Zürich Tourism

23/07/2024

Island hopping in Switzerland? ⛱ Visit Lützelau Island this summer - it's just a few minutes by boat from Rapperswil-Jona. Fresh fish from Lake Zurich, live music every Thursday and more await you in this paradise. 👇

Lützelau Island offers the ultimate outdoor experience. Only accessible by boat, between May and September the small campsite invites visitor to spend the night in the open air, while the public firepit becomes the center of cozy barbecue evenings.

19/07/2024

The cradle of Switzerland - discover the origins and follow the tracks of Tell's legend! 🇨🇭 Here are some inspiration for a trip to Schwyz 👇

Mountains, lakes, panoramic views, as well as a wealth of history and tradition, can all be found in and around Schwyz.

18/07/2024

Time to have some fresh summer drinks! ☀️ Here are our weekend tips to inspire you 👇

15/07/2024

🏊‍♂️ Swimming, floating, sailing, surfing, paddling – water adventures in the city are a must for Zurich! But where to start? We gathered the info for you. Check it out now:

Lake Zurich and the two rivers, Limmat and Sihl, are well suited to a wide range of water sports activities. While the rivers are perfect for swimming or floating about in a rubber dinghy, the lake is the best place to laze around on an inflatable mattress. Moreover, in recent years stand-up paddli...

11/07/2024

Euro final on Sunday ⚽️ - If you're not a football fan, we've got plenty to keep you busy this weekend! Literature, movie nights and music events below 👇

10/07/2024

The summer holidays are here! 🎈☀ Bring your kids for adventures in and near Zurich. Outdoor, indoor, science or arts - the tips of Kinderregion got them all!

Welcome to the Children's Region, where the most beautiful excursion destinations are right outside your door. Here you will find ideas for excursions with children, tips for family-friendly events, adventure stories from families and information about the region. Have fun planning and discovering!

09/07/2024

11 hidden gems to discover ✨ Do you know all of these? Away from the hustle and bustle of the city you will be able to find these idyllic places:

Here you can find Zurich’s insider tips and unknown city oases where you can relax and chill out.

08/07/2024

Dine right by Lake Zurich and enjoy beautiful views! 🌊 If you're into lakeside sunsets then this list is for you:

Whether typical Swiss dishes, local fish specialties, or with a romantic sunset directly on the lakeshore: these restaurants located directly on Lake Zurich look forward to welcoming hungry guests.

06/07/2024

Discover the thrill of mountain biking in Hoch-Ybrig! 🌄🚵‍♂️ From Einsiedeln over to Hoch-Ybrig, passing the Mythen and back - the panoramic views are worth it. 🌲✨

Explore now 👇

Discover the challenging mountain bike tour in Hoch-Ybrig, which is suitable for proficient bikers.

04/07/2024

Euro quarter final on Saturday 🇨🇭 - but besides this there are many more events for you to check out 👇 Choose from summer festivals, movie nights or some lake magic!

03/07/2024

If you like piña coladas and gettin' caught in the rain 🎵 🍹 Fancy drinks in the open air? We got the perfect list for you here:

During the day or on warm summer evenings, both tourists and locals flock to these summer hotspots on the lookout for relaxation and cool drinks.

03/07/2024

Have you gotten your tickets for the upcoming Allianz Cinema by the lake yet? 🎞 If not, try your luck at our giveaway for two tickets to the opening night on July 18th for the movie "Wicked Little Letters".
Click the link below to enter the raffle 👇

https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/raffle-allianz-cinema-tickets

Discover the best gelaterias (ice cream parlors) in Zurich here and explore the city with a mouthwatering ice cream in your hand.

01/07/2024

Are you ready for it? Zurich and Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich certainly are! 🤩 The Taylor Swift concerts are already next week on July 9th and the 10th and not only we are looking forward to the concerts but also the musicians – right now they only have Taylor on their minds.

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Are you ready for it? Zürich und das Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich sind es auf jeden Fall! 🤩 Die Taylor Swift Konzerte sind bereits nächste Woche am 9. und 10. Juli und nicht nur wir freuen uns auf die Konzerte, sondern auch die Musikerinnen und Musiker – im Moment haben sie nur noch Augen für Taylor!

Musicians: Ewa Grzywna-Groblewska, Mattia Zappa, Filipe Johnson, Andreas Berger

"Anti-Hero" Arranged by Ricardo Vieira Music

Universal Music Switzerland

28/06/2024

Everyone's favourite summer craving must be ice cream! 🍧 Do you agree? If not, here's a list of the best gelaterias in Zurich to convince you otherwise:

Discover the best gelaterias (ice cream parlors) in Zurich here and explore the city with a mouthwatering ice cream in your hand.

