Guidebook for Zürich
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Zürich has a few nice Spa places available - this one has a rooftop pool where you see over the city !
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Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa
150 BrandschenkestrasseZürich has a few nice Spa places available - this one has a rooftop pool where you see over the city !
Waid
Perfect place to overlook the whole city!
Behind our house, about 300m walk there is the Uetliberg (Zurich's housemountain) train stop. If you have a 24h ticket for the city, its valid on there too. A lovely view up there over the lake !
379 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ウェトリベルク
Behind our house, about 300m walk there is the Uetliberg (Zurich's housemountain) train stop. If you have a 24h ticket for the city, its valid on there too. A lovely view up there over the lake !
The highest building in town, obviously with a nice bar setting - careful, it ain't cheap !
52 現地メンバーのおすすめ
プライム・タワー
201 HardstrasseThe highest building in town, obviously with a nice bar setting - careful, it ain't cheap !
Lovely place for a coffee or drink, close to Bahnhofstrasse - over the roofs of the surrounding buildings.
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Urania Sternwarte
9 UraniastrasseLovely place for a coffee or drink, close to Bahnhofstrasse - over the roofs of the surrounding buildings.
Take the rack railway up and enjoy some walking or ice skating ! Apparently Europe's largest outdoor ice skating rink.
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ドルダー・スポーツ
36 AdlisbergstrasseTake the rack railway up and enjoy some walking or ice skating ! Apparently Europe's largest outdoor ice skating rink.
Zurich's port, also you can hop on a boat on there and do a little trip. If you book in advance, you can book a special boat trip e.g. on the brunch ship https://www.zsg.ch/en/dreamboats-overview.html
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Bürkliplatz
Tram BürkliplatzZurich's port, also you can hop on a boat on there and do a little trip. If you book in advance, you can book a special boat trip e.g. on the brunch ship https://www.zsg.ch/en/dreamboats-overview.html
中国庭園
138 BellerivestrasseWhere the Zurich folks spends their afterwork bbq time.
Sauna while overlooking the lake ? Yes please !
In summer I would recommend you rather to just chill it on the green than cramp yourself into the public swimming centre.. a matter of taste :)
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Enge Swimming Area Bar
9 MythenquaiSauna while overlooking the lake ? Yes please !
In summer I would recommend you rather to just chill it on the green than cramp yourself into the public swimming centre.. a matter of taste :)
The place to see and be seen - and swim, or just play beachvolleyball and have some cooktails. Usually extremely cramped, but well its all about being there !
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Flussbad Oberer Letten
10 LettenstegThe place to see and be seen - and swim, or just play beachvolleyball and have some cooktails. Usually extremely cramped, but well its all about being there !
Personally one of my favourites in summer for a swim and a bbq - when you reach the place its at the front cramped, but the further you progress, the more relaxed it gets.
55 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Werdinsel
Personally one of my favourites in summer for a swim and a bbq - when you reach the place its at the front cramped, but the further you progress, the more relaxed it gets.
If you just can't handle lakes or rivers - than this place is for you - open swimming pool area in summer !
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Freibad Letzigraben
5 EdelweissstrasseIf you just can't handle lakes or rivers - than this place is for you - open swimming pool area in summer !
Hallenbad City
71 SihlstrasseIndoor swimming - must I say more :)
Niederdorfstrasse
NiederdorfstrasseZurich's oldtown - good for a stroll.
Bahnhofstrasse
BahnhofstrasseZurich's main shopping street
A stretch of shops, restaurants and bars built into the arches of the old railway viaduct that runs between the bank of the river Limmat and Hardbrücke station.
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Viaduktstrasse
ViaduktstrasseA stretch of shops, restaurants and bars built into the arches of the old railway viaduct that runs between the bank of the river Limmat and Hardbrücke station.
Nordbrücke
58 DammstrasseBrunch !
Just off the viadukt area, lovely green to chill with a beer and just hang out or bring your own bbq with friends
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Josefswiese
197 JosefstrasseJust off the viadukt area, lovely green to chill with a beer and just hang out or bring your own bbq with friends
チューリッヒ美術館
1 Heimpl.Zurich's art gallery !
Electro - trendy ? They have been here for 10 years now, so you cannot go too wrong. :)
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Club Zukunft
33 DienerstrasseElectro - trendy ? They have been here for 10 years now, so you cannot go too wrong. :)
Gonzo is a former 'füdlischuppe' as we call it - well basically a former sexbar, at least thats the look they still sell - but these days its a place to dance, go wild on a thursday and hook up.
