a width
of more than 150 metres. Two castles or schlsser watch
over the waterfall. By train its easiest to approach the falls
from Laufen. At Zurich main train station, take one of the
many trains going to Winterthur (Canton Zurichs second
largest town). In Winterthur take train S33 with destination
Schaffhausen and get off at the stop Schloss Laufen. After
a short walk you arrive at the visitors centre, an exhibition
about the history of the Rheinfall (5/3.50Sfr including
access to the viewing platform) and at the castle. A boat
takes you to the other side of the river (2/1Sfr) and from
there to the rock in the middle of the waterfall (every ten
minutes from 10:00 - 18:00 (11:00 - 17:00 in April and
October), 12/6Sfr). Stairs lead up the rock where you get a
fantastic view of the falls, spray included.QNeuhausen am
Rheinfall, www.rheinfall.ch.
Queer Zurich
Zurich is undoubtedly Switzerlands gay and lesbian
capital and is in general quite queer-friendly. What better
proof than the election of lesbian Corinne Mauch as mayor
in 2009? Zurichs vibrant queer scene was one of the driving
forces in creating todays club culture. Of course, some of the
queer venues are cool places to hang out even if youre hetero.
Zurichs queer calendar has several major events, all in
spring or summer. For over ten years a Christopher Street
Day has been held in June. Called Zurich Pride Festival
(June 10 & 11, 2016, www.zhpf.ch) today, this is a huge
event with parties, open-air bars and a colourful march
through the city. In spring the Pink Apple film festival
(April 27 - May 5, 2016, www.pinkapple.ch) shows gay and
lesbian films from all over the world and awards a prize to
a young director. But the queer scene is also very lively, big
events aside. Whether youre looking for a gay-friendly bar
to relax in, gay and lesbian clubbing or venues of a more
raunchy kind, youll find it in Zurich. Check out the websites
or ask in some of the bars too.
CAFS & BARS

BARFSSER
The Barfsser has a long history as a gay haven, going back
to the repressive 1950s. Nowadays you wouldnt necessarily
realise its a gay bar when walking in, as the crowd is very
mixed. The sofas in the lounge area make it easy to get
chatting to other guests, and if that gets your hunger up move
over to the sushi area for raw fish from (mainly) sustainable
sources. The long bar connects the two areas and of course
offers a range of drinks to fuel your evening. Occasionally DJs.
QF3, Spitalgasse 14, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 251 40 64,
www.barfuesser.ch. Open 11:00 - 23:30, Mon 11:00 22:30, Fri 11:30 - 02:00, Sat 13:00 - 02:00, Sun 15:30 - 22:30.
MNNERZONE
A gay sex shop with fetish articles during the week
(Tue to Fri 12:00 - 19:00 and Sat 12:00 - 17:00), the
Mnnerzone (mens zone) turns into a very popular gay
bar on Fridays and particularly Saturdays. Its men only
and tends to be 30 and up, though theres no official rule
on age. Its strictly a bar, no dancing, which maybe fits
the many bearded, beary guys youll find here.QC2,
Kernstrasse 57, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. (+41) 43 243 30 43,
www.maennerzone.ch. Open Fri & Sat 21:00 - 02:30.
PETRAS TIP TOP BAR
Chanson - or what is called schlager in German - is at the top
of the menu here. But theres enough Abba, Boney M and
what have you as well. Host Peter is well known - especially
for his drag performances. A cosy place for some nostalgic
merrymaking.QF3, Seilergraben 13, 8Neumarkt,
tel. (+41) 44 251 78 20, www.tip-top-bar.ch.
Open 18:30 - late, Sun & Mon closed.
PREDIGERHOF
The Predigerhof in the centre of the Niederdorf area is a sure
bet, open 365 days a year until two in the morning. Order
one of their sandwiches and a beer - or step it up a little and
choose one of their champagnes. Maybe Lotti, the famed

landlady, will join you. You can ask the Thai and Swiss staff
for tips for gay events - but maybe youll just want to stay
here, if theyre showing a game of soccer or the Eurovision
song contest. Ask for the free wireless internet access.QF3,
Mhlegasse 15, 8Rudolf-Brun Brcke, tel. (+41) 44 251
29 85, www.predigerhof.ch. Open 14:00 - 02:00.
CLUBS
HEAVEN
The Heaven is a cosy queer club featuring music from
charts and house to more underground tastes like deep
house.QF3, Spitalgasse 5, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brcke,
www.heavenclub.ch. Open usually Fri & Sat 23:00 - 06:00.