27/06/2024

It's already the last weekend in June! 😱 Time flies - to make it worthwhile, here are some tips to for your weekend! 👇

25/06/2024

🌇 Magical sunsets, enchanting caves and marvelous cherries – these are only some of the highlights in Zug! Here’s an overview on what do see in this charming city near Zurich:

Visit Zug and discover the charming Old Town, Lake Zug, and the most beautiful sunsets.

24/06/2024

Fancy a trip to the lake? 🌊 How about Sihlsee or Greifensee? Check out the lakes in the region around Zurich now!

Discover the many lakes in and around Zurich, which attract visitors with their varied leisure activities.

22/06/2024

Today the Böögg has finally been burned! 🔥 It took 31 minutes and 28 seconds for his head to explode. What do you think, will summer finally come? ☀️

21/06/2024

Cold drinks meet sunsets on rooftops – what more do you want? 🌇 Check out our list of roof terraces in Zurich and tag a friend who should join you!

Visit these rooftop terraces in Zurich and enjoy awesome views, delicious drinks and tasty snacks high above the city.

20/06/2024

The Böögg will be burnt this weekend so that summer can stay for good! ⛄🔥 In the meantime check out this weekend's tips 👇

18/06/2024

🍽 The FOOD ZURICH festival is over but restaurants continue to offer special dishes for the "Klima à la carte" month. Until the end of June you will be able to taste climate-friendly menus that either pass the CO2-Quick-Check, are plant-based or minimize food-waste by using leftover ingredients and similar.

Check out the participating restaurants below! 👇

https://www.foodzurich.com/de/klima-a-la-carte

17/06/2024

✨ What a beautiful "Maibaum" on Herkulesplatz! It was put up in honor of the upcoming Swiss National Costume Festival, taking place from June 28- 30 in Zurich.

This folk festival will bring the traditional costumes and music to the city in all its facets. You will not only hear Swiss yodelling or the Alphorn, other cultures from all around the world will be present as well! There will be stages and market stands all over the city.

Find out more about the highlights here 👇

Musik geniessen, Tradition erleben, wippende Füsse, vom Applaudieren heisse Hände, rhythmische Schritte beim Tanzen, Heimat weitertragen und gemeinsames Beisammensein.

16/06/2024

Let's plan for a bike trip together! 🚲 We got trails for e-bikes, gravel bikes and family friendly routes. Get the wheels ready and go 👇

Here you can find an overview of the well-signposted cycling routes around Zurich, which take you to Lake Zurich and the surrounding region.

15/06/2024

What are your picnic essentials? 🍉🥪 Fruits, bread, a good book or refreshing drinks? We've got 13 spots you need to check out for your next picnic!

Find the most beautiful picnic spots in Zurich here and enjoy some wonderful hours outdoors.

14/06/2024

Who needs inspiration for an excursion to the mountains? ⛰ Try the Stoos ridge hike! Ride the steepest furnicular of the world and then enjoy the terrific panoramic views from above as you hike along the crest.

Enjoy this extremely popular village hike, which impresses with its fabulous panoramic views of countless lakes and mountains.

13/06/2024

It’s cherry season! 🍒 Did you know that there is a special cherry picking custom in Zug? "Chriesisturm" is a race for the sweetest and best fruit.

Check out this event taking place on June 24th this year. Find out more now 👇

Find out what Zug’s “Chriesisturm” custom is all about and why people run through the streets carrying ladders.

13/06/2024

😎Movie nights, rainbow parade and music & theater festivals - the weekend is going to be exciting!

Here are our tips 👇

10/06/2024

Summer evenings on garden terraces 🍽️ Restaurants with a view make a special dining experience - even more so during sunset. If you want to know where these restaurants in Zurich are, check out our list ! ⬇️

Restaurants in Zurich with gardens, terraces, or inner courtyards

10/06/2024

🎭 It's almost sold out for 2024 - now's your chance to win two tickets for the new edition of "Karl's Kühne Gassenschau" starting this week. Click the link below to participate in our giveaway and marvel at the new water spectacle "Reception".

Get the chance to win 2 Seats for "Karl's Kühne Gassenschau" on June 25, 2024.This is how it works: Fill in the form and you automatically take part in the raffle. Closing date: Sunday, June 16, 2024 

08/06/2024

Time for a trip to the hills of Züri Oberland! 🌄 There is much to discover - how about a hike or a walk by the peaceful Greifensee? Check out our tips on what to do:

Visit the Zürich Oberland and enjoy delicious culinary specialties and lush natural landscapes.