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Gonzo
135 LangstrasseGonzo is a former 'füdlischuppe' as we call it - well basically a former sexbar, at least thats the look they still sell - but these days its a place to dance, go wild on a thursday and hook up.
スイス国立博物館
2 MuseumstrasseLandesmuseum - well, its the national museum of Switzerland !
Redlight district and - as it goes these days in many cities - also the nightlife district !
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Langstrasse
Redlight district and - as it goes these days in many cities - also the nightlife district !
You gotta love riffraff - they have a bar plus they are the independent cinema at langstrasse !
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Riffraff Bar
57-63 NeugasseYou gotta love riffraff - they have a bar plus they are the independent cinema at langstrasse !
Wide seats, enough space to relax and not feel cramped ! Just what a cinema should be like - and bonus: its not too far from our place.
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KITAG CINEMAS Metropol
16 BadenerstrasseWide seats, enough space to relax and not feel cramped ! Just what a cinema should be like - and bonus: its not too far from our place.
Situated on the ground floor of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper offices, this stylish bar offers everything a cocktail lover might want. - Havent been yet, tell me if its really worth it ?!
Goethestrasse
GoethestrasseSituated on the ground floor of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper offices, this stylish bar offers everything a cocktail lover might want. - Havent been yet, tell me if its really worth it ?!
Schiffbau is the younger, infinitely cooler sister of Schauspielhaus, one of Zurich’s main theatres. For a start, the building looks amazing; a former industrial warehouse!
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
シッフバウ
Schiffbau is the younger, infinitely cooler sister of Schauspielhaus, one of Zurich’s main theatres. For a start, the building looks amazing; a former industrial warehouse!
If you are looking for a down-and-dirty Biergarten, Bauschänzli near Bürkliplatz might just be your place. Beer, music, and more beer. What else can you ask for?
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Bauschänzli
2 StadthausquaiIf you are looking for a down-and-dirty Biergarten, Bauschänzli near Bürkliplatz might just be your place. Beer, music, and more beer. What else can you ask for?
If you fancy checking out fleamarkets - don't miss this one. Every Saturday!
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Helvetiaplatz
If you fancy checking out fleamarkets - don't miss this one. Every Saturday!
If you don't fancy a coffee for your view, take the stairs up the church tour and enjoy a lovely view!
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グロスミュンスター大聖堂
7 GrossmünsterplatzIf you don't fancy a coffee for your view, take the stairs up the church tour and enjoy a lovely view!
Yup, its a backpackers, but it also has concerts in their bar and always some art on display.
Langstars Backpacker Hostel
120 LangstrasseYup, its a backpackers, but it also has concerts in their bar and always some art on display.
Free Bike rental (20.- deposit, plus an ID card) - offered by the city; several locations and you can return it at a different location. During the night rental is 10.- though.
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Züri rollt
Free Bike rental (20.- deposit, plus an ID card) - offered by the city; several locations and you can return it at a different location. During the night rental is 10.- though.
Free Bike rental (20.- deposit, plus an ID card) - offered by the city; several locations and you can return it at a different location. During the night rental is 10.- though.
Züri rollt Velowerkstatt
147 AffolternstrasseFree Bike rental (20.- deposit, plus an ID card) - offered by the city; several locations and you can return it at a different location. During the night rental is 10.- though.
Zürich
Zürich Main Trainstation
Zürich Stadelhofen
10 Stadelhoferstrasse2nd largest trainstation in town just off the lake of Zürich.
Just one of many as I gather - heard great things about it, still having to try it :)
Escape Quest Zurich
41 TitlisstrasseJust one of many as I gather - heard great things about it, still having to try it :)
Wassersportzentrum Tiefenbrunnen
264 BellerivestrasseWakeboarding and the like :)
Bootsvermietung Lago
6 UtoquaiRent a foot pedal boat for an hour in the summer and relax on the lake.
Bootsvermietung Enge Zurich
25 MythenquaiRent a foot pedal boat for an hour in the summer and relax on the lake.
Bootsvermietung Rytz+Kreuzer
8 SeefeldquaiRent a foot pedal boat for an hour in the summer and relax on the lake.
Food Scene
Na
Chilled place to go for a drink ! Next to it are a few other places just like it.
YOYO Pizza
12 FriesenbergstrassePizza take away place close by
Lacking a bit of Berlin in your life ? Get yourself a drink here !
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Frau Gerolds Garten
23 GeroldstrasseLacking a bit of Berlin in your life ? Get yourself a drink here !
The Bite
15 BrauerstrasseYummi burgers ! But try to book in advance !
The oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe (since 1902), also a club, a chillout lounge, but I would recommend you to go because of the 6m long buffet with around 120 different dishes - also takeaway!
