Guidebook for Zürich
Food Scene
Great it italien food with a nice outdoor garden.
www.ristorante-italia.ch
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Italia
61 ZeughausstrasseGreat it italien food with a nice outdoor garden.
www.ristorante-italia.ch
Tapas & Friends
86 AemtlerstrasseCosy small Tapas Bar run by spanish family.
www.tapasandfriends.ch
Highly controlled meat from respectful and animal friendly animal husbandry.
www.metzg-grill.ch
Metzg
159 SeefeldstrasseHighly controlled meat from respectful and animal friendly animal husbandry.
www.metzg-grill.ch
Bebek
171 Badenerstrassewww.bebek.ch
Da Michelangelo
37 Gertrudstrassewww.da-michelangelo.ch
Volkshaus Bar
60 Stauffacherstrassewww.restaurantvolkshaus.ch
Zur Au
208 Manessestrasse www.zur-au.ch
Gamper
1 Nietengassewww.gamper-restaurant.ch
Pumpstation
10 Utoquai www.pumpstation.ch
Mönchhof am See
33 Seestrasse www.moenchhof-am-see.ch
Josef
24 Gasometerstrasse www.josef.ch
Highly recommended. Test out the famous „Luxemburgerli“ in different colours and season flavours.
www.spruengli.ch
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Confiserie Sprungli
21 BahnhofstrasseHighly recommended. Test out the famous „Luxemburgerli“ in different colours and season flavours.
www.spruengli.ch
An old traditional coffee shop with a beautiful garden.
www.conditorei-cafe-schober.ch
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Schober Cafe
4 NapfgasseAn old traditional coffee shop with a beautiful garden.
www.conditorei-cafe-schober.ch
Kafi Dihei
231 Zurlindenstrasse www.kafidihei.ch
Café du Bonheur
115 Zypressenstrasse www.cafedubonheur.ch
Salon
20 Weststrassewww.salutsalon.ch
Café Lang
7 Limmatpl.www.cafelang.ch
Very nice small coffee shop and bar in the evening with a wide range of different kind of coffee and vine.
www.milchbar.ch
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Milchbar
16 KappelergasseVery nice small coffee shop and bar in the evening with a wide range of different kind of coffee and vine.
www.milchbar.ch
Italian coffee shop - perfect for the first morning coffee.
www.lastanza.ch
28 Einheimische empfehlen
La Stanza
10 BleicherwegItalian coffee shop - perfect for the first morning coffee.
www.lastanza.ch
Super small very special restaurant for Ethiopian and Eritrean specialities in Zurich. From outside it doesn't look like a typical restaurant but don't be shy to go in.
www.habesha-restaurant.ch
Habesha
192 WeststrasseSuper small very special restaurant for Ethiopian and Eritrean specialities in Zurich. From outside it doesn't look like a typical restaurant but don't be shy to go in.
www.habesha-restaurant.ch
Gelateria with very good tasting ice-cream.
www.gelateriadiberna.ch
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Gelateria di Berna
196 WeststrasseGelateria with very good tasting ice-cream.
www.gelateriadiberna.ch
Reithalle
8 Gessneralleewww.restaurant-reithalle.ch
les halles
6 Pfingstweidstrassewww.les-halles.ch/pages/essen.html
Drinks & Nightlife
Wohnzimmer Bar
10 KalkbreitestrasseBarfussbar
12 StadthausquaiEl Lokal
11 Gessneralleewww.ellokal.ch
Bar 63
19 Rolandstrassewww.bar63.ch
Si o No
6 Ankerstrassewww.siono.ch
IQ Bar
316 HardstrasseArts & Culture
Kunsthaus station
www.kunsthaus.ch
Kunsthalle Zurich
270 LimmatstrasseContemporary Art.
www.kunsthallezurich.ch
Its program revolves around cultural hybrids that develop sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally along the main routes and byways of global trade. These hybrid forms can include anything from sublime works of art
to everyday objects or social practices. All point to unwritten chapters of transnational art history, to questions of post-colonial history, sociology and anthropology.
