When it comes to selecting a restaurant, Zurich has seen some healthy transformation these last few years. There's a multitude of excellent places, both old...
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Five fun family walks near Zurich
Take a hike and head to the hills for some family fun.
Zurich's best healthy eating joints
The trend for all things clean hasn’t escaped Zurich’s foodie scene. Whether you are vegan, gluten-intolerant, love juicing or like to eat...
21 amazing things to do in Zurich
From shopping to swimming to dining and walking, our guide sums up the best way to visit Zurich
The best summer bars in Zurich
The summer months see an enviable range of drinking destinations come out of hibernation and spring to life across Zurich, from rooftops to the lakeside. Read...
Zurich restaurants and cafés
Zurich’s best restaurants
Zurich’s best restaurants
Find a restaurant in Zurich with our guide to the best local eating spots.
Find the best burger in Zurich
Find the best burger in Zurich
The burger bandwagon rolls on in Zurich, with a recent wave of upmarket burger bars and stylish gourmet burger restaurants opening up across the city.
Zurich’s best cafés
Zurich’s best cafés
Coffee culture is a big part of Swiss city life and you don’t have to look far to find a coffee shop, coffee house, tea room or café –...
The best restaurants in Switzerland
The best restaurants in Switzerland
We've tested the best dining in Switzerland to suit all tastes and budgets – here are our top gastronomic tip-offs...
The 10 best bars in Zurich
The 10 best bars in Zurich
Bars in Zurich have seen some dramatic changes in recent years, particularly over in Zurich West. Once dominated by a classic bar and traditional pub scene, a...
Zurich bars
For after-work drinks or pre-dinner cocktails, check out our selection of great local drinking spots
Volkshaus Bar
While the restaurant with its small compartments offers a maximum of privacy, the bar at the Volkshaus is definitely a place to come together, with its large...
The Lion Pub
The Lion is a British-style pub just of Bahnhofstrasse that live screens all the big games, so you need never miss a match. There's a good selection of British...
George
A recent newcomer on the block, with a converted penthouse setting placed right over a casino, George has become the default setting for Zurich's upmarket...
Cranberry
This two-floor establishment has been amongst Zurich's most popular gay bars for a couple of decades, always busy, always bustling. It can get very cosy inside...
Zurich clubs, nightlife, live music and more
Zurich’s best clubs and nightlife
When it comes to experiencing an energetic nightlife scene and discovering some cool clubs, Zurich wins hands down over all the other Swiss cities. Zurich has...
Club Supermarket
This former garage set the standard for undergound parties and pioneered the idea of working with external organisers - meaning guests can enjoy nights with a...
Hive
At the forefront of electro-clubbing in Zurich, Hive tries to set a trend before others have even spotted it. Expect a slightly alternative setting with music...
X-Tra Concert Venue and Night Club
This spacious location at Limmatplatz hosts some of the city's most popular parties, such as the 'Rollschuh Disco' (bring your roller skates), the dark and...
More things to do in Zurich
Five fun family walks near Zurich
Enjoy the stunning autumn season with these great day escapes from the city
The 15 best things to do in Zurich
Some of the best things to do, places to see and places to be seen at in Zurich
Cheap things to do in Zurich
Find some cheaper or even free and fun things to do in the city
Zurich’s best museums and attractions
An impressive array of striking monuments and pretty parks are among the top attractions to see during a day in Zurich. Museum culture is a key highlight of...
Shopping and style
The best Zurich shopping
The best Zurich shopping
Whether you like a handsome department store that caters for your every retail whim, a hip backstreet boutique or a fusty vintage store with a line in...
Maurice de Mauriac
Maurice de Mauriac
Although Switzerland has long been associated with luxury watches, it’s a little surprising to discover that barely any are made in Zurich. Former New...
L’Apollinaire
L’Apollinaire
Poetry and art inspire the décor of this uptown multibrand store. The tone is set by the words to the French poem L’Apollinaire printed across...
Art and Culture
Kunsthalle
Home to exhibitions of internationally renowned contemporary artists, amongst them John Armleder, Terence Koh and Wolfgang Tillmans.
Zurich’s best museums and attractions
An impressive array of striking monuments and pretty parks are among the top attractions to see during a day in Zurich.
Kunsthaus Zürich
It's not the MoMa, the Louvre or the Tate, but Zurich's art museum has a lot to offer and a good collection of modern art.
Kunsthalle
Founded in 1985, the Kunsthalle only became a significant institution in Zurich's art scene after it moved into the Löwenbräu-Areal development...
Find a hotel
Hotel Alex
Hotel Alex
This cool and contemporary hotel on the shore of Lake Zurich feels a million miles away from the hubbub of the city, despite being less than ten kilometres...
Baur au Lac
Baur au Lac
One of Zurich’s fanciest city hotels, the Baur au Lac enjoys a surprisingly leafy and tranquil location not far from the lake and the city centre.
The Dolder Grand
The Dolder Grand
Originally opened in 1899, the Dolder Grand was equipped with two additional wings by Norman Foster and re-opened in 2008. It has hosted celebrities like...
B2 Boutique Hotel & Spa
B2 Boutique Hotel & Spa
This hotel offers a quieter Zurich experience with its 33,000-book library lounge and direct access to the famed new Thermalbad & Spa.
Widder Hotel
Widder Hotel
Rooms offer simple and modern luxury in a historic setting, the service is impeccable and the lively bar is one of the most elegant and well-equipped in Europe.
25 Hours Hotel
25 Hours Hotel
With its 126 rooms the 25 Hours Hotel – a chain that runs cool-looking hotels in various German-speaking cities – offers contemporary accommodation...
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11 tips for when you first move to Zurich
11 tips for when you first move to Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's biggest city, with a population of around 380,000, rising to around 1 million for "greater Zurich" around the lake. Zurich is in the...
British Cheese Centre
British Cheese Centre
The British Cheese Centre has well and truly owned the market when it comes to dairy products from the UK, stocking well close to 60 different varieties of...
Nelson Pub
Nelson Pub
Traditionally a hangout for English speaking expats from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
Zurich and Geneva Remain The World's Most Expensive Cities
Zurich and Geneva Remain The World's Most Expensive Cities
A recent survey has revealed that the two Swiss cities are the most expensive in the world when it comes to the cost of living
Stressing over office space? Here’s the solution
Stressing over office space? Here’s the solution
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