Special Winter Experiences

Tips for all those who want to experience winter in Zurich just like the locals do.
Winter, Uetliberg Zurich

Do It Like the Locals!

If you ask the local residents how they survive the winter in Zurich, you will often receive two answers in particular:

Winter Bathing and/or Sauna

Winter bathing is a real trend in Zurich: many swear by the positive effects on the body, mind, and soul. Those who find this a little too extreme can combine the unpleasant with the pleasant and enjoy a revitalizing sauna.

Sauna, Seebad Enge

Seebad Enge Sauna

The Classic

The Enge outdoor bathing facility is transformed into a highly popular sauna in winter. Afterwards, those who dare can plunge into the icy-cold water of Lake Zurich.

Seebad Enge
Saunaboot

Sauna Boat

Out-of-the-Ordinary

In the sauna boat, up to 6 people can work up a sweat in peace and quiet while leisurely chugging around on Lake Zurich.

Sauna Boat
Löyly

Löyly on Käferberg

The Pop-Up Sauna

The cozy mobile sauna has been popping up in Zurich every winter for a number of years. Available for private groups of up to 4 persons, this year Löyly delights with a fantastic panoramic view over Zurich.

Löyly Sauna Käferberg

Masoala Rainforest

By Day and/or Night!

Masoala

“Masoala by Night” takes place every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from the end of January until into March. This event comprises dinner evenings in the zoo’s illuminated indoor rainforest. Accompanied by zoo staff, participants gain exclusive insights into the world of tropical flora and fauna.

Insider Tip

In winter, the Masoala Rainforest is the best place to be for anyone who gets cold quickly. Cozy and warm – and on Sundays even with a fruity cocktail at the Mora-Mora Bar – visitors feel like they are on a paradisical sandy beach.

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Comfort Food

Zurich is a food city. Therefore it goes without saying that the city also offers the perfect gastronomy for bitterly cold days. Comfort food is what body and soul need at this time of year.

Stadtkäserei

Stadtkäserei

Unique

Directly next to the Main Train Station is the only cheese dairy in the city of Zurich! The best thing about it is that in the adjoining restaurant, you can sample hard, soft, and cream cheeses straight from the production line!

Cheese and More Cheese
Hillz

Hillz

The Oasis on the Mountain

After a walk on the Uetliberg, it is well worth paying a visit to the Hillz restaurant and tucking into one of the many delicious fondue variations.

To the Restaurant Hillz
Garcoa Popup

Chocolate Pop-Up by Garçoa

Simply Heavenly!

The chocolate from Zurich-based manufacturer Garçoa is no longer an insider tip. But Garçoa drinking chocolate is now also available on Ottostrasse until March 2025! Mmmmh!

What, Where?

The Last Dance

It once heralded the future on Langstrasse, but next spring it will be over: Club Zukunft, one of the most popular and legendary clubs of its kind in the city, is closing its doors at the end of March 2025. Goodbye dear “Zuki”, we had some great times together.

Dance Until the Very End

Club Zukunft, Zurich

For Those in the Know

Teehüsli Fallätsche Uetliberg Zurich
Teehüsli Fallätsche

Anyone looking for a romantic winter atmosphere near Zurich should pay a visit to the Teehüsli Fallätsche, somewhat hidden away on the Uetliberg. Here, every Sunday and in all weathers, guests can enjoy a cup of hot tea and sometimes cake or soup, too. The Teehüsli can only be reached on foot. To do so, adventurous hikers follow the ridge path on the Uetliberg until they come to the turn-off leading to the Teehüsli Fallätsche.

Please Note!

Good, sturdy shoes are essential – the path can be slippery and steep in places.

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