Zurich In Your Pocket

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October - November 2014

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Autumn fl avoursPumpkins, chestnuts and wild game

Urban living 2.0A visit to the new urban complex Kalkbreite

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Contents

Autumn is pumpkin season, and on Juckerhof farm they do strange things with them! See p. 64. PD

Arriving & Getting Around 6

Get your bearings

City Basics 8

Facts, habits, attitudes

History 11

Once upon a time

Culture & Events 12

Concerts, shows and exhibitions

Kalkbreite: an urban laboratory 18

Community living and cluster fl ats

Quick picks 20

The editors’ favourites on one page

Restaurants 21

Fine dining, cheesy treats and much more

Cafés 32

Chocolate, coff ee and conversation

Nightlife 33

Bars, pubs and clubs

Sightseeing 38

Churches, parks and museums

Zurich Nord 45

Restaurants and bars in the north of the city

Shopping 46

Fancy fashion and Swiss design

Watches & Jewellery 51

Where to fi nd the one you’re looking for

Zurich for kids 56

Major fun for minor citizens

Queer Zurich 58

Hotels 59

Hotels, hostels, pensions

Day trips 64

Mountains, monasteries, museums

Directory 67

Maps & IndexStreet register 68

City map 70-73

Index 73

Public transport map 74

Kalkbreite is an exciting new urban development - read our special on p. 18. ZIYP

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N I E D E R D O R F M A R K T G A S S E 1 2 - Z Ü R I C H

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ForewordComplaining about the lack of aff ordable fl ats for rent is a mainstay of cocktail-party conversation in Zurich – and now statistics recently said the proportion of empty fl ats in the city had doubled! But the joy in Zurich was short-lived, as most of the available fl ats are in the luxury price range. Fine if you’re a bank manager!

Obviously many real estate developers have been building solely for the top-most market segment, but at least one resi-dential development in Zurich has been far more imaginative. The new Kalkbreite is an urban development that aims to be eco-friendly, socially innovative and admittedly a bit trendy – but also aff ordable for lots of diff erent kinds of people. We like it. We’ve actually done a whole feature on it (p. 18)!

Another exciting new construction in Zurich is an old dairy factory – and it’s much bigger than Kalkbreite. This indus-trial hulk has been totally transformed to house all the city’s art schools, with over 1500 rooms for 5000 students – whether they’re into industrial design, ballet, animation fi lm or classical piano. The museum of design (p. 41) is now also there – defi nitely worth a visit.

So yes, there are a few new reasons to visit Zurich! And now you even know what to talk about if you end up at a cocktail party.

CZECHREPUBLIC

SOUTHAFRICA

DUTCHCARIBBEAN

POLAND

ROMANIAHUNGARY

SERBIABOSNIA

ALBANIA

GREECE

FYR MACEDONIA

BULGARIAMONTENEGRO

ITALYCROATIASLOVENIA

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

UKRAINE

GEORGIA

BELARUS

LITHUANIA

LATVIA

ESTONIA

RUSSIA

GERMANYBELGIUM

NETHERLANDS

NORTHERNIRELAND

IRELAND

COVER STORY

The River Limmat puts its mark on Zurich’s townscape – and a very pleasant mark it is. Our cover shows the river bank upstream from the Rudolf-Brun bridge, with Lindenhof and its autumnal trees up on top, Schipfe street below and the tower of St. Peter to the left. Photo: Zurich Tourism / Juan Rubiano

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Arriving & Getting AroundArriving & Getting Around

ARRIVING BY PLANEZurich International Airport (ZRH) lies 13 kilometres north of the city centre in Kloten and handles around 700 fl ights a day going to over 170 destinations worldwide. You can fi nd ATMs and switzerlandinfo desks at Arrival 1 and Arrival 2 just after you pass customs. There you can fi nd free copies of Zurich In Your Pocket. There is a big public shopping area with most shops open from 08:00 - 21:00 (groceries from 06:00 - 23:00) and a free Wi-fi for the fi rst 60 minutes, just connect your device to ’ZurichAirport’.

To get to town: The easiest and fastest way to get to and from the airport is by train. Take one of the fast trains or slower S-trains leaving from the underground train station near terminals 1 and 2 - if the sign on the platform reads Zürich HB (HB = Hauptbahnhof = main station), it’s the right train. Up to ten trains leave an hour and the journey takes roughly ten minutes. Tickets can be bought at the counters or at the ticket machines (switch them to English on the fi rst screen) next to the stairs leading down to the platforms. A ticket for an adult is 6.60Sfr and valid for one hour in the whole city (3 zones). If you plan to do more travelling by public transport, make it a 24-hour ticket for just twice the price or consider buying a ZürichCARD (see p. 40).

A taxi ride to central Zurich costs around 60Sfr. Offi cial taxi stands are just outside Arrivals 1 and 2.

Tram N°10 takes you from the airport via Oerlikon to Zurich main station as well. The journey takes 37 minutes, same tickets as for the trains are valid. Good option if your hotel is in Zurich Nord.

ARRIVING BY TRAINZurich’s main train station, referred to by locals as HB (short for Hauptbahnhof, say haa-bay), is right in the centre of the city. All international and domestic trains leave and arrive here. From the platforms just follow the herd towards the main hall, where you will fi nd ticket offi ces and the tourist information. Trams, buses and taxis leave just outside the station.At the ticket offi ce in the main hall you can buy train tickets (also available at the many ticket machines), tickets

for public transport in Zurich and also change money. For time tables and tickets refer to www.sbb.ch or call +41 900 300 300 (1.19Sfr/min).

ARRIVING BY BUSBuses from other European countries arrive at the bus station (Bus Terminal Sihlquai, E-1), two minutes walk north from the main train station. The connections are run by private companies, most connections are to Eastern and Southern Europe. The bus station itself off ers very few facilities but you can buy some tickets here. Zurich sightseeing buses start here as well.

ARRIVING BY CARThe Swiss highways A1, A2, A3 and A4 lead from all directions to Zurich and if you follow the signs to Zurich City the city centre is quite easy to reach. But parking is scarce and very expensive. For overnight parking you can try to fi nd a slot in the so-called blue zone in residential areas - parking there is free from 19:00 - 08:00, indicate your arrival time on your parking disk.

Driving in Switzerland is generally easy. If you’re using the motorways you have to buy a vignette for 40Sfr (available at petrol stations and post offi ces). Remember that trams always have right of way, as well as pedestrians on zebra-crossings without traffi c lights.

The legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0.05%, which should allow you to have roughly one glass of beer before driving. The standard speed limit is 50km/h in urban areas, 80km/h outside towns and 120km/h on motorways. In residential zones in Zurich, the speed limit is often 30km/h. Fines are high and yes, Switzerland has agreements with many European countries to make sure you pay the fi ne even if you have a foreign number plate. You may use your home driving license in Switzerland as long as it is valid - if the license is a non EU-one and in a language other than French, English, Italian or German it is recommended that it be accompanied by an international one.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrainsThe train network is fast, reliable and extensive. For getting around in Switzerland, trains are defi nitely best - from Zurich there are connections to all the major Swiss cities once or twice an hour. The state owned train company is called SBB. For time tables refer to www .sbb .ch. Tickets are sold on vending machines (switch them to English on the fi rst screen) and at the counters in the main hall at Zurich main train station. You can purchase single and return tickets. Children up to 5 travel for free, from 6 - 16 years they pay the half-fare. If you plan on travelling around Switzerland a lot, get a half-fare card for one month for 120Sfr - and travel for half the fare on all public transport. If you board a train without a valid ticket, you will have to pay a fi ne of 90Sfr.

City transportZurich’s public transport network includes trams, buses, local trains and ships on the lake and on the river. The ticket system is fairly simple: Zurich’s cantonal network is divided into zones. So you don’t buy tickets for a trip, but rather for a zone. The network of the city of Zurich is one zone, zone number 110 (see map page 74). Tickets are valid in the chosen zones on all kinds of transport. For getting around the city (zone 110) a day pass valid for 24 hours will cost you 8.40Sfr, a single ticket valid for 1 hour 4.20Sfr. Children up to 5 travel for free, 6 - 16 year-olds pay the so-called half-fare (which actually is 2.90Sfr). These tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines you fi nd at almost every stop (most of them now take credit cards). Be aware that Uetliberg and the airport are not within zone 110. If you get caught without a valid ticket, it’s 90Sfr. For all questions about public transport, get advice at VBZ Ticketerias, situated at larger tram stops throughout the city.

Another option is the ZürichCARD (24Sfr/24hrs, 48Sfr/72hrs), which is valid for zone 110 and between the airport and the city, as well as giving you free entry to many museums. The Zurich card is available at most ticket machines, VBZ Ticketerias and at the Tourist Information. See p. 40 for more infromation.

Public transport in Zurich runs roughly from 05:00 - 00:30. There are night buses in the nights Fri/Sat and Sat/Sun to all parts of the town. Most of them start at Bellevue and pass by Central and Escher-Wyss Platz. They require a 5Sfr supplement to any valid ticket. Send a text message from your mobile with the word ’NZ’ to 988 to purchase the supplement by phone.

TAXISThere are 1350 licenced taxis in Zurich and in general they are clean, safe, reliable - and expensive. It’s usually easy to get one, even in rush hours. The city sets the following maximum prices for taxis (and all companies we know charge the maximum): initial fee 6Sfr, 3.80Sfr per kilometre, 69Sfr per hour. Taxi drivers have to and usually do use their metres. You’ll fi nd taxis at offi cial taxi stands. You can hail them from the streets as well.

If in doubt stick with the following big and reliable com-panies:

TAXI 444Qtel. +41 44 444 44 44.

TAXI 7x7Qtel. +41 44 777 77 77.

BICYCLESMany locals in Zurich get around town by bicycle. For the fl at areas around Lake Zurich and the river, a bike is ideal.

ZÜRI ROLLT - BIKES FOR FREEBikes to borrow for free - all you need is identifi cation and 20Sfr as a deposit. The Velostation Süd is in containers close to track 3, just outside the station. The northern one is close to track 18.QE-1, Hauptbahnhof / Velostation Nord & Süd, tel. +41 43 288 34 45, www .zuerirollt .ch. Nord open daily 08:00 - 21:30, Süd 08:00 - 19:30, Sat & Sun closed.

CAR RENTALAll you need to rent a car in Switzerland is a credit card, an ID and a valid licence.

AVISQC-3, Gartenhofstrasse 17, 8Werd, tel. +41 44 296 87 87, www .avis .ch. Open 07:30 - 18:30, Sat 07:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 16:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00.

If you’re running down Bahnhofstrasse to catch that train: aim for the big arch. Zurich Tourism (CM)

The Polybahn takes you up to the ETH in industrial-age style. AM

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City BasicsCity Basics

CUSTOMSSwitzerland is not member of the European customs union. On the one hand that gives you the opportunity to buy real tax-free goods at airports when you are travelling from and to Switzerland. On the other hand there are tight restric-tions on the goods you can take free of customs duty from Switzerland to your country. For EU-countries the following customs and tax allowances apply (for other countries check with the according customs authorities):

Tobacco: 200 (50 to some countries) cigarettes or 100 (20) cigarillos or 50 (10) cigars or 250 gr (50) of smoking tobacco.

Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol or 2 litres of spirits with less than 22% vol, 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer.

Other goods: Max value of all goods: 430 euros for air travellers and 300 euros for other travellers.

Goods over these limits must be declared when entering a EU-country, additional taxes and VAT may apply.

In Switzerland there is duty free shopping for arriving pas-sengers as well.

DRINKINGThe drinking age in Switzerland is 16 for wine and beer and 18 for spirits and alcopops. The standard sizes for beer are the 0.3 litre Stange (pronounce: shtang-eh) and the 0.5 litre Grosses (gro-sus). The long-standing medium-scale brewers are increasingly getting competition from innovative local brewers. Check out Sprint, Paul or Appenzeller for instance.Swiss wines are also not to be underestimated. While the best may come from further south, you’ll fi nd some very good Blauburgunders (red) and Riesling Sylvaners (white) from the Zurich region. Traditional Swiss spirits are fruit brandies, cherry (Kirsch) and pear (Williams) being the most common.

ELECTRICITYElectricity in Switzerland is 230 V, 50 Hz AC. Plug sockets are round and take three round pins - they can take Eu-roplugs with two pins. If you are coming from the US, UK or Ireland you defi nitely need an adaptor - as well as from many other countries.