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www.johannjacobs.com
Johann Jacobs Museum
17 SeefeldquaiIts program revolves around cultural hybrids that develop sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally along the main routes and byways of global trade. These hybrid forms can include anything from sublime works of art
to everyday objects or social practices. All point to unwritten chapters of transnational art history, to questions of post-colonial history, sociology and anthropology.
…
www.johannjacobs.com
Small artist off-space run by two young very engaged curatorors for young contemporary art.
www.kulturfolger.ch
Kulturfolger
46 IdastrasseSmall artist off-space run by two young very engaged curatorors for young contemporary art.
www.kulturfolger.ch
LÖWENBRÄU-AREAL
Directly opposite the arches of IM VIADUKT is Zurich's melting pot for contemporary art. The Löwenbräu-Areal is where Kunsthalle Zurich and the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art are at home. Famous galleries such as the Gallery Bob van Orsouw or Hauser & Wirth present the works of international and Swiss artists. The book store Kunstgriff as well as the publishing companies Parkett and Edition Patrick Frey are specialized in art publications.
www.loewenbraeukunst.ch
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Löwenbräukunst Areal
270 &LÖWENBRÄU-AREAL
Directly opposite the arches of IM VIADUKT is Zurich's melting pot for contemporary art. The Löwenbräu-Areal is where Kunsthalle Zurich and the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art are at home. Famous galleries such as the Gallery Bob van Orsouw or Hauser & Wirth present the works of international and Swiss artists. The book store Kunstgriff as well as the publishing companies Parkett and Edition Patrick Frey are specialized in art publications.
www.loewenbraeukunst.ch
Parks & Nature
Uetliberg
Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
Rigi Kulm station
Relax in the center of the city: In the green oasis near the densely populated Circle 5 district, you can leave your daily troubles behind. Whether for a lunch break, a picnic with the family, to play Pétanque, try out slack lining, celebrate a birthday or enjoy a beer after work – Josefwiese is a public park designed according to the ideals of social reformer Leberecht Migge. The park is currently the only larger green area within the Circle 5 district, which is open for intensive public use.
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Josefswiese
197 JosefstrasseRelax in the center of the city: In the green oasis near the densely populated Circle 5 district, you can leave your daily troubles behind. Whether for a lunch break, a picnic with the family, to play Pétanque, try out slack lining, celebrate a birthday or enjoy a beer after work – Josefwiese is a public park designed according to the ideals of social reformer Leberecht Migge. The park is currently the only larger green area within the Circle 5 district, which is open for intensive public use.
Shopping
The most exciting street to shop with 500 meters of
www.im-viadukt.ch/en/home/
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Markthalle Im Viadukt
ViaduktstrasseThe most exciting street to shop with 500 meters of
www.im-viadukt.ch/en/home/
Chäs Vreneli AG
42a Industriestrasse www.chaes-vreneli.ch/cms/index.php/de/laden
Italian fine food specialities located at a small place sourounded by small bars and outdoor sittings.
www.genovas.ch
Genovas Fine Food & Beverage - Italienische Spezialitäten in Zürich
26 BertastrasseItalian fine food specialities located at a small place sourounded by small bars and outdoor sittings.
www.genovas.ch
Very beautiful self designed scarfs and textiles by Zurich based artist Fiona K. www.fiona-k.ch
Atelier fiona K.