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Haus Hiltl
28 SihlstrasseThe oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe (since 1902), also a club, a chillout lounge, but I would recommend you to go because of the 6m long buffet with around 120 different dishes - also takeaway!
Other than its mothership at Langstrasse, this in autumn 2015 opened asian place is not always cramped - if your up for some decent, quick asian sit down food on long benches - this is your address!
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Sue's Kitchen
18 Meinrad-Lienert-StrasseOther than its mothership at Langstrasse, this in autumn 2015 opened asian place is not always cramped - if your up for some decent, quick asian sit down food on long benches - this is your address!
Looking for a coffee at the lake ? Look no further if.. you are into the sort of trendy, chic sort of scene!
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Quai 61
61 MythenquaiLooking for a coffee at the lake ? Look no further if.. you are into the sort of trendy, chic sort of scene!
Yummie, yummie, yummie ! Maroccon cuisine - but they have it all, from your traditional maroccan tea setting to dinner, to lunch, to swiss brunches ! And the place is worth the visit - book though !
103 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Maison Blunt
5 GasometerstrasseYummie, yummie, yummie ! Maroccon cuisine - but they have it all, from your traditional maroccan tea setting to dinner, to lunch, to swiss brunches ! And the place is worth the visit - book though !
Café des Amis
88 NordstrasseBrunch!
Brunch ! Lunch ! Dinner ! you got it all - check their website - and its childrenfriendly !
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Markthalle Im Viadukt
ViaduktstrasseBrunch ! Lunch ! Dinner ! you got it all - check their website - and its childrenfriendly !
If you just can't do it without your irish pub - then choose Kennedys, its big, it has it all !
Kennedy's
14 FreischützgasseIf you just can't do it without your irish pub - then choose Kennedys, its big, it has it all !
Yummie mexican food, loud music, fun - cocktails, certainly not for any tranquillo dinner. From the outside it looks like your typical old swiss restaurant - nothing fancy!
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Tres Kilos
175 DufourstrasseYummie mexican food, loud music, fun - cocktails, certainly not for any tranquillo dinner. From the outside it looks like your typical old swiss restaurant - nothing fancy!
Well, 'mexican', food, the interior is funny, and the food serving is nice - so that is the main reason to hit this venue.
Turm
1 Obere ZäuneWell, 'mexican', food, the interior is funny, and the food serving is nice - so that is the main reason to hit this venue.
back in the day sometimes did my homework there during the day, but frankly, its a great bar too !
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Kafi Schoffel
7 Schoffelgasseback in the day sometimes did my homework there during the day, but frankly, its a great bar too !
Fancy typical Swiss food? Go here ! Very loud, noisy - but you won't be disappointed :)
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Zeughauskeller
28A BahnhofstrasseFancy typical Swiss food? Go here ! Very loud, noisy - but you won't be disappointed :)
Swiss food ? A bit of a chic ambiente ? If you say yes to both - this is the place !
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クローネンハレ
4 RämistrasseSwiss food ? A bit of a chic ambiente ? If you say yes to both - this is the place !
Really a former horse stable I believe (that is what the name says), drinks and parties - both goes here.
Reithalle
8 GessneralleeReally a former horse stable I believe (that is what the name says), drinks and parties - both goes here.
Some whisper, its the new best Veggie place in town - haven't tried it yet, so I'm still vouching for Hiltl - but give it a shot and tell me !
Gärtnerei
21 SihlstrasseSome whisper, its the new best Veggie place in town - haven't tried it yet, so I'm still vouching for Hiltl - but give it a shot and tell me !
Newest and hip Veggie place - also offers burgers, so heard from a few meat lovers, it ain't bad ;) funky and lovely, but closes early !
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Elle'n'Belle
118 LimmatstrasseNewest and hip Veggie place - also offers burgers, so heard from a few meat lovers, it ain't bad ;) funky and lovely, but closes early !
fun mixture between bar and light dining (mussels), and they have a food store inside their venue too that you can shop at til late.
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les halles
6 Pfingstweidstrassefun mixture between bar and light dining (mussels), and they have a food store inside their venue too that you can shop at til late.
Gnüsserei "gourmet shop" Shop
18 GiessereistrasseYummi brunch !
While it’s not the first place to think of putting a restaurant on the roof of a Bahnhofstrasse department store, its quickly showing it stands apart, with its Asian fusion foods and its killer view!
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Rooftop
74 BahnhofstrasseWhile it’s not the first place to think of putting a restaurant on the roof of a Bahnhofstrasse department store, its quickly showing it stands apart, with its Asian fusion foods and its killer view!