RAGE
Rage is a factory of a cruising club with all the works - darkrooms,
slings, tubs and, of course, bars. Sector C is fetish pure, with a
strict dresscode and changing themes. Only men are admitted.
Get there by train to Schlieren station or with bus 31 to the stop
Wagonsfabrik. Nightbuses on the weekend.QWagistrasse 13,
Schlieren, www.rage.ch. Thu 19:00 - 01:00, Fri 22:00 - 04:00,
Sat 22:00 - 05:00, Sun 17:00 - 01:00. 8-20Sfr. NX
The rainbow meets politics at the Pride Festival.
Zurich Pride Festival
RESOURCES
GAYMEBOYS.COM ONLINE MAGAZINE
This is a Zurich-centred gay online community with
English-language content. Theres a chat area, personals
and a listing of up-coming events and infos on gay
venues. You have to register for access, a standard
membership is free.Qwww.gaymeboys.com.
RAINBOWLINE
Rainbowline offers telephone counseling on queer
issues such as safe sex or homophobic violence on
(+41) 848 80 50 80 from 19:00 to 21:00 from Mon to
Thu (female counselors on Mon & Wed). Counseling is
in German, but many counselors speak some English
and definitely enough to be of help in case of violence
or another emergency. Rates are normal local rates.
Qtel. (+41) 848 80 50 80, www.rainbowline.ch.
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Hotels
Zurich is a business destination first and foremost and hotel rates reflect that. From Friday night to Monday
morning, prices often drop sharply. Why not take
advantage of this and spend a weekend in one of the
many four- and five-star hotels in the city? Despite this,
accommodation in Zurich remains rather pricey and real
budget accommodation is rare. But nevertheless there is
something for any taste and almost any budget.
In Switzerland hotels are officially categorized with
stars from one to five. The categorization is done by
hotelleriesuisse, the national hoteliers association. A hotel
can also receive the supplement superior, indicating
a higher level of service and quality. We list the hotels
according to their official classification in the following
categories: Cream of the Crop*****, Upmarket****, Midrange*** and Budget (0 to **). Outside this classification
we list pensions - usually small and with less services than
a hotel - and some of the hostels in town. Find more hotels
on www.zurich.inyourpocket.com.
RENAISSANCE ZURICH TOWER HOTEL

This hotel opened in 2011 in the fast developing district
Zurich West. The 300 rooms on the 15 floors of the
pentagonal tower all come with full-height windows
with a dazzling view over the ever-changing one-time
industrial district. The rooms have a more than respectable
size, stylish dark parquet flooring and either one king-size
bed or two doubles (1.40m each). Aluminium prints of the
industrial past of the district hanging on the walls make a
counterpoint to the classy dark magenta easy-chairs and the
standard lamps. There is a gym for your workout, a sauna,
a restaurant and a bar - and room service of course.QK6,
Turbinenstrasse 20, 8Technoparkstrasse, tel. (+41) 44
630 30 30, fax (+41) 44 630 33 33, rhi.zrhbr.welcome@
renaissancehotels.com, www.renaissancezurichtower
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PARK HYATT ZURICH
The luxury Park Hyatt built in 2004 in the middle of Zurichs
business district will impress you. The very spacious
standard rooms have full-height windows, free-standing
sea-shell bathtubs, a B&O sound and TV system and more.
