{"id":29040,"date":"2021-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/uncategorized\/zurich"},"modified":"2022-05-11T12:52:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T12:52:29","slug":"zurich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/countries\/switzerland\/zurich\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in Zurich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shrugging off its reputation as a boring capital of finance and fondue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/travel\/zurich?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_Zurich\">Zurich<\/a> is actually\u2014gasp!\u2014becoming cool with plenty of things to see and do. In Zurich-West, the former no-go industrial area of District 5 is now the epicentre for everything trendy in the city, with a food hall, hip boutiques, and a cutting-edge gallery scene. Public art is everywhere, popping up in parks, beneath train tracks, and even along the pricey shopping thoroughfare Bahnhofstrasse. And while Zurich will never be cheap, there are plenty of ways to save your Swiss Francs, from free bike rentals to gratis galleries to wallet-friendly sausages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Zurich      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Zurich  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich2-1024x454.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2098\"\/><figcaption>Landlubbers need not apply. A boat trip on Lake Zurich is a leisurely way to see the city. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked beneath the brick arches of a century-old railway viaduct in Zurich-West\u2019s redeveloped District 5, Im Viadukt is packed with cool restaurants, cafes and shops. At its heart is the indoor market, where around 20 vendors sell everything from produce to pasta to pastries, and of course, a huge variety of Swiss cheese. Much of what you\u2019ll find here is sourced in Switzerland, and it\u2019s easy to assemble a hyper-local picnic lunch. Get some sliced meat or charcuterie at S\u00fcdhang miniMetzg, specialty cheese at Tritt-K\u00e4se, freshly baked bread at St. Jakob Beck and a bottle of reasonably priced wine at S\u00fcdhang. If you want a ready-made meal, St. Jakob Beck has excellent sandwiches and The Pie Shop offers traditional English-style pies (meat, veg and sweet) to go, plus homemade sausage rolls on Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich3_square_topleft-1024x683.png\" alt=\"If you didn\u2019t eat a bratwurst in Zurich, did you really go at all? Credit: Sternen Grill\" data-id=\"2092\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich3_square_topleft.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/zurich3_square_topleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-2092\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">If you didn\u2019t eat a bratwurst in Zurich, did you really go at all? Credit: Sternen Grill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich4_square_topright-1024x683.png\" alt=\"What\u2019s the wurst that can happen? Credit: Sternen Grill\" data-id=\"2086\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich4_square_topright.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/zurich4_square_topright\/\" class=\"wp-image-2086\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">What\u2019s the wurst that can happen? Credit: Sternen Grill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retro signs, vintage bikes, quirky curios, and a foosball table create an eclectic backdrop for excellent <em>moules et frites<\/em> at nearby Les Halles. This casual bar\/restaurant inside a former industrial warehouse is a local favourite, not only because of its laid back atmosphere but also thanks to its palatable prices. A small mussels and fries runs you 23CHF, a large 29CHF (about 22\u20ac and 27\u20ac, respectively) and a glass of beer or wine is around 6CHF (5.60\u20ac). Note that there\u2019s no table service; order and pay for your food and drinks at the counter and wait for them to be delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day or night, there\u2019s always a queue at Sternen Grill, a Zurich institution located near the city\u2019s theater district. It\u2019s justly famous for its bratwurst\u2014snappy on the outside and juicy on the inside\u2014served on a crusty roll and topped with its own brand of fiery, sinus-clearing mustard. Add to your hearty snack a side of crispy fries or zippy, mustardy potato salad. There\u2019s a full, seated restaurant one floor up with lake views, but you\u2019ll pay almost twice as much for the privilege. Most take their sausage to go, enjoying it al fresco on a bench at Sechsel\u00e4utenplatz, a picturesque square dominated by the grand neo-classical Zurich Opera House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich5_square_bottomleft-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"For those who enjoy the finer things, wine and charcuterie at S\u00fcdhang miniMetzg is a must. Credit: S\u00fcdhang miniMetzg \" data-id=\"2080\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich5_square_bottomleft.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/zurich5_square_bottomleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-2080\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">For those who enjoy the finer things, wine and charcuterie at S\u00fcdhang miniMetzg is a must. Credit: S\u00fcdhang miniMetzg <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich6_square_bottomright-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Zurich\u2019s District 5 is full of trendy bars and restaurants, like Im Viadukt. Credit: Im Viadukt\" data-id=\"2074\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich6_square_bottomright.