Zurich cityguide

Thomas
Zurich cityguide

Some sight-seeings

take the little train to Uetliberg to enjoy the best view above Zurich. for the sporty ones: you can also walk up. its a lovely 1h walk through the forest
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take the little train to Uetliberg to enjoy the best view above Zurich. for the sporty ones: you can also walk up. its a lovely 1h walk through the forest
Free entrance on Wednesdays! When it comes to art in Zurich, the Kunsthaus is the most renowned museum. At the moment there is an exciting exhibition of Yoko Ono. Free entrance on Wednesdays!
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Kunsthaus Zürich
1 Heimpl.
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Free entrance on Wednesdays! When it comes to art in Zurich, the Kunsthaus is the most renowned museum. At the moment there is an exciting exhibition of Yoko Ono. Free entrance on Wednesdays!
The place to be at the river when it's sunny and warm outside. Very cool and vibrant vibe with lots of bars and music to enjoy an afternoon or evening and jump into the water of the river
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Letten
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The place to be at the river when it's sunny and warm outside. Very cool and vibrant vibe with lots of bars and music to enjoy an afternoon or evening and jump into the water of the river
One of the famous "Badis" in Zürich. Very relaxed place to enjoy some hours at the water, have a drink and swim in the beautiful lake of Zurich
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Mythenquai
Mythenquai
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One of the famous "Badis" in Zürich. Very relaxed place to enjoy some hours at the water, have a drink and swim in the beautiful lake of Zurich
Another "Badi" thats worth the visit. Huge sun bathing decks and a lovely cafe to have a relaxed lunch and a swim in the lake
Utoquai
Utoquai
Another "Badi" thats worth the visit. Huge sun bathing decks and a lovely cafe to have a relaxed lunch and a swim in the lake
another famous "Badi" but on the other side of the lake. Great for sunbathing and have an iced coffee
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Enge Swimming Area Bar
9 Mythenquai
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another famous "Badi" but on the other side of the lake. Great for sunbathing and have an iced coffee
elevated spot with a view of Zürichs oldest part of town, good option to escape the heat and just relax
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Lindenhof Hill
Lindenhof
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elevated spot with a view of Zürichs oldest part of town, good option to escape the heat and just relax
the most famous church in town, you can even walk up and enjoy the view from above
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Grossmünster
7 Grossmünsterplatz
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the most famous church in town, you can even walk up and enjoy the view from above
The biggest and one of the most modern zoos in Europe. If you want to escape the city, it's just a 15min tram ride away
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Zoo Zürich
221 Zürichbergstrasse
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The biggest and one of the most modern zoos in Europe. If you want to escape the city, it's just a 15min tram ride away
very cool museum about illusions
WOW Museum - Raum für Illusionen
10 Werdmühlestrasse
very cool museum about illusions
very nice botanical garden in the city center, perfect to combine with a walk at the river and a coffee to go
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Alter botanischer Garten
71 Talstrasse
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very nice botanical garden in the city center, perfect to combine with a walk at the river and a coffee to go
this is Lindts famous and own museum dedicated to their history of chocolate. make sure to buy your ticket in advance online as it can sold out very quickly
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Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
1 Schokoladenplatz
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this is Lindts famous and own museum dedicated to their history of chocolate. make sure to buy your ticket in advance online as it can sold out very quickly
the flat boats of the Limmatschifffahrt offer a different view of the city. From the bottom up. Board one of the boats from Bürkiplatz, fondue trips and barbecus are on offer
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Limmat-Schifffahrt
Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz
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the flat boats of the Limmatschifffahrt offer a different view of the city. From the bottom up. Board one of the boats from Bürkiplatz, fondue trips and barbecus are on offer
on a cold and rainy day, head here. the view over the city from its rooftop pool is outstanding.
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Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa
150 Brandschenkestrasse
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on a cold and rainy day, head here. the view over the city from its rooftop pool is outstanding.

Drinks and coffee

Cool bar for an evening drink in the middle of the city, in (!) the river. Very chilled vibe and great cocktails
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Rimini Bar
10 Badweg
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Cool bar for an evening drink in the middle of the city, in (!) the river. Very chilled vibe and great cocktails
Another "Badi" (only woman allowed) that turns into a bar in the evening with live music and great drinks.
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Barfussbar
12 Stadthausquai
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Another "Badi" (only woman allowed) that turns into a bar in the evening with live music and great drinks.
The best (in my opinion) coffee in town! Typical italian bar/café, great snacks and also cocktails (Negroni is the best)
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La Stanza
10 Bleicherweg
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The best (in my opinion) coffee in town! Typical italian bar/café, great snacks and also cocktails (Negroni is the best)
nice , alternative spot to have a beer and relaxed. They usually have some live music in the evenings as well
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El Lokal
11 Gessnerallee
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nice , alternative spot to have a beer and relaxed. They usually have some live music in the evenings as well
french cafe/restaurant, very cute and the food and drinks are delicious
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Café du Bonheur
115 Zypressenstrasse
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french cafe/restaurant, very cute and the food and drinks are delicious
specialised on Indonesian coffee, this little coffeeshop (just 50m from the flat) is a hidden gem. Try out their speciality coffee, you won't regret it
Omnia Coffee
105 Stauffacherstrasse
specialised on Indonesian coffee, this little coffeeshop (just 50m from the flat) is a hidden gem. Try out their speciality coffee, you won't regret it
very nice coffee and breakfast place just around the corner (100m from the flat).
Kafi für Dich
very nice coffee and breakfast place just around the corner (100m from the flat).
nice breakfast and brunch spot in the neighbourhood. Especially in spring and summer a lovely place to just be and eat and drink good
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Kafi Dihei
231 Zurlindenstrasse
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nice breakfast and brunch spot in the neighbourhood. Especially in spring and summer a lovely place to just be and eat and drink good
brand-new café just one block from the flat. very nice cafes and sweet treats
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brand-new café just one block from the flat. very nice cafes and sweet treats

Zurich's neighbourhoods

Old town of Zurich, just walk around the narrow streets and explore the tiny and cool shops all around the old part of the town
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Altstadt
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Old town of Zurich, just walk around the narrow streets and explore the tiny and cool shops all around the old part of the town
Very new and "hip" part of the town with a lot of shops, cafes and art spots to explore
Viaduktstrasse
Viaduktstrasse
Very new and "hip" part of the town with a lot of shops, cafes and art spots to explore
The party neighbourhood in Zurich. Very different and unique. A multinational hotspot, during the night and weekends it transforms into the biggest party mile in Switzerland. Definitely a must see when in Zurich
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Langstrasse
Langstrasse
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The party neighbourhood in Zurich. Very different and unique. A multinational hotspot, during the night and weekends it transforms into the biggest party mile in Switzerland. Definitely a must see when in Zurich

Restaurants and breakfast

brekfast / brunch place - best inhouse (John Bakerys) bakery in town, definitely try one of their homemade breads!
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Bank
15 Molkenstrasse
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brekfast / brunch place - best inhouse (John Bakerys) bakery in town, definitely try one of their homemade breads!
Another great spot for breakfast or brunch.
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Bebek
171 Badenerstrasse
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Another great spot for breakfast or brunch.
peruvian fusion restaurant and the best I have found outside of Peru so far.
Püente
10 Baumgasse
peruvian fusion restaurant and the best I have found outside of Peru so far.
Probably the best and most authentique Pizza you will find in Zurich and right in front of the river
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San Gennaro
7 Hönggerstrasse
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Probably the best and most authentique Pizza you will find in Zurich and right in front of the river
best ramen in town!
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Miki
63 Sihlfeldstrasse
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best ramen in town!