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Zurich unites creative city life and idyllic scenery within the smallest of areas. Art connoisseurs and culture enthusiasts have over 50 museums and more than 100 galleries to choose from, while inquisitive city explorers can discover the striking contrast between the picturesque Old Town and the modern, constantly changing urban quarters. Nature lovers seeking fresh air and green open spaces will
delight in the city’s location directly by the lake, in its abundant expanses of forest and parkland, and in its very own mountain, the Uetliberg. In addition, the vibrant nightlife, offering the widest choice of entertainment facilities in Switzerland, is perfectly suited to night owls and the young-at-heart.
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.
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.
Time to have some fresh summer drinks! ☀️ Here are our weekend tips to inspire you 👇
🏊♂️ 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...
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 👇
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
It's already the last weekend in June! 😱 Time flies - to make it worthwhile, here are some tips to for your weekend! 👇
🌇 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.
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.
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? ☀️
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.
The Böögg will be burnt this weekend so that summer can stay for good! ⛄🔥 In the meantime check out this weekend's tips 👇
🍽 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
✨ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
😎Movie nights, rainbow parade and music & theater festivals - the weekend is going to be exciting!
Here are our tips 👇
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
🎭 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
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.
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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. … 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
A special visit to the zoo - join the run on May 8th! 🐘 Jog with many others for a good cause. The proceeds of this charity event will go to the nature conversation project "Kaeng Krachan". Get your tickets now! 👇 https://www.weltklassezuerich.ch/en/our-events/weltklasse-zurich-zoo-run/
The Böögg will be burned in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. We're looking forward to the summer forecast by our friends. 🥰
Join the fun at Sechseläuten! 💐 Guilds in medieval outfits, parade music & a snowman called 'Böögg' will take center stage. Come celebrate spring with us and experience Zurich's unique traditions up close! https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sechselaeuten
🌷Spring into fun this season! 🎉Experience the magic of Zurich's blossom season, and don't miss our Easter celebrations with the rose fountains (24th March - 1st April). Join us for Sechseläuten, our annual spring festival on 15th April. ❤️ Discover more at http://zuerich.com/spring 😊
Saunas, oriental baths or rooftop pool – unwind with us! 🧖♂️🛀 Here’s our wellness list to plan your next relaxing outing. https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/wellness-spas-zurich
Finally snow in the city! ❄ Which are your favorite places to take winter walks?
We can't wait for the fall colors to come! 🍂🍁 Sweater weather calls for some cozy walks. Here's some inspiration for you :)
How about changing seasons in Zurich? 🍁 We got mountains, museums, music and more! Are you in for an adventure? https://zuerich.com/fall
Guide to your perfect weekend: Visit an exhibition, ride rollercoasters at Knabenschiessen, stop by the flea market at Röntgenplatz, dine at FOOD Zurich, and then party at Club Zukunft. 🤩 💃15 Years Bar3000 | Club Zukunft | Sept 9 https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/party/electro/15-jahre-bar3000-block-party-im-hof-clubnacht-7102348138837427337.html 🥙FOOD Zurich | Sept 7 - 17 https://www.foodzurich.com/en/ 👗Flea Market Röntgenplatz | Sept 9 https://www.flohmarktroentgenplatz.ch/ 👘KIMONO - Kyoto to Catwalk | Museum Rietberg | Sept 8 - Jan 7 https://rietberg.ch/en/exhibitions/kimono 🎢Knabenschiessen | Albisgüetli | Sept 9 - 11 https://www.knabenschiessen.ch/knabenschiessen/herzlich-willkommen 📸open your eyes | Fotofestival | Sept 8 - 15 https://openyoureyesfestival.photo/en 🖼Swiss Art Expo | Foto Exhibition | Sept 6 - 10 | Zurich Mainstation https://www.swissartexpo.com/en
An annual summer highlight will take place today! 🌞🏊♂️ About 9000 people participate in the event called Stadtzürcher Seeüberquerung. They will swim from Mythenquai until Tiefenbrunnen, a total of 1500m. 🎟 There are still tickets left for certain slots - so who's in for a refreshing swim in the lake today? --> https://www.seeueberquerung.ch/#ticket
Zurich unites creative city life and idyllic scenery within the smallest of areas. Art connoisseurs and culture enthusiasts have over 50 museums and more than 100 galleries to choose from, while inquisitive city explorers can discover the striking contrast between the picturesque Old Town and the modern, constantly changing urban quarters. Nature lovers seeking fresh air and green open spaces will delight in the city’s location directly by the lake, in its abundant expanses of forest and parkland, and in its very own mountain, the Uetliberg. In addition, the vibrant nightlife, offering the widest choice of entertainment facilities in Switzerland, is perfectly suited to night owls and the young-at-heart.
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