Zurich’s Districts

Gastronomic hotspot, sightseeing mecca, or art quarter: Zurich’s 12 urban districts each have their own particular charm. Filter by Topic or District

Sightseeing Mecca: The historical center delights with charming alleyways, magnificent guild houses, the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, and restaurants steeped in tradition.

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Café Bar Odeon, Zurich

Café Bar Odeon

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch, or drinks while observing the passers-by outside on Bellevue.

Zurich Helmhaus, exterior view

Helmhaus Zürich – an Exhibition Space for Swiss Contemporary Art

The Helmhaus on the right-hand banks of the River Limmat in Zurich’s old town reflects the lively art scene in Switzerland

Restaurant Kronenhalle Zurich Interior View

Kronenhalle

The Kronenhalle at Bellevue is absolutely legendary. Not just for its food, but for its art, too.

Sechseläutenplatz, Zürich

Sechseläutenplatz – Combines Tradition With Modernity

Sechseläutenplatz is a place for relaxing between Bellevue and Zurich's Opera House.

Polyterrasse

Polyterrasse, Federal Institute of Technology and Zurich University

The Polyterrasse between the ETH and University offers top views over Zurich's old town.

Cha Cha Cha Bar

Cha Cha Cha Bar

A venue in Zurich’s Niederdorf district with a colorful ambience, great drinks, and relaxed vibes.

Fraumünster, Zurich

Fraumünster – art, history and divine stained glass windows

The Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches are landmarks of Zurich.

Goodys

Goodys Smashburger

Juicy smash burgers and crispy fries in the heart of Zurich.

Hundertwein

Hundertwein

An unconventional wine bar with 100 low-intervention wines in Zurich’s Niederdorf.

Sando

Sando

Japanese-style smashburgers with teriyaki, umami-packed ingredients and fluffy buns.

Zafferano

Zafferano

Modern interpretations of classic Italian dishes, carefully selected wines, and a terrace with a view of the Limmat river.

Stamp Burgers

Stamp Burgers

Handmade burgers, fresh ingredients and crispy fries.

Zum Königstuhl

Zum Königstuhl

Traditional Swiss cuisine in a historic setting.

C.B.Younes

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Elegant, made-to-measure designer fashion by Christine Ben Younes.

Schanzengraben – Idyllic Promenade in the Middle of Zurich

Schanzengraben

You can enjoy peace and quiet during a walk along the former city fortifications – in the middle of Zurich.

Limmatquai, Zürich

Limmatquai – Where Zurich’s History Meets Fashion and Culinary Delights

Limmatquai leads through Zurich’s old town past sights and trendy shops.

Lulu

Lulu

This bistro on Sechseläutenplatz is the ideal place before or after a theater or opera performance.

Bahnhofstrasse

Zurich's shopping avenue: Bahnhofstrasse offers a mix of haute couture, Swiss watches, jewellery, and stylish boutiques.

Lindenhof

Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.

Süd

A varied menu with Mediterranean charm, directly located within Zurich Main Train Station

Frauenbad at Stadthausquai

The picturesque, art nouveau wooden bathhouse is the exclusive domain of women during the day.

St. Peter Oldest Parish Church Zurich

St. Peter – the Oldest Parish Church in Zurich

The St. Peter church in Zurich has the largest church clock face in Europe.

Kunsthaus Zürich

Kunsthaus Zürich

Thanks to its significant collection, the Kunsthaus is renowned worldwide – a must for all art fans.

Au Premier

The elegant lounge at Zurich Central Station is a relaxing place for guests to enjoy drinks, snacks, and other delights.

Cheese on the Lake

An exclusive fondue experience on Lake Zurich – with wine, cheese, and a romantic evening cruise.

James Joyce Foundation Zurich

Zurich James Joyce Foundation

The James Joyce Foundation is the safekeeper of the author’s literary heritage, open to the public to discover and exchange.

Menü von Action Burger

Action Burger

The burger restaurant with its legendary cheeseburger is located right in Zurich's main train station.

Landesmuseum Zürich

National Museum Zurich

Both inside and out, the National Museum behind the Main Station is an impressive architectural gem.

Recreation and Art: On the left shore of the lake, historicist-style buildings meet beautiful parks, and the renowned Tonhalle concert hall meets the alternative cultural center, Rote Fabrik.

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Rote Fabrik

Rote Fabrik

This alternative cultural center unites concerts, theater, movies, and gastronomy under one roof.

Cassiopeiasteg

Cassiopeia Boardwalk

The 284m (932ft) long boardwalk on Lake Zurich links the Rote Fabrik with Wollishofen Harbor.

Kirche Enge

Enge Church

One of Zurich’s most beautiful churches is considered the most important Neo-Renaissance Church in Switzerland.

Seebad Enge

Seebad Enge

The Seebad Enge is a popular meeting place among locals all year round.