Yummi Lebanese food - has 2 locations in Zurich - check which one you are closer too when you are on the road!
14 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Moudi's Lecker Garten
86 WinterthurerstrasseYummi Lebanese food - has 2 locations in Zurich - check which one you are closer too when you are on the road!
An institution, high class Swiss food, 4star sort of environment, private and classy! The venue otherwise also has loads of concerts etc. so check their page to see what is on.
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Volkshaus Bar
60 StauffacherstrasseAn institution, high class Swiss food, 4star sort of environment, private and classy! The venue otherwise also has loads of concerts etc. so check their page to see what is on.
In the midst of the old town - if you want the melted swiss cheese experience: this is it!
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Raclette Stube
16 ZähringerstrasseIn the midst of the old town - if you want the melted swiss cheese experience: this is it!
George
Critics' choice
A recent newcomer on the block, with a converted penthouse setting placed right over a casino, George has become the default setting for Zurich's upmarket party people.
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George
5 Sihlstrasse
George
Critics' choice
A recent newcomer on the block, with a converted penthouse setting placed right over a casino, George has become the default setting for Zurich's upmarket party people.
This was once Zurich’s first cinema, now the Razzia in the Seefeld district houses a stylish bar (as well as a restaurant).
20 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Razzia
82 SeefeldstrasseThis was once Zurich’s first cinema, now the Razzia in the Seefeld district houses a stylish bar (as well as a restaurant).
This cosy café bar next to Fritschiwiese is the only place of its kind in this very corner of town and as a result it’s usually crowded with locals.
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Z am Park
275 ZurlindenstrasseThis cosy café bar next to Fritschiwiese is the only place of its kind in this very corner of town and as a result it’s usually crowded with locals.
Zurichs most preserved tavern! The "Öpfelchammer", endearingly called "Oeli", is the Number One meeting place for everybody. The “Oeli” also has its own “laws”.
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Oepfelchammer
12 RindermarktZurichs most preserved tavern! The "Öpfelchammer", endearingly called "Oeli", is the Number One meeting place for everybody. The “Oeli” also has its own “laws”.
Sieben Samurai
180 WeststrasseOh the sushi ! And for a decent price !
PS: they have 2 locations
Well, Zurich ain't the most affordable place in Europe, so if you fancy burger and don't wanna overspend, get your fast food here!
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Holy Cow!
28 ZähringerstrasseWell, Zurich ain't the most affordable place in Europe, so if you fancy burger and don't wanna overspend, get your fast food here!
Have a burrito take away or sit on the benches/table setting for your meal. Prices are around 15 - 20 swiss francs
Burrito Brothers
236 HardstrasseHave a burrito take away or sit on the benches/table setting for your meal. Prices are around 15 - 20 swiss francs
Indian food - whatever you order, you get to choose something from another dish to be added to your plate. Take away or eat in. Reasonably priced - think 15.- upwards.
naanu Take & Eat
104 PfingstweidstrasseIndian food - whatever you order, you get to choose something from another dish to be added to your plate. Take away or eat in. Reasonably priced - think 15.- upwards.
Free Bike rental (20.- deposit, plus an ID card) - offered by the city; several locations and you can return it at a different location. During the night rental is 10.- though.
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Rolli's Steakhouse
352 SchaffhauserstrasseFree Bike rental (20.- deposit, plus an ID card) - offered by the city; several locations and you can return it at a different location. During the night rental is 10.- though.
Kokoro
25 NeufrankengasseJapanese food :)
Ban Song Thai
6 KirchgasseGood thai
Fribourger Fonduestübli
38 RotwandstrasseFondue..
On the weekends with live djs during the day. Chilled out coffee place/bar.
9 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Enfant Terrible
156 ZentralstrasseOn the weekends with live djs during the day. Chilled out coffee place/bar.
Veery affordable brunch under 20 franks. Also has vegan breakfast. Nice place, and only a few minutes from ours.
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Kafi Dihei
231 ZurlindenstrasseVeery affordable brunch under 20 franks. Also has vegan breakfast. Nice place, and only a few minutes from ours.
Drinks & Nightlife
SALSARICA - TANZSCHULE & CLUB FÜR SALSA & CO.
101 PfingstweidstrasseCuban Salsa nights !
When the barstaff has time - ask them for a special creation of their choice - you won't be disappointed !
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Raygrodski Bar
49 SihlfeldstrasseWhen the barstaff has time - ask them for a special creation of their choice - you won't be disappointed !