As its just a short walk to Bahnhofstrasse or to the lake,
the Park Hyatt is just as good a choice for your business
trip as it is for exploring Zurich. Needless to say there is
a first-class restaurant (parkhuus) and an upmarket bar
(Onyx Bar) on the ground floor, as well as a spa with sauna
and steam bath. If a standard room doesnt quite match
your needs, there are executive and deluxe rooms and
suites with uncountable amenities.QD5, BeethovenStrasse 21, 8Stockerstrasse, tel. (+41) 43 883 12
34, fax (+41) 43 883 12 35, zurich.park@hyatt.com,
zurich.park.hyatt.ch. PJH
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6 Animal friendly
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25HOURS HOTEL ZRICH WEST
With the use of many lush colours local designer of
renown Alfredo Hberli has made the 25hours a very cool
and perhaps slightly crazy place - matching its location in
Zurichs fast developing district Zrich West. The city and
its more or less known sights can be found throughout the
hotel, just keep your eyes open! The rooms come in three
different categories which differ mainly in size. In the silver
category there is a window to peek from the bathroom
to the bedroom - just one of the more surprising, playful
touches here. On the top floor there is a sauna with an
impressive view over the district.QK6, Pfingstweidstrasse
102, 8Toni-Areal, tel. (+41) 44 577 25 25, fax (+41)
44 577 28 88, res.zuerichwest@25hours-hotels.com,
www.25hours-hotels.com. 126rooms. PHA6U
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT ZURICH NORTH
Opened in 2006 in the new district north of Oerlikon train
station and near the exhibition centre, the Courtyard by
Marriott is just five minutes by train from the airport and
seven from the city centre. Rooms have either a king-size
Hotels
GREULICH
The Greulich offers spacious rooms and suites in the
main building or loft-like ones in the two modernistic
concrete constructions in the courtyard. The superior
rooms have an additional living area. 150 birch trees
adorn the courtyard like a land-art sculpture and make
the garden of this hotel a quite inspiring place. Located
close to Langstrasse district, its great for exploring urban
Zurich. The Greulich restaurant is also worth a mention.
QB2, Herman-Greulich-Strasse 56, 8Bckeranlage,
tel. (+41) 43 243 42 43, fax (+41) 43 243 42 00, info@
greulich.ch, www.greulich.ch. 28 rooms. HAR
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The tram stop at Stauffacher, a reference point for locals.
ZIYP
bed or two single ones and free tea and coffee. Thanks to
the iron and ironing-board provided theres no excuse for
turning up at tomorrows meeting with your suit looking
anything but perfect. A small shop at the reception
offers sandwiches and drinks around the clock. The maxrestaurant, bar & lounge on the ground floor is a good place
to start off your evening with an aperitif.QN1, Max-BillPlatz 19, 8Bahnhof Oerlikon, tel. (+41) 44 564 04 04, fax
(+41) 44 564 04 00, courtyard.zuerich@courtyard.com,
www.courtyardzurich.com. 152 rooms. PHAR
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ENGIMATT
Located in the residential area Enge, the Engimatt offers
peace and quiet just a few minutes away from the main
sights, as well as a large garden and an outdoor tennis
court. Rooms are classically decorated and all feature
amenities like a capsule coffee machine and ironing
equipment. Upgrade to a deluxe room for more space.
The Sihlcity shopping mall with its many restaurants and
entertainment opportunities is just around the corner
and the city centre is close by tram or on foot (15 min). If
you dont feel like going out at all, the in-house restaurant
Orangerie serves good Swiss and French style food.QB6,
Engimattstrasse 14, 8Waffenplatzstrasse, tel. (+41) 44
284 16 16, fax (+41) 44 201 25 16, info@engimatt.ch,
www.engimatt.ch. 73 rooms. PHAR6UL
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KRONE UNTERSTRASS & TOWNHOUSE

Just three stops by tram from the main train station and
the city centre, this four-star hotel is conveniently located
for leisure and business stays. The Langstrasse district with
popular bars and restaurants is in walking distance. The
rooms are bright and modern and rates are moderate.
The Townhouse is located in the courtyard with studios
and junior suites with huge windows, all equipped with
a kitchenette, a coffee machine and an iron - perfect for
longer stays, as it combines the advantages of an apartment
with the services of a hotel. There is a Mediterranean
restaurant and a separate bar.QN6, Schaffhauserstrasse
1, 8Kronenstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 360 56 56, fax (+41) 44
360 56 00, info@hotel-krone.ch, www.hotel-krone.ch.