HEALTH & EMERGENCYEmergency telephone numbers (operators usually speak basic English):

Ambulance: 144Police: 117Firebrigade: 118

If you need medical attention, there are several walk-in medi-cal centres, like Permanence at the main railway station (facing Bahnhofstrasse), where you just pull a ticket and wait your turn (+41 44 215 44 44, Bahnhofplatz 15, open 07:00 - 22:00), Notfall Zürich 3 (+41 43 811 81 18, Zypressen-strasse 39, open 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00, closed Sun) or mediX (+41 44 298 50 50, Badenerstrasse 41, open 07:00 - 21:00, Sun 08:00 - 18:00). Zurich also has three public hos-pitals with emergency units which are open 24 hours a day for urgent matters. You can just walk in, but expect to wait:

EMERGENCY UNIT UNIVERSITÄTSSPITALQG-2, Rämistrasse 100, 8ETH / Universitätsspital, tel. +41 44 255 11 11. Open 24 / 7.

EMERGENCY UNIT STADTSPITAL TRIEMLIQBirmensdorferstrasse 497, 8Triemli, tel. +41 44 466 11 11. Open 24 / 7.

EMERGENCY UNIT STADTSPITAL WAIDQK-4, Tièchestrasse 99, 8Bucheggplatz, tel. +41 44 366 20 55. Open 24 / 7.

PharmaciesPharmacies (Apotheke in German) on night duty are open 24 hours, a sign on every pharmacy’s door will tell you where the next pharmacy on duty is. You can also call +41 900 55 35 55 (1.50 Sfr/min) which will connect you to the next pharma-cy on duty. The pharmacy at main station (Bahnhofplatz 15, +41 44 225 42 42) is always open until midnight, the one at Bellevue always 24 / 7 (Theaterstrasse 14, +41 44 266 62 22).

INTERNET / WI-FIIn the era of laptops and smartphones internet cafés are not as necessary as they were. What you really need are hotspots. Many cafés and bars in Zurich have free Wi-fi for their customers. You will also fi nd the commercial Wi-fi providers Monzoon and Swisscom all over the city (accessible with a credit card). Another possibility to stay connected with your smartphone during your stay in Swit-zerland is to buy a prepaid sim card for your phone.

LANGUAGESwitzerland has four offi cial languages: German (spoken by 64%), French (20%), Italian (6.5%) and Romansh (0.5%). Zurich lies in the German speaking part of the country, where people speak a German dialect, so called Swiss German or Schwyzerdü tsch. Be it among friends, at work or when dealing with the authorities, people speak dialect. However, Swiss people use standard German, so-called Hochdeutsch, when writing and speaking at school.

BASIC DATA

AreaSwitzerland: 41285 sq kmZurich (Canton): 1729 sq kmZurich (City): 92 sq km

PopulationSwitzerland: 8 millionZurich (city): 390,000

Offi cial languagesSwitzerland: German, French, Italian, RomanshZurich: German

Local timeCentral European (GMT+1h)

LANGUAGE SMARTS

Here are some typical Swiss German words - it will be always appreciated if you use a few Swiss words. The ‘r‘ in Swiss German is rolled, the ‘ch’ is pronounced like in the Scottish loch. Mind your throat.

Hello (formal) Grüezi (groo-e-tsi)

Goodbye (formal) Adieu (as in French)

Thank you Merci (mersi)

Sorry! Entschuldigung! (ent-shooldi-goong)

Excuse me! Exgüsi! (ex-gewsi)

Switzerland D’Schwyz (t’shviiits)

Cheers! Zum Wohl! (tsoom vol)

Zurich Züri (tsoori)

USEFUL ZURICH APPS

The free app ZVV-Fahrplan provides real time door-to-door timetable information for all public transport within the ZVV network in the canton of Zurich. It also tells you where the nearest stop is, and how to get from A to B. And it’s available in English. If you install the free app of the Swiss Federal Railways SBB Mobile, you can buy tickets as well. (App store and android market)

ZüriPlan is a free app by the city of Zurich, off ering a very exact map of Zurich with an integrated route planner for pedestrians and cyclists. The app is in German, but quite self-explanatory. On the downside, not all the maps are stored on your phone. But the parts of the maps which have been used are saved for one week. (App Store only)

ZURICH’S DEEP-SEA PORT

Haven’t you seen Zurich’s deep sea port yet? No? Heard the huge ships? No? Well then it’s high tide..eh..high time! You don’t believe us, do you? Just go along to Limmatquai, next to Café Rathaus. The fi rst thing you’ll sea..eh.. see is a huge, rusty dockside crane. Didn’t we tell you? But we must admit, Zurich’s maritime connection is only temporary.

The rusty hulk will be here until 2015. But it has caused a lot of excitement. The city parliament and local radios and newspapers were fl ooded with debate on this art installation. The organizers wanted the crane to pop-up unexpectedly, stir up Zurich and disappear again. But there was a conservative uproar over the city spending 600,000Sfr for an old crane, and every detail was fought over. So by the time the crane or Hafenkran appeared this April – all 90 tonnes of it, towering 30 metres tall – it couldn’t surprise anyone. But who cares. Now you can smell the ocean breeze and dream of the seven seas in the heart of Zurich. And you might also hear a huge ship’s horn from somewhere. It’s part of the installation too.Qwww.zurich-transit-maritim.ch.

SMART PHONING

If you want to use your smartphone in Switzerland, you might consider buying a local prepaid card. This way your phone will be able to guide you through the city without clocking up sky-high roaming costs. As an extra plus, the In Your Pocket mobile website (m.inyourpocket.com) will work perfectly too. A prepaid card is only an option if your phone is not sim-locked. You’ll need an ID to get a card, which itself usually costs around 20Sfr.

Here we list some of the prepaid cards, their prices and where to get them. Some companies off er cheap data, others cheap calls abroad. Choose what suits you better (rates are in Sfr per minute, as of September 2014).

companydomestic

callscalls

abroad*data where to buy

OK.- mobile 0.22 0.29/0.32 7Sfr/300MB** k kiosks

Yallo 0.35 0.15 5Sfr/150MB** migros shops / post offi ces

m-budget mobile

0.28 0.28 4.80/150 MB** migros

Lebara simply

0.25 0.19 4.90/120MB**migros, coop, post offi ces

sunrise free 0.30; max 0.9 per call

0.6 1Sfr per day sunrise shops

*to most European countries incl. UK and USA, landlines** must be bought in advance and used within 1 month

Architectures of the 19th and 21st centuries mingle at Zurich University. Zurich Tourism (JR)

Andrés Höchli


City Basics History

MAIL & PHONEPostSwiss post is generally reliable, and also can take care of all your fi nancial transactions. There are post offi ces all over the city - the Sihlpost close to the main train station is the one with the longest opening hours (see below).

DiallingSwitzerland’s calling code is +41. Zurich’s code is (0)44 or (0)43. We list the country code before all telephone numbers. Of course you only have to use this if you are dialling from abroad. If you are already in Switzerland, just ignore the +41 prefi x, dial 0 and then the nine-digit number.

SIHLPOST Zurich‘s central post offi ce, open until late. Take a ticket and wait for your turn. QD-2, Europaallee 11, 8Sihlpost, tel. +41 848 888 888. Open 06:30 - 22:30, Sat 06:30 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:30.

MONEYThe currency and legal tender of Switzerland is the Swiss franc (Sfr), which is divided in 100 rappen. There are banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1000 francs. The coins in use are 1,2 and 5 francs as well as 5, 10, 20 and 50 rappen.You can change your money at the SBB change at the main railway station or any of the banks. Or just withdraw Swiss francs with your Maestro or your Plus card from one of the ubiquitous ATM’s. Credit cards are widely accepted - both in shops and restaurants. Service is always included. At a res-taurant however, if you were happy with the service, leave 5-10% of the bill as a tip.

RELIGIONThe Swiss are traditionally either Roman Catholic (42%) or Protestant (35%). The largest (and quite new) minority religious community are Muslims (4%). Zurich is tradition-ally Protestant, due to the ardent reformator Zwingli who put an end to partying here in the 16th century. But his grip has loosened somewhat in recent decades.

SAFETYZurich is a safe city, and in fact there is no no-go area, even for women at night. Be on guard against pickpockets just as in any European city.

SMOKINGThe legal age for smoking is 16. Smoking in public build-ings and transport is illegal. However, restaurants and bars are allowed to have a separate smoking room (fumoir).

TOURIST INFORMATIONZurich Tourism’s newly renovated Tourist service is located in the main hall of the main train station. Book tours and hotels here, and fi nd free copies of Zurich In Your Pocket.QOpen 08:00 - 20:30, Sun 08:30 - 18:30.

VISASFor a stay of up to three months, many foreigners sim-ply need a passport or an ID card to enter Switzerland. Even though not a member of the European Union, Switzerland is a member of the Schengen Agree-ment. As a result a Schengen visa is valid for Switzerland as well. Always check these details with a Swiss embassy or consulate.

MARKET VALUES

Loaf of bread 2-5Sfr (€1.65 - 4.15)

Cup of coff ee 4-6Sfr (€3.30 - 5)

0.3 litre of beer (bar) 4-7Sfr (€3.30-5.80)

Public transport ticket, 1 hr 4.10Sfr (€3.40)

Packet of cigarettes 8Sfr (€5.80)

McDonald‘s Big Mac 6.50Sfr (€5.40)

The Swiss national bank aims for an exchange rate of at least 1.20Sfr/€ (0.83 € per 1Sfr).

NATIONAL HOLIDAYSJanuary 1 New YearJanuary 2 Berchtold Day (local)April 3, 2015 Good FridayApril 6, 2015 Easter MondayApril 13, 2015 Sechseläuten (Zurich only)May 1 Labour Day (Zurich only)May 14, 2015 AscensionMay 25, 2015 Whit MondayAugust 1 National HolidaySeptember 12, 2015 Knabenschiessen (Zurich only)December 25 Christmas

Take a cruise on one of Zurich’s nifty riverboats. Zurich Tourism (MB)

ROMANS AND SCHWYZERDÜÜTSCH100BC - X CenturyAround 15 BC the Romans established a military base at the site of today’s Lindenhof where you can fi nd a copy of the Roman tomb stone mentioning Turicum, the word from which Zurich derives. Roman rule ended around 400 AD and nobody really has any idea what went on in Zurich for the next few centuries. One change was the arrival of the Germanic tribe of the Allemanni, who brought with them the language that was to become today’s Swiss German (Schwyzerdüütsch).

ZURICH IN WOMEN’S HANDSXII - XIV CenturyIn the 13th Century Zurich became an imperial city, answering only to the em-peror of the Holy Roman Empire. Zurich was now headed by a woman - the ab-bess of the Fraumünster abbey. In 1336 an uprising of Zurich’s craftsmen

made the newly founded guilds the foundation of Zu-rich’s political structure. Many of the guild houses, still in use today, are now also restaurants like the Zunfthaus Zur Schmiden or the Zunfthaus am Neumarkt (emblem of the guild of the shoemakers on the left).

ZURICH GOES SWISS… AND PROTESTANTXIV - XVI CenturyIn 1351 Zurich joined ’Switzerland’, which had existed as a treaty since 1291. This however didn’t stop the city waging war against fellow cantons, such as against Schwyz. Soon the city ruled over lands around Lake Zurich and north all the way to the river Rhine.

XVI CenturyHuldrych Zwingli, priest at the Grossmünster, was a major critic of mercenary service. But he had a lot more to say and became the initiator of the Reformation in Zurich from 1520 on. The Reformation meant an end to all frivolous behaviour - drinking, prostitution and actually most fun was forbidden or strictly regulated.

NAPOLEON CAUSES A BOTHERXVI - XVIII CenturyDuring the 16th and 17th Centuries Zurich’s wealth and infl uence increased. Among the intellectuals of the time were the educational reformer Heinrich Pestalozzi or the painter Johann Heinrich Füssli, whose work you’ll fi nd to-day in the Kunsthaus. In 1798 Zurich lost its independence as Napoleon took over, transforming the Swiss Confederacy into the Helvetic Republic for a brief fi ve years.

RAILWAYS AND A STRIKEXIX - XX CenturyModern-day Switzerland was founded in 1848 as a federa-tion. The year before, the fi rst railway line in Switzerland was opened. Railways were the business Alfred Escher was in. He dominated Zurich and Swiss politics for the next few decades. His statue can be found just in front of the main train station. Switzerland remained neutral during the First World War and was refuge to the artists who started the Dada movement in Zurich. The war exacerbated the pover-ty of the working classes and in 1918 a socialist committee called a general strike. Many of the committee’s demands were later fulfi lled, though not the demand for the right of women to vote, which was not introduced until 1971!

THE RÉDUIT AND THE WARXX CenturyDuring most of the Second World War Switzerland, formally neutral, was totally surrounded by the Axis powers, mak-ing it diffi cult to import food and other goods. General Guisan prepared for a military attack by literally hollowing out the Alps, envisaging a guerrilla war from the moun-tains, the so-called réduit strategy.

