48 Hours in Zürich, Switzerland

The city of Zurich, a global center for banking and finance, lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern...

Activities

Limmat-Schifffahrt

Schiffsteg Bürkliplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

The flat boats of the Limmatschifffahrt offer a different view of the city – from the bottom up. Built to pass below the seven bridges over the...

Kunsthaus Zürich

Heimpl. 1/5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Zurich’s Kunsthaus may not be the MoMa or the Tate, but it has plenty to offer. Lovers of Alberto Giacometti will find a whole series of rooms...

Niederdorf

Niederdorf, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

The old town stretches between Central and Bellevue and is often referred to as the 'Dörfli' by locals. It actually consists of two parts – Niederdorf...

Flussbad Oberer Letten

Lettensteg 10, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland

The editors of hipster-bible Monocle never get tired of pointing out the Badis as Zurich’s unique attraction. The Badi of all Badis is definitely the...

Bahnhofstrasse

Bahnhofstrasse, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Known as one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world, Bahnhofstrasse is popular with visitors. Its lower half (starting from the main...

Uetliberg

Uetliberg, 8143 Stallikon, Switzerland

Departing from the main station, the SZU takes you all the way up Zurich’s backyard mountain, the Uetliberg. Take the journey up to the top where you...

Restaurants

Le Cèdre

Nüschelerstrasse 31, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Zurich's number one for Lebanese food might not be everyone's bag. The food is impeccable, but some of the other features do cause controversy. If you...

CLOUDS

Maagpl. 5, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

You might expect people to come here mainly for the view from the 35th floor of the Prime Tower, but the food might actually exceed your expectations....

Alpenrose

Fabrikstrasse 12, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Strip the Swiss cuisine from all its cheesiness and cheese - and this is what you get. The Alpenrose has been offering original Swiss dishes from all...

Hato

Brandschenkestrasse 20, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Hato serves up beautiful Asian cuisine in this elegant Zurich restaurant. The a la carte menu comprises dim sum, sushi, sashimi and a range of grills...

Maison Manesse

Hopfenstrasse 2, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland

This modern, casual brassiere makes for an unusual eating experience that, like marmite, you either love or hate. Based on set menus which feature a...

Kronenhalle

Rämistrasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

It might have been Gustav Zumsteg's extensive art collection that originally attracted the rich and the famous, but it's a self-generating phenomenon:...

Shopping

Harrison Spirit

Morgartenstrasse 22, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland

Instant interior refreshment is what Harrison Spirit offers. Got a boring but pretty sofa in grey, beige or navy? Then get some colour into your front...

Grieder Zurich

Bahnhofstrasse 30, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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

Maurice de Mauriac Zurich Watches

Tödistrasse 48, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Switzerland is of course associated with luxury watches but it’s somewhat surprising to discover that none are made in Zurich. Watch entrepreneur...

Limited Stock GmbH

Spiegelgasse 22, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Specialising in the quirky, the extraordinary and - of course - the namesake limited stock, this little concept store tucked into a back alley of the...

Vestibule

St. Peterstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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

FREITAG Flagship Store Zürich

Geroldstrasse 17, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

The bags of Markus and Daniel Freitag certainly need no further introduction, and where would be a better place to buy these individual designs made...