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GLRNISCHHOF
In the financial district and just off Bahnhofstrasse, the
Glrnischhof has classically decorated standard rooms with
blue or grey carpets, a desk and a red leather armchair. In the
comfort category you get more space and a toilet separated
from the bathroom. Guests have free entrance to the Luxor
Fitness Centre in the same building which includes a sauna,
a solarium and a whirlpool. On the weekends you can book
the junior suites as specially decorated Loverooms for a
romantic weekend with your beloved. On the ground floor
the Restaurant Le Poisson serves fish specialities.QE4,
Claridenstrasse 30, 8Paradeplatz, tel. (+41) 44 286 22
22, fax (+41) 44 286 22 86, info@hotelglaernischhof.ch,
www.hotelglaernischhof.ch. 62 rooms. PJHA
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Hotels
AIRPORT HOTELS
DORINT ZURICH AIRPORT
The modern five-storey Dorint is just two tram stops
from the airport. The building is shaped like a Swiss
cross and opened in 2014. The lobby of the hotel
is located at the intersection of the cross and has a
ceiling 5 storeys high. The 235 large, air-conditioned
rooms are equipped with tea and coffee facilities
and all bathrooms have walk-in showers. The hotels
restaurant Basilico serves Mediterranean and Swiss
classics. In addition there is a gym, a lobby bar and of
course room service.QRiethofstrasse 40, Glattbrugg,
8Glattbrugg Unterriet, tel. (+41) 44 808 10 00,
fax (+41) 448 08 10 10, info.zuerich@dorint.com,
www.dorint.com/zuerich. 235rooms. hhhh
OPERA
The Opera is a very classical hotel with a slightly modern
touch. Located in the fashionable Seefeld district, this is a
convenient place to stay not only for a visit to Zurichs opera:
Bahnhofstrasse with its boutiques as well as the historic old
town is just two tram stops away. The lakefront is close too
- if you get a room on the third floor or higher you might
even get a glimpse of the lake.QF5, Dufourstrasse 5,
8Opernhaus, tel. (+41) 44 258 99 99, fax (+41) 44 258
99 00, welcome@operahotel.ch, www.operahotel.ch.
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gets you to the city centre in less than 15 minutes, the stop
is just two minutes away. Note there is no air-conditioning.
QH2, Kraftstrasse 33, 8Toblerplatz, tel. (+41) 44 388
84 85, fax (+41) 44 383 23 48, welcome@palaiskraft.com,
www.palaiskraft.com. ARUDW
STORCHEN ZRICH
The Storchen Zrich is a four-star superior hotel of
exceptional style. It is situated right on the banks of
the River Limmat in the old town and even has its own
private landing stage for river boats. The rooms vary in
size, are classically decorated and offer either a view over
the river or over the old town towards St. Peters church.
They all have large wooden beds, a television, a minibar, a
safe and complimentary fresh fruit and mineral water. The
junior suites and the suites offer more space, plus a coffee
machine and a large desk. Some also have a balcony. On
the first floor the Restaurant Rotisserie serves fish and meat
specialities on a lovely terrace above the river. The StorchenBar, where a pianist provides a melodious background, is a
nice choice for that last good-night drink.QE4, Weinplatz
2, 8Rathaus, tel. (+41) 44 227 27 27, fax (+41) 44 227
27 00, info@storchen.ch, www.storchen.ch. PJH

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PALAIS KRAFT
The Palais Kraft is one of the more unusual places to stay
in Zurich. Located on Zrichberg, Zurichs rather exclusive
residential area, this luxurious private residence offers large
studio rooms with high ceilings for long and short term
stays as well as serviced apartments with 1 to 3 bedrooms.
All studio rooms have wooden floors, a terrace, a flat-screen
TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. With just
a small number of rooms and apartments, the Kraft is able
to provide a private and personal atmosphere. The tram
BUDGET HOTELS
MARTA
The Marta is a functional hotel, very centrally located in
the Niederdorf, just a few minutes away from the main
train station. It was completely refurbished in 2010 and
the blue coloured rooms have a modern feel now. There
is a twin bed, a bathroom with shower and a flatscreen
TV in every room, as well as Wi-fi throughout the hotel.
The hotel is run by a non-profit cooperation, giving
socially challenged women an opportunity to work.
There is no air-conditioning but ventilators.QF3,
Zhringerstrasse 36, 8Central, tel. (+41) 44 269
95 95, fax (+41) 44 269 95 90, info@hotelmarta.ch,
www.hotelmarta.ch. JHA6UW hh
Boats and hotels strewn along the lakeside.
www.juanrubiano.com
MID-RANGE
BASILEA
The Basilea is a functional three-star hotel in the old town,
in walking distance of the main train station, all the sights
and Bahnhofstrasse. The rooms are kept in earthy colours,
the wallpaper over the bed with an impressive view of
the Alps will remind you youre in Switzerland when you
awake. Rooms come with a safe, a flat screen TV, a desk and
an armchair. Parking on site is possible (35Sfr, reservation
required).QF3, Zhringerstrasse 25, 8Central, tel.
(+41) 44 256 76 00, fax (+41) 44 256 76 01, info@
hotelbasilea.ch, www.hotelbasilea.ch. 55 rooms.