ZURICH TODAYXX - XXI CenturyAfter the war Switzerland’s economy boomed and mass immigration from Southern Europe set in, while culturally and politically Switzerland remained very conservative. In 1968 and 1980 youth movements clashed with police, but

also brought new cultural life to Zurich. Today Zurich is still a major fi nancial centre and has lost the conservative reputa-tion. It has become popular as a place to live for highly-skilled workers from across Europe. This has made the lack of aff ord-able apartments one of the major topics in Zurich today.

Zurich’s somewhat grim reformator Huldrych Zwingli. ZIYP


Culture & EventsCulture & Events15.10 WEDNESDAY - 17.10 FRIDAYTONHALLE ORCHESTRAConductor: Alain Altinoglu, piano David Fray. Works by Matthew Aucoin, W.A. Mozart & Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.QTonhalle. Concerts starts 19:30, 25 - 110Sfr.

24.10 FRIDAYTCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MOSCOW)Conductor: Vladimir Fedoseyev, piano: Rudolf Buchbinder. Works by Johannes Brahms, Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky.QTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 25 - 140Sfr.

28.10 TUESDAYZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRAConductor and recorder: Maurice Steger, violoncello: Nicola Mosca. Works by Antonio Vivaldi.QTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 16 - 105Sfr.

05.11 WEDNESDAY - 07.11 FRIDAYTONHALLE ORCHESTRAConductor: Donald Runnicles, piano: Emanuel Ax. Works by Edward Elgar & Johannes BrahmsQTonhalle. Concerts start 19:30, 25 - 110Sfr.

18.11 TUESDAYZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRAConductor and bassoon: Sergio Azzolini. Works by Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello, Francesco Geminiani, Antonin Reichenauer & Jan Dismas ZelenkaQTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 20 - 75Sfr.

19.11 WEDNESDAYAMSTERDAM BAROQUE ORCHESTRA & CHOIRConductor: Ton Koopman, soprano: Johannette Zomer, alto: Bogna Bartosz, tenor: Jörg Dürmüller, bass: Klaus Mertens. Works by W. A. Mozart.QTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 25 - 110Sfr.

26.11 WEDNESDAY & 27.11 THURSDAYTONHALLE ORCHESTRAConductor: Lionel Bringuier, soprano: Anja Harteros. Works by Maurice Ravel, Richard Strauss, Franz Schubert & Igor Stravinsky.QTonhalle. Concerts start 19:30, 25 - 150Sfr.

Lionel Bringuier is the new man in charge of the city’s Tonhalle Orchestra. PD

Zurich off ers a rich bouquet of culture, with its opera and ballet of (at least) European renown and a packed programme of excellent classical concerts in the Tonhalle and elsewhere. Pop and rock stars almost always stop in Zurich when touring the continent. Zurich also has a vibrant theatre scene, but unfortunately only few productions in English.We list the most important venues in the venue list and refer to them only by name in the event list. If the event takes place in a less usual venue, we indicate the full address in the preview. Events are listed in the categories classical music, exhibitions & fairs, festivals, musicals & shows and rock & pop concerts. Within the sections it’s ordered by date.Of course there are way more events than we can list. We recommend checking out www.zueritipp.ch for more events.

CLASSICAL MUSIC04.10 SATURDAYROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAConductor: Charles Dutoit, piano: Martha Argerich. Works by Carl Maria von Weber, Robert Schumann & Pyotr I. Tchai-kovsky.QTonhalle. Concert starts 19:30, 35 - 150Sfr.

ZURICH VENUE LIST

HALLENSTADION Zurich’s biggest concert and event hall. Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch, tel. +41 900 800 800 (1.19Sfr/min).QO-2, Wallisellenstrasse 45, 8Messe/Hallenstadion, www.hallenstadion.ch.

KOMPLEX 457 The city’s third largest concert hall, it mostly hosts rock concerts. Tickets: www.starticket.ch, +41 900 325 325 (1.19Sfr/min) or www.ticketcorner.ch, +41 900 800 800 (1.19Sfr/min).QHohlstrasse 457, 8Kappeli, tel. +41 44 500 00 60, www.komplex457.ch.

MOODS Zurich’s best address for jazz, funk, soul, blues and world music. Tickets: www.starticket.ch, +41 900 325 325 (1.19Sfr/min).QK-6, Schiff baustrasse 6, 8Schiff bau, tel. +41 44 276 80 00, www.moods.ch.

ROTE FABRIK Centre for alternative culture: concerts, theater, parties and more. Tickets: www.starticket.ch, +41 900 325 325 (1.19Sfr/min).QSeestrasse 395, 8Post Wollishofen, www.rotefabrik.ch.

THEATER 11 The place for musicals & shows. Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch, +41 900 800 800 (1.19Sfr/min).QO-2, Thurgauerstrasse 7, 8Messe/Hallenstadion, www.theater11.ch.

TONHALLE The Tonhalle is the place for classical mu-sic in Zurich. Tickets: www.tonhalle-orchester.ch, +41 44 206 34 34 (10:00 - 18:00)QE-5, Claridenstrasse 7, 8Bürkliplatz, www.tonhalle-orchester.ch.

VOLKSHAUS Concerts and other events, hall hosts up to 1600 people. Tickets: www.ticketcorner.ch, +41 900 800 800 or www.starticket.ch, +41 900 325 325 (both 1.19Sfr/min).QC-3, Stauff acherstrasse 60, 8Helvetiaplatz, www.volkshaus.ch.

CINEMAS

Zurich has 17 cinemas, many of them with more than one screen and the large ones with up to 12 screens. Traditionally fi lms in Switzerland are shown in their original language with German and French subtitles. But the big multiplex cinemas that have displaced some of the smaller ones in the last two decades have started to show more and more movies dubbed in German. In smaller cinemas you can still watch all movies in the original language - lots of them in English of course. They are marked with the letters Edf in the programmes (English with German (Deutsch) and French subtitles) - a D (capital) indicates the movie is spoken in German. Check the daily newspapers or www.zueritipp.ch for programme and screening times.Tickets cost somewhere between 15 and 21Sfr, depending on the movie and the category you choose. On Mondays tickets are 13Sfr in all cinemas on all seats.

CORSOA four-screen multiplex at Bellevue. Screenings in the theatres holding between 120 and 750 spectators start in the afternoon. Mainly blockbuster movies in Eng-lish language. To call it’s 1.50Sfr per call & min.QF-5, Theaterstrasse 10, 8Bellevue, tel. +41 900 556 789, www.kitag.ch.

RIFFRAFFThe Riff Raff is a lovely cinema with four screens just off Langstrasse - arthouse movies in original language are usually on the menu. They also have two bars perfect for a drink before or after the movie.QC-1, Neugasse 57, 8Limmatplatz, tel. +41 44 444 22 00, www.riff raff .ch.

XENIXThe Xenix is a cinema for fi lm lovers located in a shed in Zurich’s district four. It’s operated by a fi lm club and shows independent video and movie productions as well as retrospectives and classic movies that are hard to fi nd on big screens these days. Movies start several times a day, check out the programme on their website. There is also a bar with very popular outdoor seating.QC-3, Kanzleistrasse 52, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 44 242 04 11, www.xenix.ch.

TICKETS

SBB EVENT TICKET COUNTERLocated in the main hall of Zurich’s main train station just next to the train ticket counters, the SBB travel agency sells all kinds of event tickets, including all the concerts promoted by the three best-known online ticketservices ticketcorner, starticket and ticketportal. Just pull a ticket for the event counter and wait for your turn.QE-2, Hauptbahnhof, 8Hauptbahnhof. Open 08:00 - 19:30, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. A


Culture & EventsCulture & Events

MUSICALS & SHOWS04.11 TUESDAY - 09.11 SUNDAYROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOWBad, bizarre and bloody brilliant - the Rocky Horror Picture Show is back on stage. Songs and dialogues in English, narrator in German.QTheater11. Shows daily 19:30, Sat 15:30 & 19:30, Sun 14:30 & 18.30. 39 - 109Sfr.

25.11 TUESDAY - 30.11 SUNDAYLET IT BEWith this Beatles tribute show straight from London’s West End, you can experience their biggest hits live. Euphoria like back in the days!QTheater 11. Shows daily 19:30, Sat 15:30 & 19:30, Sun 14:30 & 18:30. 45 - 89Sfr.

ROCK, POP AND JAZZ CONCERTSFor more venues with live music, see our box ‘live music clubs’.

09.10 THURSDAYANTEMASQUEIn early April Cedrix Bixler und Omar Rodriguez launched their fi rst single under their new name Antemasque (their old band was called At The Drive-In). And they still put on a real fi rework of progressive rock!QRote Fabrik. Concert starts 20:30, 35Sfr.

Saville (*1970). This is a meeting between two young stars, separated by many years and divergent artistic methods, who consistently distill in their work a strong sense of the body as the locus of lived experience. Schiele’s poses, deliberately low angles and painterly style imbue his mostly small-scale self-portraits with a concentrated strength that is every bit as intense as that of Saville’s gigantic formats.QG-4, Kunsthaus, Heimplatz 1, 8Kunsthaus, tel. +41 44 253 84 84, www.kunsthaus.ch. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Wed & Thu 10:00 - 20:00, Mon closed.

27.09 SATURDAY - 08.02 SUNDAY100 YEARS OF SWISS DESIGNA light switch, seating or sneakers - design from Switzerland has always been regarded as honest, precise, unfussy and user-friendly. This look at one hundred years of design his-tory ranges from locally anchored traditions to the design approaches of modernism. With more than 800 objects from the Design Collection the opening exhibition in the new Schaudepot (see p. 41) presents the fi rst comprehensive show of Swiss design achievements. Everyday objects as well as iconic pieces of furniture by Le Corbusier, Max Bill, Hans Bellmann or Willy Guhl are shown in the form of sketches, prototypes, models, advertising fi lms and photographs.QK-6, Schaudepot, Pfi ngstweidstrasse 96, 8Toni-Areal, tel. +41 43 446 67 67, www.museum-gestaltung.ch. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00, Mon closed.

FESTIVALS29.10 WEDNESDAY - 01.11 SATURDAYJAZZNOJAZZThe 16th edition of the international festival ‘jazznojazz’ of-fers 4 music-packed concert nights in three locations - all within a 5-minute walk of each other. Open minded jazz stars like Avishai Cohen, Brad Mehldau und Al Di Meola or commuters across the borders from soul, hip hop or blues like Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello or Lucky Peterson create the ultimate festival mix.QD-2, Theater-haus Gessneralle / ewz-Unterwerk Selnau / Theater der Künste, 8Sihlstrasse, www.jazznojazz.ch. Check www.jazznojazz.ch for details. Tickets www.ticketcorner.ch, +41 900 800 800 (1.19Sfr/min.).

EXHIBITIONS & FAIRS19.09 FRIDAY - 18.01 SUNDAYTHE TIE. MEN FASHION POWER.A tie tells us a lot about its wearer: his social standing, aes-thetic preferences, or political stance, for example. Men’s fashion has rediscovered the tie in recent years. Free from the conventions and strict dress codes of the past, even the younger generation increasingly include ties in their outfi ts again. This exhibition is a result of this new-found currency, showcasing the accessory in all its facets and in diff erent me-dia. It covers the historical evolution of the tie since the sev-enteenth century, its role in women’s fashion and in rock mu-sic, as well as its occurrence in literature and art.QE-2, Swiss National Museum, Museumsstrasse2, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 218 65 11, www.nationalmuseum.ch. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 19:00, Mon closed. 10/8Sfr.

02.10 THURSDAY - 11.01 SUNDAYLOGICAL EMOTION – CONTEMPORARY ART FROM JAPANThis year Japan and Switzerland celebrate 150 years of dip-lomatic relations. To mark this occasion, the Museum Haus Konstruktiv is collaborating with the Japan Foundation for this exhibition. The presentation revolves around logic and its supposed counterpart: emotion. Logical Emotion shows a broad spectrum of artistic media: from painting to sculptural installation, video, photography and architecture, through to applied art and manga drawings; the exhibition integrates the most recent history of Japanese art and combines in-ternationally renowned artists with emerging young ones. The view from inside meets the view from outside, and vice versa.QD-3, Haus Konstruktiv, Selnaustrasse 25, 8Stauf-facher, www.hauskonstruktiv.ch. Open 11:00 - 17:00, Wed 11:00 - 20:00, Mon closed. Admission 16/12/5Sfr.