Zurich succulent plant collection

Zurich Succulent Plant Collection

One of the world’s most important succulent plant collections can be found on the shore of Lake Zurich.

Strandbad Mythenquai

Strandbad Mythenquai

Sun worshippers can relax, swim, and have fun at this lakeside bathing facility with sandy beach.

Jung Schanzengraben

Bäckerei Jung Schanzengraben

A stylish spot for fresh bread, snacks, and sweet treats in the heart of Zurich.

Belvoirpark

Belvoir Park

A historic park with large meadows, pools, old trees and benches.

FIFA Museum

FIFA Museum

The FIFA Museum is an interactive experience world for people of all ages.

Tonhalle Zürich

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich

Anyone who loves classical music should not miss the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich under Paavo Järvi.

Samigo Amusement

Samigo Amusement

This unique venue on the lake combines delicious food with shows, parties, and sports.

Rieterpark – Zurich's Largest Park

The Rieterpark is Zurich's largest and most impressive park

Boat Rentals from Bootsvermietung Enge

Experience Lake Zurich: In Zurich-Enge, pedalos, rowing boats, and motorboats await fans of watersports.

Choupette

Warm and inviting: Choupette on Tessinerplatz offers first-rate cooking and hand-picked wines.

The Food Trend District: Foodies visit District 3, because this is where Zurich’s culinary trends are played out. The area around Idaplatz is particularly buzzing with life in summer.

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Bar Sacchi

Bar Sacchi

So much style within such a small space is rare – as is also Negroni from the soda pistol.

Gelateria di Berna

Gelateria di Berna

Delicious organic ice cream made according to Italian tradition, in Zurich’s Kreis 3 district.

Ooki Japanese Izakaya

Japanese noodle soups and other specialties in a relaxed gastropub atmosphere.

Restaurant Parea, Zurich

Parea

Greek specialties and hospitality delight guests and their palates in the heart of Zurich.

Friedhof Sihlfeld

Sihlfeld Cemetery

The largest cemetery in the city of Zurich is also a magnificent green area.

Raygrodski

Raygrodski

Inspired cocktails and a friendly atmosphere make the bar in Kreis 3 a popular place to meet.

Hikari

Hikari

Vegan Japanese cuisine, weekend brunch and cocktails at Hikari in Zurich.

COR

Cor Wine & Pintxos

Pintxos, wines and Basque joy for life – mediterranean delights in the heart of Zurich’s creative district.

Richie's Chicken

Richie's Chicken

Golden-brown fried chicken with international flair, inspired by Asian street food and American fast food.

Eisladen

Eisladen

Homemade ice cream as it was 100 years ago.

Idaplatz

Trendy Wiedikon

Multicultural flair, Sihlfeld Cemetery, Idaplatz and beautiful places. A city walk through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Zurich.

Kle

Restaurant Kle

High-end vegan cooking with Moroccan and Mexican influences in Zurich’s District 3.

Cinque Studio

Cinque Studio at FIVE Zurich: Italian flair, homemade pasta, and exquisite speciality dishes.

Grazie Zurigo

Pizza, wine, and good drinks make this trattoria in District 3 a favorite venue for fun get-togethers.

Nightlife and Gastronomy: The district around Langstrasse is a bustling, creative, and international meeting place, especially on weekends.

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Palestine Grill

Falafel, sabich, and other delicacies from Palestine next to the Longstreet Bar on Langstrasse.

Shopping Zurich - Kanzlei Flea Market

Kanzlei Flea Market

The Kanzlei flea market is not just Zürich’s most famous, but also most notorious flea market.

Club Plaza

Plaza Klub

A varied party and concert program at the Plaza on Langstrasse.

Olé Olé Bar

Olé Olé Bar

The legendary Olé Olé Bar on Zurich’s Langstrasse is always worth a visit.

Evening on the Bäckeranlage Park Zurich

Park “Bäckeranlage”

The “Bäckeranlage” is a park located at the heart of the lively Kreis 4 district.

Langstrasse

Zurich's former red-light district with multi-cultural and very varied nightlife.

Zürich, Schönau Restaurant & Bar

Schönau Bar & Restaurant

Sharing plates ‒ Mediterranean and seasonal cuisine in the lively Kreis 4 quarter.

Market at Helvetiaplatz

All the world is at home in Zürich’s multicultural quarter, and at the traditional fresh food market, there are probably more nationalities represented than at any other market in Zürich.

Gamper Bar

Gamper Bar

Natural wines and delicious snacks at Gamper Bar in Zurich’s district 4.

Silex

Silex

Modern European restaurant with a focus on wines in Zurich Wiedikon.

Bro's Beans & Beats

Bro's Beans & Beats

Coffee, creative brunch and music at Bro’s Beans & Beats in Zurich.

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Yamas

Mediterranean cuisine and Greek wines on Europaallee.

169 West

169 West

Natural wines and specialty coffee in relaxed atmosphere at Weststrasse 169.