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Hotels
CITY
The City is a central choice, with Bahnhofstrasse and the
old town in walking distance. It was completely refurbished
in 2013 by Dyer-Smith | Frey, so each room now has an
individual design with classic, powerful colours, some with
carpets, some with parquet flooring. All have a desk and
an espresso machine and a bathroom with fancy LEDs
around the mirrors, so you can admire yourself in the right
light. Small rooftop terrace for your coffee break.QD3,
Lwenstrasse 34, 8Lwenplatz, tel. (+41) 44 217 17
17, fax (+41) 44 217 18 18, hotelcity@hotelcity.ch,
www.hotelcity.ch. 60rooms. PJHAR6KW
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HOSTELS
YOUTH HOSTEL
This modern youth hostel has four- and six-bed rooms with
bunk beds and shared showers and toilets. All rooms have a
small vestibule where lockers and the washbasin are located
- so latecomers dont wake up the rest. There are also private
doubles and four-bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms. 24
hours reception and cheap meals (20Sfr incl. soft drink). Its
just a five-minute walk to the lake and 15 min by tram to the
centre. On the weekends a night bus (N12) stops right in front
of the hostel all night long. Great place to meet other travellers.
QMutschellenstrasse 114, 8Morgental, tel. (+41) 43 399
78 00, fax (+41) 43 399 78 01, zuerich@youthhostel.ch,
www.youthostel.ch/zuerich. 76rooms. HAUKW
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SCHEUBLE
Situated in a historic building in the centre of the
Niederdorf district, the Scheuble is a three-star hotel with
character. The rooms feature a TV and Wi-fi, some also have
a small balcony. All beds in the single rooms are king-size.
Downstairs the restaurant Tagliatelle serves a large choice
of pasta and menus which change daily. Note there is no
air-conditioning.QF3, Mhlegasse 17, 8Rudolf-BrunBrcke, tel. (+41) 44 268 48 00, fax (+41) 44 268 48 01,
info@scheuble.ch, www.scheuble.ch. 64rooms. JA
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SORELL SEEFELD
The Seefeld is a fully equipped three-star superior hotel
located just 200 metres from the lake in the Seefeld district.
All rooms have parquet floor, soundproof windows and
some also have a balcony. The grand-lit rooms feature
beds with a width of 1.6 metres and can be used by two
for a small surcharge; real double rooms are larger. There
is a gym, room service and a tram stop right on your doorstep. No air-conditioning, but an air cooling system.QG6,
Seefeldstrasse 63, 8Feldeggstrasse, tel. (+41) 44 387
41 41, fax (+41) 44 387 41 51, info@hotelseefeld.ch,
www.hotelseefeld.ch. 64 rooms. HA6FL
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Welcome to Zurich
Do you know which ticket is ideally suited to your travel needs on Zurichs public
transport network?
Do you need information on the quickest way to reach your destination?
We will get you on the culinary track: e.g. with the Apro Tram.
For friendly, professional answers to all your questions about public transport in and
The
Apro Tram travels throughout the whole year: every Thursday at
around Zurich, speak to a specialist at one of the citys nine
5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those who want to turn an evening into a party can
VBZ ticket offices.
make reservations at the phone number 0848 80 18 80. The Apro Tram, by
the way, is only one of many culinary rides: www.vbz.ch/yummytram
www.vbz.ch/en/ticketoffices
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Index
25hours Hotel Zrich West 58
Wirtschaft im Franz
26
Adagio 31
Airbijoux 46
Alkena 53
Alpamare 56
Au-Gust 24
Babu's Bakery
27
Bchtold Sport
42
Bally 43
Baltho Kche & Bar
18
Barfsser 57
Basilea 60
Best of Zurich - Zrich City