10.10 FRIDAY - 25.01 SUNDAYEGON SCHIELE - JENNY SAVILEThe distinctive works of Austrian artist Egon Schiele (1890 - 1918), produced in less than a decade, confront the large paintings and drawings by British artist Jenny

Popular accessories: ties (and matching tongues). PD

Classic chair Scobalit from 1948 - part of Swiss design history. PD

OPERA & BALLET

ZURICH OPERAThe Zurich Opera is a magnifi cent building near the lake shore built in 1891 by Austrian architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer. You can buy tickets on the opera’s webpage, by phone or at the ticket offi ce on site (open from 11:00 until the performance starts, Sun from 90 minutes before the show). Plays are usually with German and English subtitles.QF-5, Opernhaus, Falkenstrasse 1, 8Opernhaus / Stadelhofen, tel. +41 44 268 66 66, www .opernhaus .ch.

October

2, 11 19:00 Il Barbiere di Siviglia Gioachino Rossini

3 18:30 Lohnegrin Richard Wagner

5 14:00 La Faniculla del West Giacomo Puccini

5 20:00 Il Barbiere di Siviglia Gioachino Rossini

8 19:00 Il Barbiere di Siviglia Gioachino Rossini

10 19:00 La Faniculla del West Giacomo Puccini

14, 18 18:30 Lohengrin Richard Wagner

24, 29 19:00 Il Matrimonio Segreto Domenica Cimarosa

26 20:00 Il Matrimonio Segreto Domenica Cimarosa

November

1, 5, 12, 14

19:00Il Matrimonio Segreto Domenica Cimarosa

2, 7, 19

19:00 The Turn of the Screw Benjamin Britten

9 14:00 The Turn of the Screw Benjamin Britten

9 19:30 Il Matrimonio Segreto Domenica Cimarosa

16, 23 20:00 The Turn of the Screw Benjamin Britten

22, 27 18:00 Die Frau ohne Schatten Richard Strauss

30 14:00 Die Frau ohne Schatten Richard Strauss

BALLETThe Zurich Ballet Company has been directed by Christian Spuck since 2012. The shows take place at Zurich’s opera. If you appreciate ballet, don‘t miss the opportunity to see this company on stage.QF-5, Opernhaus, Falkenstrasse 1, 8Opernhaus / Stadelhofen, tel. +41 44 268 66 66, www .opernhaus .ch.

October

12, 17, 21

19:00Anna Karenina choreography by Christian Spuck

19 14:00Anna Karenina choreography by Christian Spuck

19 19:30Anna Karenina choreography by Christian Spuck

November

8 20:00Forellenquintett choreography by Schläpfer, Lee, Kylián


21, 29 19:00Anna Karenina choreography by Christian Spuck


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Culture & Events27.10 MONDAYJASON MORAN & THE BANDWAGONMoran’s jazz is neither nostalgia nor copy, but a penetration of tradition to create its own sound. He gives standards his own twist, so you actually wonder if he didn’t write them himself. In his heart he has the traditions, in his mind the concepts of tomorrow and with his fi ngers he creates the awesome present.QMoods. Concert starts 20:30, 43Sfr.

05.11 WEDNESDAYTOWER OF POWERThe hottest band in town is back! For over four decades, the Tower of Power braved all storms, solid as a rock. Funky, razor-sharp horns and intricate grooves between funk, jazz & soul make this band a legend.QVolkshaus. Concert starts 20:00, 70 - 95Sfr.

06.11 THURSDAYLADY GAGAAn eccentric outfi t, a big mouth and lots of talent - that‘s how Lady Gaga became one of the hottest superstars of pop music in next to no time. Expect a fast and glamorous show!QHallenstadion. Concert starts 19:30, 53-138Sfr.

13.11 THURSDAYCELTIC WOMENThis women’s band from Ireland has pleased millions of people around the world since the release of their debut album in 2004. With their mix of Celtic folk, new age and catchy pop, they make music for the whole family.QHal-lenstadion. Concerts starts 20:00, 77-130Sfr.

17.11 MONDAYKYLIE MINOGUEFor more than 25 years pop queen Kylie Minogue has been at the top of the charts around the world and has built herself a reputation for spectacular live shows.QHallen-stadion. Concert starts 19:30, 95 - 110Sfr.

25.11 TUESDAYMANDO DIAOMando Diao is one of Sweden’s most successful rock bands. Their mix of retro rock, casual soul-impact and overwhelm-ingly catchy melodies is what does the trick. Now on tour with their new album Aelita.QKomplex 457. Concert starts 20:00, 68Sfr.

Looking back to the master: Gilberto Gil. PD

30–02 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 20th International Contemporary Art Fair | ABB Hall 550 | Zürich-Oerlikon Thu 4pm – 10pm | Fri 11am – 9pm | Sat Sun 11am – 7pm | www.kunstzuerich.ch

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30.10 THURSDAY - 02.11 SUNDAYKUNST 14 ZÜRICH - ART FAIRZurich’s leading contemporary art fair Kunst Zürich celebrates its 20th anniversary this year: the fair focuses on a selection of current artistic trends and expression from around the globe. Kunst Zürich is an ideal place to make unusual discoveries, whether you’re a big or small collector. 70 galleries from Switzerland as well as from abroad will take part in this year’s show and present a global selection of contemporary visual arts. In addition to the show’s classic program of contemporary to modern art, a new and upcoming generation of galleries and artists will be present. The setting for the fair is an old factory building which is a perfect backdrop for the artwork. There are podiums, artist talks and the winner of the Advancement Art Award will be announced.QN-2, ABB Hall 550, Ricarda-Huch-Strasse, 8Bahnhof Oerlikon, www.kunstzuerich.ch. Open Thu 16:00 - 22:00, Fri 12:00 - 21:00, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 19:00. Daypasses 24/15Sfr, Vernissage on Thu 50Sfr. Tickets: www. kunstzuerich.ch and on site.

20.10 MONDAYCARIBOUCaribou is the project of Canadian Daniel Snaith. His inter-national breakthrough came with his album Swim (2010). He’s now on tour with his new album Our Love - a mix of digital pop, hip hop and r’n’b.QKomplex 457. Concert starts 20:00, 48Sfr.

21.10 TUESDAYGILBERTO GIL - A TRIBUTE TO JOÃO GILBERTOGilberto Gil has a wonderfully soft voice and elegant acous-tic guitar style - perfect to give tribute to one of the great-est old stars of Brazilian music: João Gilberto.QVolkshaus. Concert starts 20:00, 60 - 110Sfr.

23.10 THURSDAYMARIANNE FAITHFULLShe is regarded as an icon of the completely wild Swinging London of the 60s. Her new album is called Give My Love To London - she is on tour for her 50th stage anniversary.QVolkshaus. Concert starts 20:00, 65-95Sfr.


including organic vegetables straight from local farmers. There is also a shop for second-hand furniture (Möbel Zürich) and a lovely café that specialises in handmade cupcakes (Oh! Sweetest Thing). At the restaurant Bebek they serve organic oriental food – and a huge window lets you peek through to the trams inside the depot while you eat. The cinema Houdini and a few other cafés and bars round off the range of cultural venues (see box for details).

Kalkbreite is a successful example of innovative urban development. And while not everyone will want to live in a community household in the near future, Kalkbreite does set standards for future developments. It’s well worth a visit for exploring the urban future – of Zurich and elsewhere.

WHAT TO VISIT

The urban development Kalkbreite is located at Kalkb-reitestrasse 6, about 150 metres west of the northern end of Langstrasse, famous for all kinds of entertain-ment. You can reach it with tram N°2 and 3 or bus N°32 (stop Kalkbreite). The courtyard is public during daytime, as is the lower viewing terrace. Upper terraces are private, please respect the privacy of the inhabit-ants when visiting.

Here are some of the businesses worth a visit:

• BEBEK (+41 44 297 11 00, open 07:00 - 24:00, Fri 07:00 - 01:00, Sat 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 08:00 - 24:00), great oriental organic mezze and more (see p. 27).

• CINEMA HOUDINI (+41 44 455 50 33, www.kinohoudini.ch), a cinema with 5 screens mostly showing arthouse and independent fi lms. Features a nice bar and lounge too.

• WOHNZIMMERBAR (open 17:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 17:00 - 02:30, Sun 11:00 - 20:00), casual and relaxing bar (see p. 27).

• OH! SWEETEST THING (+41 79 565 94 43, open 07:00 -19:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00, Sun closed), café majoring in irresistible handmade cupcakes.

• PENSION KALKBREITE (www.pension-kalkbreite.net), guest house with 11 rooms. Shares some of the common living spaces, so staying here actually gives you the experience of being a Kalkbreite resident.

Community living and cluster fl atsTHE NEW DEVELOPMENT KALKBREITE IS AN

URBAN LABORATORY - GO AND HAVE A LOOK

AT THE FUTURE OF THE CITY

Since the new Kalkbreite urban development opened this August, it’s been the talk of the town. Nearly everybody we know locally has been to take a peek at this urban experiment at the end of Zurich’s Langstrasse. The modern architecture, the alternative residential arrangements and the restaurants, shops and cinema make it a must-see for visitors too.

New Kalkbreite is more than just another residential development. The Cooperative Kalkbreite which devised and developed it is dedicated to inventing a new way of living in the city – one which is ecological, culturally diverse and ready for tomorrow. One aim was to meet the requirements of the 2000-watt society – i.e. keeping energy consumption under 2000 watts per person, or 48 kilowatt-hours per day, which is just a third of what we typically consume in Western Europe. The experimental living arrangements are one of the keys to this. Some residents live in so-called cluster fl ats which share one central common room and a large kitchen, while all the private units have a mini-kitchen and a bathroom. This uses less space and energy than living in a normal fl at – but you still get more privacy than in the kind of standard fl at-share you may remember from your student days. It also means you can choose to live on your own without the risk of getting miserably lonely, you just have to pop to the kitchen for a chat. Another living arrangement at Kalkbreite is the community household, where a dozen fl ats share a common dining space and a professional chef who cooks dinner. There is also shared offi ce space for rent, as well as so-called joker rooms which residents can rent temporarily e.g. for putting up their extended family. Kalkbreite residents are not allowed to own a car, saving more energy. The development does have a huge garage – but it’s only for the trams, which were actually here fi rst. Kalkbreite was built on the grounds of a tram depot and the trams still have their home in its belly.

Kalkbreite aims to meet the requirements of the 2000-watt society

Kalkbreite is also extraordinary in terms of architecture. Architects Müller Sigrist succeeded in giving the giant (for Zurich standards) remarkable character, what with the overhanging entrance, the subtle colour scheme or the lounge of the cinema that breaks the facade. By requirement of the city, the inner courtyard is public and is accessible by a fl ight of stairs that pierces one corner of the building like a tunnel. The courtyard off ers a public playground and at the far end you can climb a few stairs to a terrace from where you have a view over this whole part of town. You can’t go right to the top though, those terraces are private!

Kalkbreite is not just residential either, and that is a major part of the plan. There are 24 businesses on site – which makes a visit even more interesting. The mix of residential and business space is an attempt to keep travelling distances short and make it easy to live without a car. The Bachser Märt e.g. sells groceries that are produced mostly locally,

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Restaurants

Zurich has around 1,500 restaurants, bars and takeaways. No wonder you can fi nd almost any kind of food imaginable: from down-to-earth Swiss to traditional Vietnamese, from Lebanese to Japanese and back again. But today many restaurants also cook in a mélange, international style and are not easily categorized. Nevertheless we have tried. We list the places we recommend within any particular category. The prices in brackets indicate the cheapest and most expensive main courses. For lunch, lots of restaurants off er special deals, usually considerably cheaper. Note that many restaurants close their kitchens between roughly 14:00 and 17:30 and in the evening at 22:00 or 23:00. For the evening we recommend you book a table. The letter and the number (e.g. A-1) in front of the address indicate the coordinates for fi nding it on the map in the back of this guide.

ASIAN LILY’SFreshly prepared Asian treats: from Thailand through Viet-nam to China and Japan, and back to India. Not exactly the place for a long, cosy dinner with your friends but great for a quick, fresh and tasty meal - you’ll be seated on long benches in between other customers. If you get a seat close to the open kitchen you feel the heat when the chef fl ames some stuff in his wok. Try one of the curries Lily’s is famous for.QC-1, Langstrasse 197, 8Limmatplatz, tel. +41 44 440 18 85, www.lilys.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 22:30. (19 - 23Sfr). AS

TAO’SSome call Tao’s cuisine Eurasian - we don’t bother categorising it and just state that the dishes - whether it’s the chilli-coriander risotto or the Tao-te-king burger - are definitely tasty, though on the pricey side. They serve a hot stone grill with chicken or beef teriyaki as well as a lot of seafood and a remarkable lime pie for dessert. Tao’s lies in the middle of the old town and features a bar/lounge. On the weekend you can party after dinner in the house’s own club Icon - ask your waiter for free entry.QE-4, Augustinergasse 5, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 448 11 22, www.taos-lounge.ch. Open 12:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Sat 13:00 -15:00, 18:30 - 24:00, Sun closed. Bar open 17:00 - 01:00, Thu - Sat 17:00 - 03:00, Sun closed. (28 - 55Sfr). JABX

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Autumn is hunting season, which means for a short while you can enjoy venison, wild boar

and other local game specialities. See our box (p. 24).