Bunzai

Bunzai

Smash burger with home-made beef blend, creative toppings and an urban vibe.

Viadukt

Zurich’s Design and Industrial Quarter

Industry, design, culture and parks – a walk across Zurich’s creative and urban district.

Studio Melograno

Studio Melograno

A place for exquisite discoveries with style and soul.

Brunch Bebek

Bebek Restaurant

Delicious meze dishes served in the modern Kalkbreite building complex.

Bar Otro

Bar Otro

Cocktails, beer, and bubbles at a bar in the heart of Zurich.

Xenix Bar

Kino Xenix

The Kino Xenix is an important cultural institution for non-commercial movies in Zurich.

Restaurant Nüni

Nüni Restaurant

The meeting place on the up-and-coming SBB workshop site in the west of Zurich.

Café Europa

Café Europa offers daytime coffees, weekend brunches, and lively evenings near Europaallee.

Frame - Kino & Bar

KINOKONI

In the heart of the nightlife district around Langstrasse, Kinokoni offers a carefully curated movie program and tasty drinks.

Stereo Bar

Stereo Bar in District 4 promises a great night out with music, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Club Gonzo

Gonzo Club

The Gonzo is located underground: there is never any techno music, but always a great atmosphere.

Music to the Ears: Zurich’s western district is home to some of the city’s best concert venues.

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Frau Gerolds Garten

Beer garden and open-air bars in summer and a cozy fondue parlor in the wooden pavilion in winter.

Sphères

Sphères

Sphères, on the banks of the Limmat, unites a café, bar, and bookstore in an intellectual setting.

Hive Club

Hive

The Hive is an institution of electronic music in Zurich‘s nightlife scene.

Schauspielhaus Zürich, Schiffbau

Schauspielhaus: Schiffbau

Ships were once built here at the Schiffbau – today the industrial building is used for culture.

Prime Tower

Prime Tower

This Gigon/Guyer-designed building looks over the trendy Zurich-West district.

Santa Lucia Limmatplatz

Santa Lucia Limmatplatz

Wood-fired pizza and classic Italian dishes in the vibrant Kreis 5 district.

Restaurant Kantine

Restaurant Kantine

Fresh lunch specials and Pasta Tavolata in the evenings in Zurich West.

Collective Bakery

Collective Bakery

Hand-made baked goods and home-roasted coffee in Zurich West.

Familiebetrieb

Wine Bar Familiebetrieb

Excellent wines, exquisite dishes and a relaxed atmosphere in Zurich’s district 5.

KEEN

Keen Wellbeing

A new approach to regeneration – with ice baths, light, and sound in the Zurich Viadukt.

Moods

Moods

In the trendy Zürich-West quarter, Moods performs a balancing act between jazz club and party club.

Josefwiese

The Josefwiese park forms the verdant heart of the former industrial quarter of Zurich-West.

«Der ungezähmte Horizont»

«Der ungezähmte Horizont» by Yves Netzhammer

A black horse on the roof of a high-rise building – Yves Netzhammer’s sculpture in Zurich’s district 5 surprises and moves.

Platzhalter Zürich Tourismus

Sundays Coffee & Bakery

Croissant art in Zurich West.

Flavour Coffee & Plants

Design cafe with plants, coffee, homemade cakes, and lots of charm.

Live music

Bogen F

In the rearmost viaduct arch, age-old walls meet new music sounds.

Museum für Gestaltung – Ausstellungsstrasse

The main building of the Museum für Gestaltung shows Swiss design icons, graphics, and applied art.

Viadukt Arches

Zurich's railway viaduct offers unique space for a trendy shopping and cultural district.

Löwenbräu Areal

Löwenbräukunst-Areal – Art Center

This former brewery is now the site of a center for modern and contemporary art.

Freitag

Freitag Flagship Store Zürich

Those who love Zurich designer products should not miss the world-famous Freitag bags.

Studio Restaurant, Bar & Club

Studio Bar in District 5 offers delicious Japanese dishes, creative cocktails, and music.

Youth Meets Elegance: This sophisticated residential area on a hillside boasts beautiful parks, picturesque villas, and youthful charm.

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Views and Greenery: This affluent residential area invites visitors to enjoy a stroll on the picturesque Zürichberg, home to grand villas and Zurich Zoo.

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Mediterranean Vibes: The elegant district on Lake Zurich is known for its lakeside path, the Chinawiese recreational area, attractive boutiques, and restaurants.

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Sports on Zurich’s Home Mountain: Nestling around the Uetliberg, this district is an absolute highlight for sports lovers.

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Trendy Vacation Feeling: The district between Wipkingen and Höngg is characterized by the River Limmat.

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Large Events and Sport: With its exhibition center, the Hallenstadion indoor stadium, other event locations, and its close proximity to the airport, this district is a popular place for conventions.

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Country Life on the City Perimeter: Situated in the north of Zurich, the residential district of Schwamendingen has a rural feel.

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