During the day a men only river outdoor swimming area, it transforms early evenings into a gorgeous bar with pizza and drinks - often overrun though by all the folks working nearby. Still worth it!
78 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Rimini Bar
10 BadwegDuring the day a men only river outdoor swimming area, it transforms early evenings into a gorgeous bar with pizza and drinks - often overrun though by all the folks working nearby. Still worth it!
Kafischnaps
57 KornhausstrasseBrunch !
One of my favourites when it comes to bars, - a harbor setting inside, nice staff, good whiskeys, sometimes live music, relaxed people, gets quite full quickly.
17 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hafenkneipe
12 MilitärstrasseOne of my favourites when it comes to bars, - a harbor setting inside, nice staff, good whiskeys, sometimes live music, relaxed people, gets quite full quickly.
looking for spare ribs ? Same owners as the bite, big location, opened recently, mostly very full !
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
6 Pfingstweidstrasselooking for spare ribs ? Same owners as the bite, big location, opened recently, mostly very full !
Oh my..defo worth a visit - have you seen that bar ! The choice, plus they play jazz..need I say more ! Check it out online if its your thing
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Widder Bar
6 WiddergasseOh my..defo worth a visit - have you seen that bar ! The choice, plus they play jazz..need I say more ! Check it out online if its your thing
Tapas & Friends
86 AemtlerstrasseTapas..
The range of bottles behind the bar is truly impressive - over 1,150 spirits, apparently.. figure for yourself !
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Old Crow
4 SchwanengasseThe range of bottles behind the bar is truly impressive - over 1,150 spirits, apparently.. figure for yourself !
Situated on the ground floor of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper offices, this stylish bar offers everything a cocktail lover might want.
Nietturm
4 SchiffbaustrasseSituated on the ground floor of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper offices, this stylish bar offers everything a cocktail lover might want.
The place is always lively, yet never too crowded. It attracts a diverse bunch of locals, students and office workers, hence nobody feels out of place.
23 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Si o No
6 AnkerstrasseThe place is always lively, yet never too crowded. It attracts a diverse bunch of locals, students and office workers, hence nobody feels out of place.
DESPERADO Zürich-Höngg
215 LimmattalstrasseMexicano !!
Devi's Pearl Bar
83 BirmensdorferstrasseNever been, but its close by, so maybe check it out ?
Many love this place - I always found it a bit weird, but have a look for yourself !
18 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Wohnzimmer Bar
10 KalkbreitestrasseMany love this place - I always found it a bit weird, but have a look for yourself !
Plüsch — Cafe Bar
16 AemtlerstrasseLovely spot for a coffee, also has wifi !
Play Bar
277 BadenerstrasseClose neighbourhood bar, chilled place.
A low-key star in Zurich's gay bar scene. With no exuberant glamour and just the occasional party, Daniel H. is very relaxed and heterofriendly.
7 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Daniel H
51 MüllerstrasseA low-key star in Zurich's gay bar scene. With no exuberant glamour and just the occasional party, Daniel H. is very relaxed and heterofriendly.
Open all night - the place to start or end a night - old pub sort of place, even with an active music box at times.
27 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Ole Ole Bar
138 LangstrasseOpen all night - the place to start or end a night - old pub sort of place, even with an active music box at times.
Bar Nachtflug
4 Stüssihofstattgo and check it out !
Mata Hari
3 GeißstraßeInto rock ? Should be your thing then.
Technical University - but also has a bar there which is due to its student clientel on the cheap side and on top of it offers a fantastic view over the city !
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ETH Zürich
101 RämistrasseTechnical University - but also has a bar there which is due to its student clientel on the cheap side and on top of it offers a fantastic view over the city !
Amboss Rampe
80 ZollstrasseBar, Club - and also does a decent lunch menu, just off the mainstation.
Looking for a french bistro sort of place ? Yummie breakfast, lunch and also nice in the evenings for a drink !
23 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Salon
20 WeststrasseLooking for a french bistro sort of place ? Yummie breakfast, lunch and also nice in the evenings for a drink !
A bookshop, a bar, and a coffee/lunch place in one - they have a few tables outside too. Lovely place !
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Sphères, bar, buch, bühne
66 HardturmstrasseA bookshop, a bar, and a coffee/lunch place in one - they have a few tables outside too. Lovely place !
Shopping
Think Vienna Coffee place - oh and all is in pink on the groundfloor - and its full, full, full - but still, you just might wanna go and take a look if you are close by.
34 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Schober Cafe
4 NapfgasseThink Vienna Coffee place - oh and all is in pink on the groundfloor - and its full, full, full - but still, you just might wanna go and take a look if you are close by.