Bar 63 (p. 33) is not a pretentious place, but that doesn't mean it's not popular. With its extensive range of rum and gin and good bartender advice thrown in, this is one of the locals' favourite water-ing holes on Langstrasse.

Browsing through bric-a-brac and little treasures at the Kanzlei fl eamarket (p. 41) is a prototypical Saturday

morning for a Zurich local – especially if it’s followed by a large café latte in one of the happening bars around Helvetiaplatz.

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Some say 'cheap' and 'Zurich' doesn’t mix - and generally they might have a point. But there are still some bars where you can get a beer for a reasonable price: In the Langstrasse district try the tiny Total Bar (C-2, Tellstrasse 19) for instance – if you can get in, that is!

Two of Zurich's major landmarks are free to visit: the mediaeval churches Grossmünster and Fraumünster (p. 38).

Both have magnifi cent stained glass windows by artists such as Chagall, elegant Gothic arches and grim little faces looking down from the masonry.

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The one-time arsenal Zeughauskeller (p. 31) is a great place for large portions of solid food and large beers

to go with it. Some of the sausages are a metre long! Or try an eidgenoss (a Swiss soldier): half a litre of beer fl ambéed with fruit liquor.

You'll fi nd loads of places to have a drink in Zurich – but what about a game of pool? At Billiardino (p. 36) on Escher-Wyss Platz in the centre of the party district there are over 50 pool and snooker tables where you can challenge your mates. And the bar serves drinks and snacks too.

Ice hockey is a big thing in Switzerland and the season’s just started. Feel the heat when Zurich’s ZSC Lions play against their rivals. Matches are at the Hallenstadion, just next to Oerlikon sta-tion and start at 19:45 on Oct 4, 12 (at 15:45), 20, 25 and 27 and on Nov 15 and 22. Get tickets at most train stations.

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The kitchen team at EquiTable (p. 23) cultivate a refi ned cuisine, using carefully selected produce, exciting combinations and the occasional molecular cooking method. They take care of you and with all their ingredients from sustainable sources, they take care of the world at the same time.

The Jules Verne bar (p. 34) is located in the city-centre planetary observatory and boasts a great view across the roofs of Zurich, as well as good cocktails. This is defi nitely one of the choice spots in Zurich to gaze at the sunset with your loved one.

If the weather is awful or the shopping has been too much - step into the warmth and calm of the Stadtbad hamam, a

steam bath with oriental fl air in the centre of town (p. 64). It’s a great place to wind down and even better if you have someone special to accompany you.

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The Kronenhalle is a legend in Zurich, where dark wood and oil paintings set the atmosphere.

Enjoy the classic schnitzel with cucumber salad as do the top bankers, authors and editors-in-chief at the other tables (p. 29).

The Rive Gauche bar (p. 34) with its cultured atmosphere and its sumptuous interior

in polished wood is as elegant as the venerable Baur au lac hotel where it is located.

Jazz musicians of the fi nest are regular guests at the Moods jazz club (p. 36) – this autumn Swedish bass player Lars Danielsson will be on stage as will US guitarist John Scofi eld. The concentra-tion of musical genius is exceptional and also includes blues, soul and world music acts.

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club at night – so you might be surprised when you realise that it's purely vegetarian. We recommend the buff et for trying as many of the vegi delights as possible.

An isolated bar in the urban waste land next to Hardbrücke train station, what could you possibly expect to fi nd here? You would be right - if this wasn't the Helsinki bar (L-7, Geroldstr. 35) in fact one of the coolest bars and fi nest locations for small but intense concerts and parties.

As soon as the cold weather arrives, these little mostly green stands appear on the streets. And what is the shouting

about? It's all about little paper bags full of hot roast chestnuts! All over town you’ll fi nd street vendors selling heissi marroni, as they’re called locally.


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wine is important here. Go down to the cellar where Caduff himself will recommend you a bottle to match your taste, meal and wallet. Unfortunately our waitress didn’t quite live up to what we would expect in a restaurant of this standing. Nevertheless a pleasant evening.QB-2, Kanzleistrasse 126, 8Bäckeranlage, tel. +41 44 240 22 55, www.wineloft.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 17:00 - 24:00, Sat 17:00 - 24:00, Sun closed. A

EQUITABLE (IM SANKT MEINRAD)Sustainability is a big issue here. The chef uses ingredi-ents which are seasonal, organic and local or from fair trade - to create molecular cuisine. A refreshing balance of artifi cial and ethical. The small but enticing menu of-fers as many options for vegetarians as for meat or fi sh eaters. Despite the precise explanations from our charm-ing Austrian host, each course was a delightful guessing game: Is that oregano in there? Where did they put the raspberries? The transformed inputs reveal unimagined taste potentials: the nano-thin shavings of hazelnut were a revelation in themselves. All the way from the hors d’oeuvre to the complimentary palette of dessert minia-tures served with the coff ee, this is inspired gastronomy.QB-2, Stauff acherstrasse 163, 8Bäckeranlage, tel. +41 43 534 82 77, www.equi-table.ch. Open 18:30 - 24:00, Sun & Mon closed. (4 courses for 110Sfr to 6 courses for 150Sfr).

FRENCH BRASSERIE LIPPThe real French brasserie experience in Zurich: sauerkraut (choucroute) with sausages, mussels with French fries, and a rich choice of sea food including oysters. The Art-Deco interior gives you a real feeling of Paris - but it’s in fact just off Bahnhofstrasse. The lift takes you up to the Jules Verne panorama bar in the tower of the city’s observatory, a great place to fi nish your evening with a cocktail and stunning views over the city.QE-3, Uraniastrasse 9, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 43 888 66 66, www.brasserie-lipp.ch. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 01:00, Sat 11:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:45 - 23:00. Kitchen open until 24:00. (23 - 60Sfr). JAB

BURGERS KORNER14 diff erent burgers are on off er at the Korner (including two for veggies). The two we had were a treat: the meat was still a little pink on the inside, soft and succulent and the red pesto sauce gave the Godfather burger an extra kick. The fries were perhaps a tad overdone, but well seasoned. And did we men-tion we really like the simple interior with its parquet fl oor and high, period ceilings? This is no trashy burger joint. All ingredi-ents here are local, the beef is from Swiss grass-fed cows - which may be why the burgers don’t come that cheap here.QD-4, Gartenstrasse 10, 8Stockerstrasse, tel. +41 44 542 92 50, www.gourmetburger.ch. Open 10:00 - 24:00, Sat 11:00 - 24:00, closed Sun. (Burgers 19 - 39, sides 5.50Sfr). JA

THE BITEThe Bite is the latest of a handful of burger restaurants that have recently opened in the city - burgers seem to be back on the locals’ hitlist. The Bite convinced us with their Clas-sic burger - it was one of the best we have had in a long time. The beef was fried to perfection, the blend delicious and the cheddar cheese, the shallots and the sauces a great match. The home-made ketchup and cocktail sauces which came with the fries went down well too. We could do without some of the arty chichi - the drinks are served in jars and the burgers come on wooden chopping boards - but we would always come back for these burgers.QC-2, Brauerstrasse 15, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 44 242 30 00, www.thebite.ch. Open 11:30 - 13:30, 18:00 - 22:30, Fri 11:30 - 13:30, 18:00 -24:00, Sat 18:00 - 24:00, Sun closed.(24 - 33Sfr). A

FINE DINING CADUFF’S WINE LOFTIn a really lofty room in the residential area in Zurich’s district 4, Beat Caduff has set up his gourmet paradise. We went for the 4-course surprise menu and were happy with what we got: scallops followed by two tiny but delicious soups and a tender piece of French Gascon pork, followed by cheese from the buff et for dessert. As the name says,

DECODING THE MENUGeneral termsKäse cheesepaniert breadedPfeff er pepperRahm creamSalz saltSenf mustard

Fleisch MeatBratwurst sausageHackbraten meatloafKalb veal (or calf )Lamm lambPoulet, Hühnchen chickenRind beefSchnitzel cutlet, often breadedSchwein porkGhackets mince meatGeschnetzeltes meat in bite-size pieces

Fisch FishEgli European perchForelle troutFelchen common whitefi sh

Beilagen Side dishesAubergine aubergine, egg plantBratkartoff eln roast potatoesBrötchen bread rollKartoff eln potatoesNudeln pastaPilze mushroomsPommes Frites french fries, potato chipsSpargel asparagusSpätzli egg noodlesSpeck baconZwiebeln onion

Dessert DessertsApfelstrudel apple pieBerliner doughnut(Schokoladen) Kuchen (chocolate) cakeTiramisu Italian cream dessert

Lipp: a brasserie exceptionnelle in the centre of Zurich. PD

Dim lighting and design: burgers in style at Korner. PD

WHITE ELEPHANTOne of the better Thai restaurants in Zurich, the White Elephant in the hotel Marriott serves a broad selection of Thai dishes: spring rolls, salads with papaya, water spinach or tofu and curries with duck, beef or chicken or fully vegetarian, just to name a few. The atmosphere is calm, well-mannered and international, and a greet-ing in English is standard. A little Thai island where the chefs really know what they’re doing.QE-1, Neu-mühlequai 42, 8Beckenhof, tel. +41 44 360 73 22, www.whiteelephant.ch. Open 12:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 22:00 (Fri 23:00) Sat & Sun 18:00 - 23:00 (Sun 22:00). (32 - 54Sfr). JA


Restaurants Restaurants MÈRE CATHERINEMother Catherine’s menu majors in classics from Provence using plenty of fi sh, seafood, olives and rosemary. But she also does other French classics like onion soup or snails. Filled pasta like ravioles and cappelacci, usually home-made, are also standard features. The interior with uneven walls, dark tables and chequered tablecloths is pleasant and the kitchen reliable. The tiny bar Le Philosophe next door is good for a quiet drink.QF-4, Nägelihof 3, 8Helmhaus, tel. +41 44 250 59 40, www.commercio.ch. Open 11:30 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 14:00 & 17:45 - 22:15. Sat & Sun open throughout. (25 - 45Sfr). JAB

INTERNATIONAL GARTENHOFAn honest, straightforward restaurant with no frills what-soever. Their weekly changing 3-course menus off ers solid fare with a little bit of innovation. For the main course there is usually a fi sh, a meat or a vegetarian version. There are three red and three white wines sold by the glass - the usu-ally very attentive waiters simply bring the bottle to your table. You drink as much as you like and pay what you’ve drunk. If only everything in life was as simple! Game weeks in October.QC-3, Gartenhofstrasse 1, 8Werd, tel. +41 43 266 63 63, www.gartenhof.net. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:30 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 18:30 - 24:00. (Three course menu around 50Sfr.). AB

LASALLEWhat strikes you fi rst is the architecture: a clean glass box set within the steel girders and peeling paint of a one-time facto-ry hall with a sumptuous white chandelier hanging from the steel and glass ceiling, a touch of extravagance within the cool functionalism. LaSalle successfully combines the elegance of white tablecloths with an urban relaxedness. The menu is also a combination, of Italian and French infl uences with the occasional detour, like the octopus-papaya salad. Fish is a standard feature, as are the wonderfully tender home-made ravioli or the liver of veal which was cooked to perfection. Ex-cellent cuisine in a refreshing and elegant setting - defi nitely recommended.QK-6, Schiff baustrasse 4, 8Schiff bau, tel. +41 44 258 70 71, www.lasalle-restaurant.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Wed & Thu 11:00 - 01:00, Fri 11:00 - 02:00, Sat 17:00 - 02:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. (28 - 44Sfr). AB

ITALIAN COMMERCIOWhile the heyday of Italian cinema may be over, this small ristorante brings cinema and italianità together in the most charming way. It stays lively well into the night, thanks also to the visitors of the Arthouse studio cinemas right next door. Surrounded by Art Deco elements, guests squeeze into the slightly tight seats to enjoy a plate of pasta, some-thing the Commercio has got off to a fi ne art. With a cin-ema ticket from Arthouse cinemas you get a price reduc-tion of 10%.QG-5, Mühlebachstrasse 2, 8Stadelhofen, tel. +41 44 250 59 30, www.commercio.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 02:00. (18 - 48Sfr). JAB

COMMIHALLETucked away in a side street behind Central, the Commi-halle is a fast, no-fuss local favourite. The menu features all you can expect from an Italian restaurant, and just a little more, at very reasonable prices. Most of the pasta is freshly made and you can tell. They also have two all-you-can-eat options. The spaghetti gala with six diff erent sauces is sim-ple and very good value (min. 3 people). The tavolata off ers that much more: a rich buff et of starters, set meat and pasta dishes for mains and then another buff et for desert. Maybe take a long walk fi rst? Jazz concerts once a month.QF-2, Stampfenbachstrasse 8, 8Central, tel. +41 44 250 59 60, www.commercio.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 24:00. (17 - 40Sfr). JAE