7 HohlstrasseVery beautiful self designed scarfs and textiles by Zurich based artist Fiona K. www.fiona-k.ch
Shop and enjoy in a market atmosphere fresh, fine and rare products – regional and imported.
www.im-viadukt.ch/de/markthalle/
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Markthalle Im Viadukt
ViaduktstrasseShop and enjoy in a market atmosphere fresh, fine and rare products – regional and imported.
www.im-viadukt.ch/de/markthalle/
In 1993, graphic designers Markus and Daniel Freitag were looking for a functional, water-repellent and robust bag to hold their creative work. Inspired by the multicolored heavy traffic that rumbled through the Zurich transit intersection in front of their flat, they developed a messenger bag from used truck tarpaulins, discarded bicycle inner tubes and car seat belts. This is how the first FREITAG bags took shape in the living room of their shared apartment – each one recycled, each one unique.
www.freitag.ch/en
48 Einheimische empfehlen
FREITAG Flagship Store Zürich
17 GeroldstrasseIn 1993, graphic designers Markus and Daniel Freitag were looking for a functional, water-repellent and robust bag to hold their creative work. Inspired by the multicolored heavy traffic that rumbled through the Zurich transit intersection in front of their flat, they developed a messenger bag from used truck tarpaulins, discarded bicycle inner tubes and car seat belts. This is how the first FREITAG bags took shape in the living room of their shared apartment – each one recycled, each one unique.
www.freitag.ch/en
Famous for its lively nightlife, Geroldstrasse is also a street with several concept stores, design shops such as Bogen 33 and artist studios. Whether the rockabilly-style vintage dresses of Schiff Ahoi, Le Tom 's accessories made of straw, or the timeless fashion selection of Townhouse – Geroldstrasse has a very wide variety to choose from. Right next door to the Friday Flagship Store, which is made of 19 recycled freight containers, is the very cozy Frau Gerolds Garten. The area is a modular city garden with small shops, fresh menus and a generous sun-drenched terrace.
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Geroldstrasse
GeroldstrasseFamous for its lively nightlife, Geroldstrasse is also a street with several concept stores, design shops such as Bogen 33 and artist studios. Whether the rockabilly-style vintage dresses of Schiff Ahoi, Le Tom 's accessories made of straw, or the timeless fashion selection of Townhouse – Geroldstrasse has a very wide variety to choose from. Right next door to the Friday Flagship Store, which is made of 19 recycled freight containers, is the very cozy Frau Gerolds Garten. The area is a modular city garden with small shops, fresh menus and a generous sun-drenched terrace.
Entertainment & Activities
Enge swimming area attracts with relaxation the whole year with swimming in the summer and sauna in the winter.
Enge swimming area provides both a swimming pool for men and women as well as one only for women – both with lake access. The 44 meter (144 feet) swimming lanes are installed in the lake and enclosed by wooden planks. Visitors can enjoy the view of Lake Zurich, the promenade along the lake and the Alps rising on the horizon. Shiatsu, classic massages and yoga courses are also offered. You can also rent equipment for stand-up paddling and take lessons in it.
Enge swimming area also operates a sauna outside of the swimming season.
www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/seebad-e
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Enge Swimming Area Bar
9 Mythenquai Enge swimming area attracts with relaxation the whole year with swimming in the summer and sauna in the winter.
Enge swimming area provides both a swimming pool for men and women as well as one only for women – both with lake access. The 44 meter (144 feet) swimming lanes are installed in the lake and enclosed by wooden planks. Visitors can enjoy the view of Lake Zurich, the promenade along the lake and the Alps rising on the horizon. Shiatsu, classic massages and yoga courses are also offered. You can also rent equipment for stand-up paddling and take lessons in it.
Enge swimming area also operates a sauna outside of the swimming season.
www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/seebad-e
Openair Cinema at the river. Wasserwerkstr. 131, 8037 Zürich
www.filmfluss.ch/programm
FREILUFTKINO FILMFLUSS
131 Wasserwerkstrasse Openair Cinema at the river. Wasserwerkstr. 131, 8037 Zürich
www.filmfluss.ch/programm
Badweg 10, 8044 Zurich
River Pool: at the daytime a mens swimming pool in the river. In the night a very nice but also crowded pool bar.
www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/schanzengraben-river-pool
Schanzengraben Zürich
Badweg 10, 8044 Zurich
River Pool: at the daytime a mens swimming pool in the river. In the night a very nice but also crowded pool bar.
www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/schanzengraben-river-pool
Hallenbad City
71 SihlstrasseWhere urbanity and nature melt into one – swimming, resting and relaxing in the cozy shade, or going for a casual walk along the Limmat river. The recreation area Oberer Letten and the Badi swimming pools of Unterer Letten are equipped with sunbathing areas, a beach volleyball field in addition to bars and restaurants. The restaurant Primitivo of Oberer Letten becomes a trendy hotspot from May through September. In July, the open-air cinema Filmfluss opens its doors at the Badi swimming pools of Unterer Letten.