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/zurich6_square_bottomright\/\" class=\"wp-image-2074\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Zurich\u2019s District 5 is full of trendy bars and restaurants, like Im Viadukt. Credit: Im Viadukt<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quickest way to explore Zurich on a city break is on two wheels and fortunately, bikes are free to rent in the city. All you need is a valid ID and a deposit of 20CHF; rent them at the Velostation at main train station at Europaplatz year-round, or at three other locations in the city from May to October. Bike lanes are well marked, though be aware that the city is slightly hilly and there are lots of cobblestones in the Old Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A whopping 1,300 works of public art dot the city\u2014from historic frescoes by Giacometti to contemporary pieces by emerging artists\u2014and all of them are free to see, so get pedaling! One of the most famous is Jean Tinguely\u2019s 1967 sculpture \u201cHeureka,\u201d set in Z\u00fcrichhorn park on the scenic banks of Lake Zurich. The large kinetic sculpture, an assemblage of scrap metal, pipes, tubes, wheels, and electric motors, still functions, running three times daily from April to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the downtown\u2019s bustling Bahnhofstrasse, Julian Opie\u2019s giant, 164-square-foot LED artwork of people walking echoes the real-life shoppers on the pavement below. Look for it on the facade of the fancy PKZ Women flagship, at Bahnhofstrasse 88. Nearby, walk in, under and around the 63 polished granite blocks that form \u201cPavillon-Skulptur,\u201d created by one of Switzerland\u2019s top artists, Max Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross the river to Zurich-West and head to Hardaupark, where you\u2019ll easily spot the towering, 50-foot-high \u201cY\u201d sculpture by Kosovo artist Sislej Xhafa. Resembling a slingshot, the sculpture functions as a huge swing and is a favorite of neighbourhood children and, naturally, Instagrammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zurich West\u2019s District 5 is chock-full of contemporary art, both outdoors and in. Installed beneath the overpass on Escher-Wyss-Platz is an homage to the area\u2019s industrial past: \u201cTowers,\u201d by the Cuban artist duo Los Carpinteros, is two monumental red-brick sculptures fashioned in the shape of drill bits. A short walk away is the art hub L\u00f6wenbr\u00e4ukunst, a repurposed L\u00f6wenbr\u00e4u factory that\u2019s home to seven galleries\u2014including leading international gallery Hauser &amp; Wirth\u2014and two of the city\u2019s top contemporary art museums: Kunsthalle Z\u00fcrich and the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art. Visiting the galleries is free, and while the museums have entry fees, both offer free admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m.\u20138 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich7_left-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Sislej Xhafa\u2019s \u201cY\u201d swing in Hardau Park makes you think. 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Credit: Shutterstock \" data-id=\"3274\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich8_right.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/zurich8_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-3274\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Zurich\u2019s Opera House has been entertaining the masses since 1891. Credit: Shutterstock <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby are more world-class galleries, including Galerie Eva Presenhuber, which represents the likes of Doug Aitken and Trisha Donnelly, and Galerie Peter Kilchmann, which has mounted exhibitions by Francis Al\u00ffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does the area have a great art scene, it\u2019s also home to some excellent indie shopping. Under the brick arches of Im Viadukt are dozens of fashionable boutiques, including the concept store BIG Mode Werkstat, which presents up-and-coming designers; BrankoB, stocking upscale international menswear brands; erfolg for organic, sustainable T-shirts and knitwear, and vintage treasures at Caritas Secondhand. Nearby, you can\u2019t miss the FREITAG flagship\u2014set inside a stack of 19 shipping containers rising 85 feet. Here you\u2019ll find four floors of merch, including hundreds of colors and styles of the brand\u2019s cult messenger bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Zurich      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Zurich  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/ch\/hours-za1-4rich-west.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_CH_Zurich_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_200903_376217_373297\">25hours Hotel Z\u00fcrich West<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in the trendy district of the same name, 25hours Hotel Z\u00fcrich West fits right in with its artsy, creative surroundings. Inside the glassy new-build hotel you\u2019ll find riotously colourful interiors punctuated with groovy tubular light installations, quirky artwork and bright contemporary furnishings. The lobby restaurant, Ribelli, serves up excellent Middle Eastern cuisine and amenities include a sauna with panoramic city views. It\u2019s also free to hire the hotel-branded Mini car (upon availability). You\u2019re 10 minutes by foot to Im Viadukt, in the heart of the industrial district. Just out front, Tram 4 gets you close to Hardbr\u00fccke train station in less than 10 minutes where there are links to the airport and the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich9_left-1024x691.png\" alt=\"Enjoy cityscape views from 25hours\u2019 calming sauna. Credit: 25hours Hotel Zurich West\" data-id=\"3268\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zurich9_left.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/zurich9_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-3268\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Enjoy cityscape views from 25hours\u2019 calming sauna. 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