ITALIASimple, unspectacular, but nevertheless outstanding Italian cooking. Start with a misto salumi, a selection of the almost twenty Italian sausages in stock, then continue with some pasta (we recommend linguine nere con gamberi, panna e pomodori - black pasta with shrimps, cream and tomatoes) as a fi rst dish and then choose the galeton al diavolo (chick-en on hot sauce) - or skip the pasta and leave some space for sweets. The Italia is a wine lovers paradise: there are 24 dif-ferent wines served by the glass. The futuristic wine tasting machine makes sure the wines don’t oxidise and the qual-ity stays perfect.QC-2, Zeughausstrasse 61, 8Helvetia-platz, tel. +41 43 233 88 44, www.ristorante-italia.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 18:00 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 22:00, Thu-Sat until 22:30. (17 - 34 Sfr). AB

TOTÒThe Totò is an Italian restaurant, a casual bar and a café all in one. The big oval lamps, the leather seats and the high room give the place a certain elegance. For food they serve freshly made pasta, pizza, some seafood and the famous fi orentina, the all-Italian T-bone steak. All quite simple but really good - just the typical Italian way. We don’t really have to mention they also have a well assorted wine menu, right?QH-7, Seefeldstrasse 124, 8Höschgasse, tel. +41 43 443 00 80, www.ristorante-toto.ch. Open 07:30 - 24:00, Thu & Fri 07:30 - 01:00, Sat 09:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. (20 - 59Sfr). AB

GAME SEASON

Autumn is hunting season in Switzerland’s woods and mountains, and some of the game (called Wild in Ger-man) fi nds it way to Zurich’s restaurants. Jugged venison or rehpfeff er is one of the most popular dishes, but occa-sionally you’ll fi nd roast venison or wild boar which may be served grilled or as a roast. The oppulent side dishes are nearly as important, typically consisting of red cab-bage, steamed pear, lingonberry sauce, brussel sprouts, glazed chestnuts and egg pasta called spätzli or chnöpfl i. Game has many fans, some look forward to the season all year! If you like meat in general, you most probably will become a fan too. Hunting has a tradition in Swit-zerland, but don’t be spoofed: nowadays the local hunt can’t keep up with the demand for venison, so ¾ of it is imported, a lot from farms in New Zealand and Australia. We would recommend going for a restaurant that has local game on the menu, not just for environmental rea-sons. We list a few places below that usually serve game in autumn, though not always and only from the local hunt. Local game is always subject to availabilty so we recommend checking by phone quickly before you go.

CAFÉ BOY In autumn, chef Jann M. Hoff mann usually has two game dishes on the menu.QKoch-strasse 2, 8Zypressen strasse, tel. +41 44 240 40 24, www.cafeboy.ch. Open 11:30 - 15:00, 18:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun closed.

DIE WAID Many game dishes all through autumn.QK-4, Waidbadstrasse 45, tWaidbadstrasse, tel. +41 43 422 08 08, www.diewaid.ch. Open 08:00 - 23:30.

GARTENHOF Game weeks from October 6 until October 31.QC-3, Gartenhofstrasse 1, 8Werd, tel. +41 43 266 63 63, www.gartenhof.net. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:30 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 18:30 - 24:00.

GRÜNTAL Apart from local venison, they serve marmot occasionally, the only such place we know of.QL-5, Breitensteinstrasse 21, 8Wipkingerplatz, tel. +41 44 241 22 28, www.levante.ch. Open 17:00 - 24:00, closed Sun & Mon.

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Restaurants Restaurantsbeef tartar. The restaurant works like a market hall: you place your order at the kitchen corner and it‘s served to your table. It’s always very busy and loud - so come here rather for the outstanding fresh food and the industrial style than for a quiet evening with your signifi cant other. There is also a delicatessen in the back.QL-6, Pfi ngst-weidstrasse 6, 8Schiff bau, tel. +41 44 273 11 25, www.les-halles.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Thu 11:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00 (with oriental cuisine). Kitchen open until 13:45/21:45, snacks & tapas througout. (20 - 35Sfr). AB

ORIENTALNEW BEBEKThis restaurant in the brand new urban settlement Kalkbreite is an architectural mezze platter: concrete walls, mosaic fl oors, high ceilings, chandeliers and a peek-through window to the neighbouring tram shed. We loved the mix of concrete and orient. The menu is dominated by food from Lebanon, Greece and Turkey. We tried the Langstrassenteller - and loved what we got: skewers of chicken and köfte, tabouleh, tzatziki and chilli potatoes, everything was excellent. There are classics like hummus and mezze on the menu too. The service is a bit nonchalant, but friendly. Reservation recommended.QB-3, Badenerstrasse 171, 8Kalkbreite, tel. +41 44 297 11 00, www.bebek.ch. Open 07:00 - 24:00, Fri 07:00 - 01:00, Sat 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 08:00 - 24:00.

YOOJI’S BAHNHOFSTRASSENo matter if you prefer your sushi as a nice dinner at a ta-ble, a quick eat at the bar or to take away: the four Yooji’s are well known in Zurich for good Japanese food. The one on Bahnhofstrasse features two stories and works as a self-service restaurant. Grab your sushi from the display cabinet and take a seat (or take it out) or sit at the bar and pick some more daring compositions from the conveyor belt. The following Yooji’s feature table service: Bellevue (St. Urbangasse 8), Langstrasse district (Josefstrasse 112), Seefeld (Seefeldstrasse 115).QE-2, Bahnhofstrasse 102, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. +41 44 212 12 25, www.yoojis.com. Open 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 09:00 - 23:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. Kitchen closes 22:00. JAS

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CLOUDSWell, this is what we call a view! On the top fl oor of the Prime Tower you can overlook the whole city while having dinner or sipping on a cocktail. By choosing the restaurant, the bistro bar or the lounge section of the Clouds, you also choose the part of the city you’ll be able to gaze onto. In the bistro you can always get something nice to eat, no matter what the time of the day. In the restaurant fi ne dining clas-sics like beef fi let (with a Mediterranean twist) are the ace in the hole. Or go for the Clouds menu or the vegetarian one (4 to 6 courses, 115 - 155Sfr). For the restaurant book a table in advance.QK-6, Maagplatz 5, 8Schiff bau, tel. +41 44 404 30 00, www.clouds.ch. Restaurant open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:30 - 22:00, Fri 11:30 - 14:00, 18:30 - 22:30, Sat 18:30 - 22:30, Sun closed. Bistro 09:00 - 23:00, Fri 09:00 - 01:00, Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. (Restaurant 36 - 72Sfr). A

DIFFERENTE (HOTEL KRONE UNTERSTRASS)The menu at the friendly diff erente has a surprising breadth. One option is to go for the tartar they specialise in, with over a dozen variations including two vegetarian and two fi sh creations. But crab and avocado salad, truffl e ravioli or the local speciality zürcher geschnetzeltes with

veal are all on the menu too, as is chateaubriand steak. The chef focusses on seasonal produce, much of which is lo-cally sourced, like cheeses or spirits. Located in Hotel Krone, the interior is cultivated if a bit eclectic.QN-6, Schaff haus-erstrasse 1, 8Kronenstrasse, tel. +41 44 360 56 56, www.hotel-krone.ch. Open 06:30 - 24:00, Sat & Sun 06:30 - 23:00, kitchen closes at 22:30. (25 - 65Sfr).

LES HALLESThis garage-style restaurant off ers mostly organic food from around the Mediterranean with a particularly French touch. The ever fresh moules et frites (mussels with French fries) are what a lot of people come here for, or the tasty

The Clouds has one of the best views in town. PD

The lively, laid-back bustle at Les Halles. Zurich Tourism (MS)

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The Swiss cheese specialities fondue and raclette, originally come from the French speaking areas of Switzerland. Fondue is basically a mix of melted cheese and white wine bubbling over a small burner which you dip bread cubes into, while raclette is pure melted cheese which is poured over boiled potatoes. Locals mainly eat these dishes during the cold time of the year, so the season is perfect for trying them - the listed restaurants below are specialists.

FRIBOURGER FONDUESTÜBLIFondue is considered a Swiss national dish, but some regions have more of a tradition than others. The canton of Fribourg prides itself on making some of the best fondues, and here you can choose between two diff erent Fribourger cheese blends. One, moitié-moitié, is a half-half blend of gruyère and vacherin fribourgeois, two excellent cheeses which both come from Fribourg. Have a glass of white wine with your meal, but be careful not to lose the piece of bread while dipping it in the melted cheese. Real Swiss chase it with a glass of kirsch at the end to ease digestion - we suggest you just do the same.QC-3, Rotwandstrasse 38, 8Stauff facher, tel. +41 44 241 90 76, www.fribourger-fondue-stuebli.ch. Open 18:00 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 22:00. (28Sfr). A

LE DÉZALEYSince 1974 Pascal Ruhlé and his team have been cooking dishes from the canton Vaud, situated in western Switzerland. The fondue prepared according to an old family recipe is defi nitely very tasty and also comes in a version with morels (mushrooms). Or get one of the fondue deals including a starter (like air-dried meat) and a dessert. Try one of the diff erent sausages of the region, be it stuff ed with cabbage or just served plain with French beans or leek or go for one of the other Swiss dishes. The old part of the restaurant is more charming, so try to get a seat there.QF-4, Römergasse 7/9, 8Helmhaus, tel. +41 44 251 61 29, www.le-dezaley.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. Kitchen open until 23:00. (22 - 50Sfr). JAB

Mediterranean bar/restaurant/market hall, located at the heart of the culture and

night-life district of Zurich West. Reservations: 044-273 11 25 or www.les-halles.ch

JAPANESE IKOO / OOKIIkoo proves that there is tasty Japanese kitchen beyond the ever-present sushi - Japanese noodle soups. The small and simple restaurant only has a couple of minimalistic tables but the atmosphere is nevertheless comfy and inviting. The menu features ramen noodle soups, onigiri rice balls and gyoza dumplings, all freshly prepared by the Japanese kitchen staff . Everything we tried was excellent - an adjective that also describes the service well.QC-3, Bäckerstrasse 39, 8Stauff acher, tel. +41 44 370 37 76, www.ikoo.ch. Open 11:45 - 14:30, 18:00 - 23:00, Sat 18:00 - 23:00. Sun closed. Kitchen closes 14:00 / 22:00. A


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LE CÈDRE - BELLEVUEThis is the city branch of the original Le Cèdre (Badener-strasse 78, +41 44 241 42 72), which opened more than 15 years ago as one of the fi rst Lebanese restaurants in town. And we can confi rm that it serves the same excel-lent cuisine that host Maurice Houraibi stands for. On off er are more than 100 diff erent types of mezze (cold and warm starters) with all kind of mystic tastes unfamiliar to Western tongues. Many of the mezzes are vegetarian. Take a selec-tion of them as a starter or big platter as a main course. There are also lamb, veal, poultry and fi sh dishes. Service tends to be a little slow.QF-4, Schiffl ände 5, 8Bellevue, tel. +41 44 252 83 70, www.libanesisch.ch. Open 09:00 - 00:30. (19 - 37Sfr). JAB

SPANISHNEW TAPAS DEL MARThe Tapas del Mar is a modern stylish venue with bare concrete walls, a high ceiling and livingroom-style lampshades. On off er are dozens of diff erent Spanish tapas - we recommend going for the tour - which saves you the hassle of choosing and gives you the opportunity of tasting as many things as possible (2 people minimum, 44Sfr each). Besides, it’s great value. You get some cold starters, as well as meat and fi sh tapas and a dessert. Everything we got was freshly prepared and very tasty - be it the pasta de berenjenas (eggplant paste), the gambas al ajillo or the tender pinchitos cordero (lamb skewers). The service was quick and attentive - we had a really nice evening.QB-2, Hohlstrasse 78, 8Bäckeranlage, tel. +41 44 558 99 36, www.zuerich.tapasdelmar.com. Open 12:00 - 24:00, Sat 15:00 - 24:00, Sun 17:30 - 23:00.