Tour 37
Beyer Watches & Jewellery 46
Bodega Espanola
22
Bogen F
31
Bookbinders Design
40
Boutique Roma
41
Bruno Weber Park (sculpture
park) 55
Bucherer 46
Cacio & Pepe
20
Caf des Amis
27
Cashmere House
41
Cline 40
Cheyenne 52
Chez Nhan
16
Chinese Garden
34
Chopard Boutique
47
CHRIST Watches & Jewelry 47
City 61
Commercio 19
Cooper's Pub
52
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich
North 58
Degussa Goldhandel
47
Didi's Frieden
17
Die Zukunft
31
Dolmetsch 44
Dorint Zurich Airport
60
Edelweiss Shop
45
Einsiedeln Abbey
55
El Luchador
17
Engimatt 59
Erzbierschof 28
Fifa World Football Museum
35
Fischers Fritz
26
Flea Market Kanzlei
37
Fondation Beyeler
55
Franz Carl Weber
53
Fraumnster 32
Freitag 43
Fruit & Veg Markets
37
Gaucho 23
gaymeboys.com online
magazine 57
Ghost Walk of Zurich
37
Giacometti murals
32
Giesserei Oerlikon
52
Glrnischhof 59
Gleis 9
52
Globus Delicatessa
44
Gonzo 31
Gran Caf Motta
27
Greulich 59
Grossmnster 33
Grntal 24
Gbelin 47
Gustav 18
Heaven 57
Hiltl Dachterrasse
22
Houdini 28
Ida Gut
44
Ikoo / Ooki
20
Im Viadukt
41
IWC Schaffhausen Boutique 47
Jack & Jo (Europaallee)
17
James Joyce
30
Jelmoli 40
Jules Verne Panorama Bar 29
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
56
Kai 52
Kantorei 25
Kindercity
35, 54
King's Cave
24
Knies Kinderzoo
55
Kokoro 20
Kronenhalle 25
Krone Unterstrass &
Townhouse 59
Kunsthaus 36
Kurz Jewellery and Watches 47
La Catrina
30
Lderach Chocolatier Suisse 44
Ladure 44
Lake Zurich Cruises
33
La Perla
40
Le Dzaley
18
Le Muh
52
Les Ambassadeurs
47
Les Halles
21
Lily's 16
Lindenhof 34
Little Italy
19
Lutomirsky Schuhe
43
Maison Blunt
22
Mnnerzone 57
Manor 41
Marc O'Polo
41
Marta 60
Mascotte 31
Maxim 30
MCM Boutique
43
Meister 48
Meng Cutlery
45
Mre Catherine
18
messer-scharf 45
Mohrenkopf 25
Molino 20
Moncler Boutique
40
Montblanc Zurich
48
Moods 31
Mount Pilatus - high above
Lucerne 56
Mvenpick Wein Bar

29
Mhlerama 53
Mulberry 40
Nachtflug 28
National Museum
(Landesmuseum) 36
Nonam 36
Och Sport
43
Odeon 27
Oepfelchammer 30
Oliver Twist
30
Opera 60
Orell Fssli - The Bookshop 40
Palais Kraft
60
Palavrion Bar
29
Park Hyatt Zurich
58
Partime 48
Petra's Tip Top Bar
57
Pizza Pasta Ciao!
54
PKZ Women
41
Predigerhof 57
Rage 57
Rainbowline 57
Razzia 29
Renaissance Zurich Tower
Hotel 58
Rheinfall - Europe's biggest
waterfall 56
Rheinfelder Bierhalle
26
Sali e Tabacchi
28
Scheuble 61
Schober Pclard
27
Schweizer Heimatwerk
45
Shopping at the Airside Center
at Zurich Airport
42
Sihlpost 9
Sihlwald Wildnispark
53
Sorell Seefeld
61
Stefi Talman
43
Storchen Zrich
60
Stories of the Old Town Guided walk
37
St. Peter
34
Swimming baths Oerlikon 54
Swiss Casinos Zrich
29
Swiss Chuchi
18
Tantpis 22
Teddy's Souvenir-Shop
44
Terrasse 21
The Butcher
17
The International
28
Thermalbad & Spa Zrich 56
tibits 22
Tissot Boutique
48
Trois Pommes Donna
40
Trler 48
Uetliberg 33
Vainard 48
Valmann 29
Vapiano 20
Victorinox Flagship Store 45
Villa & Park Patumbah
34
Vineria Centrale
31
Vollenweider Chocolatier
Confiseur 44
Youth Hostel
61
Zero Zero Rare Groove
40
Zeughauskeller 26
Ziegelhtte 52
Zum Grobe Ernst
23
Zum Grnen Glas
21
Zum Kropf
26
zrichfoto.ch 45
Zurich Trolley Experience 37
Zurich Zoo
54
Zri rollt - bikes for free
7
FEATURES INDEX
Adult entertainment
Breakfast
Casino
Cheese restaurants
Chocolates & Sweets
Contemporary architecture
Lake Zurich
Language smarts
Live Music
Markets
More for less with the ZurichCARD
Smart phoning
Swiss cuisine
Taxi smarts
Tax free shopping
Thermal baths & Waterparks
Tourist service
Useful Zurich apps
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27
29
18
44
36
33
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37
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19
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