132 Einheimische empfehlen
Flussbad Oberer Letten
10 LettenstegWhere urbanity and nature melt into one – swimming, resting and relaxing in the cozy shade, or going for a casual walk along the Limmat river. The recreation area Oberer Letten and the Badi swimming pools of Unterer Letten are equipped with sunbathing areas, a beach volleyball field in addition to bars and restaurants. The restaurant Primitivo of Oberer Letten becomes a trendy hotspot from May through September. In July, the open-air cinema Filmfluss opens its doors at the Badi swimming pools of Unterer Letten.
Openair Cinema at the the Lake; "Zürichhorn" 20.7.-20.8.
https://allianzcinema.ch/zuerich
Allianz Cinema Zurich
170 BellerivestrasseOpenair Cinema at the the Lake; "Zürichhorn" 20.7.-20.8.
https://allianzcinema.ch/zuerich
Getting Around
Laubegg station
Tram station in front of the building. Tram No.: 13/ 5/ 17
Train station (Swiss Rail SBB) close to the apartment to go to the main railway station, the airport.
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Sihlcity station
Train station (Swiss Rail SBB) close to the apartment to go to the main railway station, the airport.
Train station (Swiss Rail SBB) close to the apartment to go for mountain Uetliberg as well as the main railway station.
Binz station
Train station (Swiss Rail SBB) close to the apartment to go for mountain Uetliberg as well as the main railway station.
Bus (No. 72) and Tram (No. 13/ 5/ 17) station close to the apartment.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Sihlcity-Märt
8045 Utopl. Bus (No. 72) and Tram (No. 13/ 5/ 17) station close to the apartment.
Bikes to borrow for free - all you need is an ID and 20Sfr as deposit. The provisional Velostation Süd is located in containers close to track 3, just outside the station. The northern one is across the road from track 18. In summer there are five additional stations (Pestalozziwiese/Globus, Bellevue, Bahnhof Enge, Bahnhof Altstetten, Bahnhof Hardbrücke). There is a free app showing you the availability of bikes at each station.
Rent Stations: Pestalozziwiese (Bahnhofstrasse/Globus City) 9.00 am - 9.30pm / **Bahnhof Enge (Tessinerplatz) —› the closest stat to the apartment**
10.00 am - 9.30pm/ Bellevue (Utoquai) 9.00 am - 9.30 pm/ Bahnhof Hardbrücke (Geroldstrasse) 11.00 am - 9.30 pm
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Bikes to borrow for free - all you need is an ID and 20Sfr as deposit. The provisional Velostation Süd is located in containers close to track 3, just outside the station. The northern one is across the road from track 18. In summer there are five additional stations (Pestalozziwiese/Globus, Bellevue, Bahnhof Enge, Bahnhof Altstetten, Bahnhof Hardbrücke). There is a free app showing you the availability of bikes at each station.
Rent Stations: Pestalozziwiese (Bahnhofstrasse/Globus City) 9.00 am - 9.30pm / **Bahnhof Enge (Tessinerplatz) —› the closest stat to the apartment**
10.00 am - 9.30pm/ Bellevue (Utoquai) 9.00 am - 9.30 pm/ Bahnhof Hardbrücke (Geroldstrasse) 11.00 am - 9.30 pm
https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/aoz/de/index/shop/veloverleih/standorte.html#contenttabs
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Züri rollt
14 Robert-Maillart-Strassehttps://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/aoz/de/index/shop/veloverleih/standorte.html#contenttabs
SIXT Autovermietung Zürich
3 Pfingstweidstrasse