TAVERNA CATALANASince 1982 José Ledesmà has been entertaining all kinds of customers in his rustic tavern in the old town. And the clas-sics on his menu have never changed: tortillas, paradilla (sea-food and rice), paella (evenings only, minimum 2 persons) or squid baked in batter - it all tastes as if you were actually in Spain, though the decor in this ancient Zurich wine tavern is still more Swiss than Iberian. With the seafood we recom-mend a glass of Albarino - and don‘t leave without a crema catalana for dessert.QE-3, Glockengasse 8, 8Parade-platz, tel. +41 44 221 12 62, www.tavernacatalana.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun & Mon. Kitchen open 11:45 - 14:00, 18:00 - 22:00. (20 - 46Sfr). JAB

STEAK HOUSES BOHEMIABohemia’s waiters wear ties - and they’re not the only thing with style around here. The tiled fl oor and the crystal chandeliers give the Bohemia a distinguished atmosphere, drawing both business people and the city’s in-crowd. They now mainly serve steaks grilled to your liking on the wood-fi re grill. Try their home-made sauces - we loved the just slightly sweet ketchup. The bar area at the front can

be busy, so if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, try to get a table in the room at the back.QH-5, Klosbachstrasse 2, 8Kreuzplatz, tel. +41 44 383 70 60, www.bohemia.ch. Open 06:45 - 24:00, Thu & Fri 06:45 - 01:00, Sat 09:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00 - 24:00. (26 - 69Sfr). AB

NEW GAUCHOYou just have to love the Gaucho - except if you’re vegetar-ian, perhaps. The small restaurant with its walls plastered with photos and dozens of framed paintings, pictures and other bits and pieces is just plain likeable. The Argentin-ian beef they major in comes straight from the charcoal grill, our entrecôte was tender and bursting with taste. The chimchurri sauce that accompanied it was genuine with loads of freshly chopped parsely. There is a chang-ing off er of starters which usually hail from Italy rather than South America. They import the beef themselves by the way, which probably explains the outstanding quality. Recommended!QC-2, Nietengasse 18, 8Bäckeranlage, tel. +41 44 321 18 18, www.gaucho.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 18:30 - 23:00, Sat 18:30 - 23:00, Sun closed.

SWISSAs it’s sometimes hard to tell what Swiss cuisine really is (see Swiss cuisine), we list some traditional restaurants here as well as some that interpret Swissness in a modern way. If you want to try the Swiss cheese specialities fondue and raclette, see the box on p. 26. We list the traditional Zurich beer halls in a seperate category overleaf. They serve gener-ous helpings of earthy local food - defi nitely not a bad way to explore Swiss cuisine either.

NEW BAUERNSCHÄNKEAs the name suggests, the Farmer’s Inn in the old town is a rustic tavern. Wooden tables, panelled walls and a huge painting of farmers plowing a fi eld with oxen make for coun-try feel. The food on off er in this historic building is hearty and traditionally Swiss: meat loaf with mashed potatoes, bratwurst with rösti, cordon bleu or beef liver to name a few.QF-3, Rindermarkt 24, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 44 262 41 30, www.bauernschaenke.ch. Open 11:00 - 14:30, 17:30 - 24:00, Sa 12:00 - 24:00, So 17:00 - 24:00. (19 - 35Sfr).

KRONENHALLEThe Kronenhalle is Zurich’s most legendary restaurant: top bankers, artists, authors, editors-in-chief and celebrities come to the famous brasserie on Bellevueplatz - and mix with (well dressed) ordinary people. Lots of dark wood and original paintings by Mirò and Picasso on the walls give the brasserie its classic yet old-fashioned look - nothing has changed in decades. The food (classics: schnitzel with cu-cumber salad, bouillon with liver dumplings) is good, pric-ey, but certainly not as important as the see-and-be-seen. QF-4, Rämistrasse 4, 8Bellevue, tel. +41 44 262 99 00, www.kronenhalle.com. Open 12:00 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 23:15. (28 - 76Sfr). JAX

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What the Swiss like to eat at home and when out is heavily infl uenced by their neighbours’ cuisine, espe-cially the Italians. But what is real Swiss cuisine? Most Swiss would probably say: käsefondue (cheese fondue), a hot soup of cheese and white wine eaten by dunking cubes of bread in it. Delicious, but the smell can take getting used to. Raclette is another cheese speciality, melted cheese on potatoes served with diff erent pickles and sides. Würste or sausages are also very Swiss, the bratwurst (usually veal) and cervelat (pork) being the most common. Züri gschnätzlets is a traditional Zurich dish, thin strips of veal cooked in a cream sauce, often with mush-rooms. This is often served with rösti, a cake of fried grated potatoes, a bit like Spanish tortilla but also on the list of Swiss traditionals. Switzerland also has an impressive range of breads to go with the cheeses, e.g. the rich zopf (plaited loaf ) is a favourite for Sunday breakfasts. Fondue chinoise and fondue bourgignonne are not traditionally Swiss, strictly speaking, but these two meat fondues are very popu-lar too. Both involve dipping meat into a pot, full of either hot broth (chinoise) or oil (bourgignonne) and then enjoying with a range of sauces and sides.

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Restaurants Restaurants VELTLINERKELLERThe Veltlinerkeller specialises in traditional Swiss and French cuisine - including a couple of extras originating in the Veltlin region in the Italian Alps. Be it chateaubriand, zürcher geschnetzeltes (veal in bite-size pieces) or grilled common sole - the chef defi nitely knows his trade. Happily the latest trends in gastronomy haven’t made it to the Veltlinerkeller - so don’t expect anything fancy, but good traditional food in a homely atmosphere, set by the walls lined with Swiss stone pine.QE-4, Schlüsselgasse 8, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 225 40 40, www.veltlinerkeller.ch. Open 11:30 - 24:00, Closed Sat & Sun. Kitchen open 11:30 - 13:45, 18:30 - 21:45. In Nov & Dec Sat evening open. (43 - 63Sfr). JA

VOLKSHAUSWell placed partitionings and table lamps create an almost living-room atmosphere - even though you’re sitting in a very spacious hall. The menu typed on a mechanical typewriter changes daily and offers reasonably priced dishes like fleischkäse (a Swiss-style meat loaf ) and potato salad as well as some slightly more refined choices like beef medallions with an olive crust. A good place for a candle light dinner. Separate bar section with a smaller menu.QC-3, Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 44 242 11 55, www.restaurantvolkshaus.ch. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 02:00, Sat 09:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 23:00. (22 - 46Sfr). AB

BEER HALLS BRASSERIE FEDERALThis is a beer lover’s paradise: More than 100 diff erent Swiss beers are sold in this huge hall situated inside the main train station. You can try seven at one blow: for 9.90Sfr the waiter will serve you seven beers from the tap in small glasses (1dl). Food is Swiss-style, hearty and served fast: pasta with minced meat, bratwurst or rösti with bacon and raclette cheese.QE-2, Bahnhofplatz 15, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 217 15 15, www.brasserie-federal.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00. Kitchen open until 22:30. (19 - 30Sfr). JA

MARCHÉ MÖVENPICK ZÜRICHThe Marché now is all about grilled meat and fi sh, pizza, and locally sourced fresh vegetables and salads. The veal steak we had was really tender and cooked medium as or-dered (try their sauces - e.g Sicilian salsa!) - and we also enjoyed the raw vegetable salad with cashews as a starter. The all open kitchen allows you to supervise the prepara-tion yourself. You can sit on high bar stools and tables, we went for the more relaxed leather benches and had no regrets. That applies to the whole evening actually.QD-5, Beethovenstr. 32, 8Stockerstrasse, tel. +41 44 286 54 54, www.marche-moevenpick.com. Open 11:30 - 23:00, Thu & Fri 11:30 - 24:00, Sat 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. (17 - 44Sfr). JA

MOHRENKOPFThis is a pleasant place in plain style for Swiss fare, coff ee and snacks or breakfast in the Niederdorf area, frequented by tourists and locals alike. The menu off ers classics like chalbsgschnäzlets (veal in bite-size pieces) with rösti (hash browns) as well as more unusual dishes like capuns, an Al-pine speciality of sausage and dumpling wrapped in chard leaves. Try them, they’re a treat. If you fancy a sweet to round off the meal, try a mohrenkopf, a chocolate covered marshmallow that gave the restaurant its name.QF-3, Nie-derdorfstrasse 31, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, tel. +41 44 262 05 45, www.mohrenkopf.info. Open 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 08:00 - 23:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. Kitchen open non-stop until 22:00. (19 - 36Sfr). JA

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TIBITSThe bounteous vegetarian buff et is the focal point of tibits - where everybody queues up to choose from around 40 home-made salads, hot daily specials, soups, sandwiches and sweets. It’s more than plain tasty, believe us. Situated at the beginning of the Seefeld district, tibits is very popular for lunch, dinner or coff ee with the business people and the hipper residents of the area. And yes, it’s all available to take away too. Newly renovated sister restaurant ‘tibits im NZZ bistro’ around the corner at Falkenstrasse 12, +41 44 260 32 12 (Open 11:00 - 22:00, Sun 11:00 - 20:00).QG-5, Seefeldstrasse 2, 8Opernhaus, tel. +41 44 260 32 22, www.tibits.ch. Open 06:30 - 23:30, Fri 06:30 - 24:00, Sat 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 09:00 - 23:30. (buff et, 4.20Sfr (take away 3.70Sfr) per 100 grams). JABS

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ZEUGHAUSKELLERThe Zeughauskeller (the arsenal) is one of Zurich’s big-gest beer halls. Situated in a mediaeval arsenal it serves good solid traditional Swiss fare: generous helpings of meat, sausages, schnitzel and roast. Popular with tour-ists, locals and lads out for the night, it’s a place where it’s easy to get to know people, as you share the big tables with other guests. Old military devices standing around are there to remind you where you are. So don’t get too drunk, you might end up getting conscripted.QE-4, Bahn-hofstrasse 28a, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 220 15 15, www.zeughauskeller.ch. Open 11:30 - 23:00. Kitchen open until 22:15. (19 - 40Sfr). JAB

VEGETARIAN HAUS HILTLThe Hiltl is Zurich’s vegetarian institution par excellence. It’s simply amazing what they do with purely vegetarian ingredients - and they’ve been doing it since 1898. Just grab a plate and pick from the huge choice of curries, chut-neys, salads, tofu and a lot more… Take away and eating in the bar area is cheaper, while the restaurant area with table service and à la carte dishes off ers more comfort. In the evening the bar doubles as a club.QD-3, Sihlstrasse 28, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 227 70 00, www.hiltl.ch. Open 06:00 - 24:00, Thu - Sat 06:00 - late, Sun 08:00 - late. Kitchen 06:00 - 23:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. (25 - 33Sfr). JABS


Cafés Nightlife

NEW TIMEPerched in the upper story of the new glass cube high above the hustle and bustle bang in the middle of Zurich’s main station you can enjoy a cup of coff ee and some breakfast. Or go for a few of the many tapas and a glass of wine, if you’re ready for that. Sofas and easy chairs with cushions and white lampshades make for a homey feel. This is a relaxed sort of oasis at the ever busy main station. So relaxed, you might even skip your train and decide to take the next one. To reach the Time, you have to climb the stairs located on the side of the cube towards Bahnhofstrasse.QE-2, Bahnhofplatz 15, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 217 15 84, www.time-lounge.ch. Open 7:45 - 22:30.

Cafés in Zurich generally serve coff ee Italian style (from ristretto to cappuccino) and many draw on the rich Swiss tradition of pastry and chocolate making. But there is no fi xed defi nition of a café, most also serve alcoholic bever-ages, other snacks or even full meals and many double as bars in the evening rather than closing.

BABU’S BAKERYYou might have to queue to get one of this coff eehouse’s lovely sweets or excellent fresh sandwiches, but never mind, it’s worth every second of your time. Armchairs which remind us of our grandmothers’, wooden shelves fi lled with pottery and a fi replace make for a very cosy interior. And because you can not stay there forever, you can buy your favourite blend of coff ee or tea, so you can enjoy some of Babu’s joys at home.QD-3, Löwenstrasse 1, 8Sihlporte, tel. +41 44 212 87 45, www.babus.ch. Open 07:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00. JA

COLLANAAt the entrance to the new subterranean car park in front of the opera at Bellevue there is a stylish new café. A huge win-dow front, stone fl oors and the wooden panels behind the bar bring a fancy italianità to the place. The coff ee here is ex-cellent and the food Italian, solid and rather pricey (e.g. ravi-oli 25Sfr). Also on their menu you’ll fi nd the original pepito, a sandwich with a piece of grilled meat (beef, lamb or chick-en), onions and a secret sauce. It was sold in the Niederdorf for decades and has many fans. Nice outdoor area.QF-5, Theaterstrasse 9, 8Stadelhofen, tel. +41 44 250 59 10, www.commercio.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00. JAB

SCHOBER (PÉCLARD)What looks from outside like a small, simple pastry shop is in fact one of the city’s oldest coff eehouses. It’s very busy, espe-cially on weekends. Get a seat on one of the tables scattered over the various storeys of this old-town-house and let the waiter serve you coff ee or a hot chocolate together with one of the sweet sins you can choose from the display cabinet by the entrance. Though it‘s not run by the Schober family any-more, stepping in here is a little trip back in time to the belle epoque.QF-4, Napfgasse 4, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 44 251 51 50, www.peclard-zurich.ch. Open 08:00 - 19:00, Thu - Sat 08:00 - 23:00, Sun 09:00 - 19:00. JAB

BREAKFAST

Sunday breakfast is an institution in many Swiss families. Zopf is one of the mainstays of Swiss breakfasts, a rich white bread baked in the shape of a braid, and is served with butter, jams, honey, cheeses or cold meats. Swiss bakeries bake a huge variety of breads - rye bread, maize bread or potato-and-walnut bread to name just a few - which add to the breakfast spread. Buttery croissants, called gipfeli in Swiss German, are also a favourite. Another breakfast dish with strong roots in Switzerland is müesli, made of oat fl akes, grated apple, ground hazelnuts and yoghurt in the classic birchermüesli version. Many Swiss don’t consider breakfast complete without one of the many takes on the müesli-theme.

