Must-Do’s in Zurich 2025

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A New Room for the Kunsthaus

The Collection is Enhanced by Refik Anadol’s “Glacier Dreams”

Refik Anadol

An immersive digital room based on vast quantities of glacier data can be admired at the Kunsthaus Zürich from January 2025. Behind the artwork is the internationally renowned new media artist, Refik Anadol. 

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Barbecuing Sausages With a Difference

Crazy Tradition at a Traditional Event

Sechseläuten

At the Sechseläuten spring festival, after the Böögg has burned down, locals gather around the bonfire (caution: not suitable for children!) to barbecue a typically Swiss cervelat or similar type of sausage over the embers of the fire.

800 Years Old and as Good as New

Rapperswil Castle Polished to a Shine

Rapperswil

Rapperswil’s landmark has undergone more than two years of renovation and refurbishment. From 2025, it will shine in new splendor high above the charming Old Town and open its doors to the public again.

 Re-Opening of Rapperswil Castle

Tonhalle Open-Air on the Münsterhof

Classical Music Festival

Tonhalle AIR

For two days in June, the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich welcomes choirs and music groups from all over Switzerland, who fill the Münsterhof with music.

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10 Years of FOOD ZURICH!

Feast, Taste, Discover

Food Zurich

Since 2015, Europe’s largest food festival has been delighting visitors with 11 days of feasting, indulgence, and culinary trends from all over the world! 

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Kick-Off!

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

Zurich, Letzigrund Stadium

From July 2–27, 2025, Zurich is the proud host of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 and is looking forward to many memorable soccer moments.

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Take to the Water

Commute Like the Locals

Limmat

From the Kulturhaus Dynamo, summer-loving visitors can make their way to the Oberer Letten riverside bathing facility on foot. That is one option – but getting there by way of the water is much more fun! All you need is a waterproof swimming bag. 

Buy a Swimming Bag

Design for Everyone

Art in the Old Botanical Garden

Design Biennale

Various events will take place during the Design Biennale Zürich, but the installations in the Old Botanical Garden are real eye-catchers and attract a large number of visitors. 

The Old Botanical Garden

Sweet Reward

The Locals’ Choice

MOON

Cardamom buns and cinnamon rolls: these are possibly the trendiest desserts in Zurich right now. The Moon Bakery is said to have the best. 

Where is This Bakery?

Typical Zurich

Christmas Streetcar for Children

Märlitram

At Christmas, the enchanting “Märlitram” trundles through the city center exclusively for children, who listen to Christmas stories during the ride. 

To the Märlitram Timetable

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