Here come our favourite breakfast places:

BEBEK They serve nice à la a carte breakfast variations with an oriental touch, every day until 16:00. See p. 27.

BOHEMIA, cosy brunch on the weekend (Sat & Sun 09:00 - 16:00), anything from Swiss müesli to Amer-ican-style fried eggs with bacon or British-style with sausages and beans as well as omelettes, pancakes and bagels. See p. 28.

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Zurich’s nightlife off ers classy clubs, casual and alternative bars, as well as live-music venues and strip clubs. On the weekend people from almost half of Switzerland come to the city to have a good time. The main nightlife areas are Niederdorf (F-2/F-3) in the old town, the streets around Langstrasse (C-1/C-2) and Zurich West (L-6/L-7). There is a lively club scene - but with dozens of bars around, bar-hopping can be just as much fun. A night out in Zurich can be great, but quite expensive. If you’re heading for bars and clubs have some cash handy, as not all venues take credit cards. If you prefer it on the quiet side, there are wine and cocktail bars in the old town and around Paradeplatz. Check out our listings.

CASUAL BARS BAR 63When the new owners took over in 2009, the place (established in 1963) had seen better times. Wisely, they only gave it a face lift conserving its charm. So now it’s not fancy but really likable, we think. The selection of rum is a surprise: more than 100

rums from 25 countries, including unusual provenances like Nepal. They also sell many diff erent wines by the glass. Perfect for a laid-back start of an evening out in the Langstrasse district.QC-2, Rolandstrasse 19, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 44 241 75 83, www.bar63.ch. Open 16:00 - 01:00, Fri 16:00 - 02:00, Sat 14:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun.

NACHTFLUGThe long stone wall behind the bar and the dimmed light-ing may make the Nachtfl ug seem a little too cool at fi rst. But by the time you‘re on to the second beer the laid-back music, the helpful girls behind the bar and the comfy so-fas will have worked their spell. Apart from quintessential cocktails it off ers a large selection of sours and some snacks (salsiz, smoked sausage). The lack of shots and alcopops makes this a place for a trendy, polite clientèle rather than loud partying.QF-3, Stüssihofstatt 4, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 44 261 99 66, www.n8fl ug.ch. Open 09:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 09:00 - 01:30, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. AB

WINGSThe barman wears an airline captain’s uniform, the seats are from a plane and the cocktails have names like Happy Landing and Jetlag: welcome aboard the Wings bar. It has been up in the air now for more than a de-cade and tenders everything from cocktails to sours, Martinis and fi zzes for a casual, trendy crowd.QF-4, Limmatquai 54, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 43 268 40 55, www.wings-lounge.ch. Open 16:00 - 24:00, Fri 16:00 - 02:00, Sat 14:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. A

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NightlifeNightlifesomeone stops by and plays some Alpine folk music. The Aelpli milk, a cocktail made to a secret recipe will get you in the right mood and älplermakkaroni, a local pasta dish with potatoes and cheese, will help bring you back down to earth afterwards. Almost daily folk bands on stage.QF-4, Ankengasse 5, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 43 355 91 92, www.aelplibarzueri.ch. Open 17:00 - 00:30. EK

WEINSCHENKE (HOTEL HIRSCHEN)This delicately lit historic vaulted cellar has a great atmo-sphere for a wine tavern. The Weinschenke is located in the building of the Hotel Hirschen and is entered from the small street (Hirschengasse) on the right-hand side of the hotel. Sit at the wooden tables and enjoy a glass of one of the twenty bottled wines that are sold here by the glass. As appetizers we can recommend mostbröckli, dried meat from the Appenzell region east of Zurich or a choice of Swiss cheese.QF-3, Hirschengasse 6, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, tel. +41 43 268 33 33, www.hirschen-zuerich.ch. Open 16:30 - 00:30. Closed Sun.

DANCE BARS KAUZThis is a real gem of a place. The 70s style crystal lamps and the projections on the walls give it a retro touch, the DJ sits cosily on a sofa, everything is just very smooth here. The revellers are not as young as elsewhere, maybe be-cause they start the party at 21:00 already. It’s quite a chal-lenge fi nding this underground-style club in a basement though, as there is no outside sign at all. So here come the tips: just enter the black door next to the big metal gate with a ‘no parking’ sign on it. The building is located just next to the bus terminal behind the main train station. And yes, we think it’s totally worth looking for!QD-1, Ausstellungsstrasse 21, 8Sihlquai/Hauptbahnhof, www.kauzig.ch. Open Thu 21:00 - 02:00, Fri & Sat 21:00 - 06:00, admission free before midnight.

PALAVRION BARJust reopened after a full renovation, the Palavrion is still where the young and the young at heart come for after-work drinks in the fi nancial district. The new dark green leather sofas for two with really high backrests are an eye-catcher. DJs spin the latest party and house tunes to make

sure both sexes get in a communicative mood - though there is not really a dance fl oor. The bar is directly connect-ed to the Marché Mövenpick restaurant - try their grill spe-cialities.QD-5, Beethovenstrasse 32, 8Stockerstrasse, tel. +41 44 286 54 54, www.palavrion.com. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Thu 08:00 - 02:00, Fri 08:00 - 03:00, Sat 19:00 - 03:00, Sun closed. Admission free. AK

PUBS JAMES JOYCEThe James Joyce is a classy Irish pub with furnishings which came from the Jury’s hotel in Dublin and an Art Nouveau bar built in the 19th century. The crowd here is quite up-town and business-like. The beer list features 10 beers in-cluding Murphy’s Irish Stout. Their choice of wines is also surprisingly large: 20 served by the glass and more than 300 diff erent bottles in the cellar. On the menu there is fi sh ‘n’ chips, homemade hamburgers, tartar and club sandwiches. Do we have to mention that they have an excellent choice of single malt whiskeys as well?QD-3, Pelikanstrasse 8, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 221 18 28, www.jamesjoyce.ch. Open 11:00 - 00:30, Sat 11:30 - 18:00. Closed Sun. AK

CLASSY BARS AURAThe Aura is a stylish, up-market restaurant, bar and club in the former Swiss stock exchange, close to Paradeplatz. The bar on the fi rst fl oor is dominated by brown hues and has a hushed international elegance with the leather padded benches and the carpet. A separate section is for smokers - with a selection of cigars on off er. Guests here tend to be a bit older than in many other bars, and are probably dressed somewhat better too. Of course all the classic cocktails and spirits are available.QE-4, Bleicherweg 5, 8Parade-platz, tel. +41 44 448 11 44, www.aura-zurich.ch. Open 13:30 - 00:30, Fri & Sat 13:30 - 02:00, Sun closed. A

JULES VERNE PANORAMA BAR (BRASSERIE LIPP)Located in the same tower as the Urania observatory close to Bahnhofstrasse, the Jules Verne bar boasts a spectacular view over Zurich’s city centre. Enter the Brasserie Lipp and take the elevator on the right hand side straight to the top. Up there, try to get a table at the window, order a cocktail at the bar and take in the view of Zurich’s old town with the lake and the Alps in the background. Until 17:00 they serve soups, salads, seafood and meat from the Brasserie Lipp, in the evening it’s a bar only.QE-3, Uraniastrasse 9, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 43 888 66 66, www.jules-verne.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. A

RIVE GAUCHEThe Rive Gauche bar attracts a mixed crowd: the guests of the fi ve-star hotel Baur au Lac in whose premises the bar is situated mix with the young city crowd. With the dark wooden bar, the mirrors on the wall and the living-room-like lampshades the bar looks classic British with a touch of modernity. A good place for cocktails and drinks right in the centre of the city. The Rive Gauche is also a restaurant with good, rather pricey meat and seafood on the menu.QE-4, Talstrasse 1, 8Börsenstrasse, tel. +41 44 220 50 60, www.agauche.ch. Open 11:30 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 11:30 - 02:00. AK

ALTERNATIVE BARS AM DAMM FÜR DICHThis is a cool district bar set up in an old restaurant. The regu-lars come to this slightly off -track venue because they love the easy-going style and the mix of all kinds of people. And the long drinks, cocktails and diff erent beers on off er. They have a cosy outdoor area and a garage-style room in the yard where there are sometimes parties or table football and ping-pong nights.QM-6, Hönggerstrasse 3, 8Dammweg, tel. +41 43 317 91 60, www.amdammfuerdich.ch. Open 18:00 - 01:00, Fri 18:00 - 04:00, Sat 21:00 - 04:00, Sun - Tue closed.

LA CATRINAThis real Mexican place - no sombreros or ponchos, but handcrafted smiley skeletons, bones and lots of candles - fast became popular with lovers of margaritas, beer, alterna-tive live music and parties. On Tuesdays and Thursdays Swiss bands rock what’s probably the smallest stage in town. On weekends DJs often play the latest alternative tracks. Usu-ally there is no admission, but that‘s not the only reason it‘s always packed like hell: it‘s just a perfect place to party until the break of dawn. Table football downstairs.QC-2, Kurzgasse 4, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 77 217 30 99, www.lacatrina.ch. Open 19:00 - 01:00, Mon 21:00 - 02:00, Fri 21:00 - 03:00, Sat 22:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun & Mon. E

WOHNZIMMERBARThis bar’s name means living room, and cosy like in your own living room is how you will feel here. With some antique sofas and easy chairs, wall paper and carpets, the owners have really put some soul into this all new concrete room in the new hous-ing construction Kalkbreite. The mood here is very easy going and the relaxing sound will help you unwind. A nice place to start or end your evening with a cocktail, a glass of wine or a beer from the bar. Nice outdoor area.QB-3, Kalkbreitestrasse 10, 8Kalkbreite, www.wohnzimmerbar.ch. Open 17:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 17:00 - 02:30, Sun 11:00 - 20:00.

TAVERNS AND DRINKERIES AELPLI BARBuilt in an old cowshed from the 13th century, the Aelpli Bar brings Swiss folklore to the centre of Zurich. A Swiss style accordion, a contrabass and a washboard stand ready for musicians all the time - and more often than you‘d think

Flowery wallpaper and easy chairs: it’s Wohnzimmerbar! PD

Classic cocktails in a classy atmosphere: Rive Gauche. PD

YOUR PARTY PORTALzuerich.usgang.ch is a web-site where you can check out

what’s on in town. A simple click on a certain date in the calendar shows you all the parties and events that are on that day. Name of the party, music style played and location - it’s all there. You’ll understand even if you don’t speak German. And don’t forget to go back to the site the day after partying to see if one of their photographers caught you in action.

CASINO

SWISS CASINOSZurich is the city of money, fi nance and banks - and as of 2012 it fi nally also has its own casino. The escalator takes you from the entrance to the fi rst fl oor, where the world of glittery lights and imagined fortunes takes you in. More than 400 slot machines and the table games rou-lette, black jack, punto banco and texas hold’em poker on two fl oors make this casino one of the largest in Swit-zerland. The stakes on the table games set in at as little as 5Sfr - with practically no upper limit. For your physical well being there is a bar and a lounge. The casino has a smoker’s section with table games and slot machines. To get access to this gambling paradise you need to be at least 18 years old, well dressed, pay 10Sfr entrance fee and have a valid ID card or passport with you.QD-3, Gessnerallee 3-5, 8Stauff acher, tel. +41 43 330 30 30, www.swisscasinos.ch. Open 11:00 - 04:00, Thu - Sat 11:00 - 05:00. Table games start 14:00.

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NightlifeNightlifeOnce you are in, you will fi nd revellers who don’t tire of par-tying until the break of dawn - in the early morning most people look like they have been dragged through a hedge.QC-2, Dienerstrasse 33, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 43 535 60 13, www.zukunft.cl. Open Thu 23:00 - late, Fri & Sat 24:00 - late. Bar 3000 open Wed - Sat 17:00 - late. Wed often concerts. Admission around 20Sfr, Thu free. X

HELSINKIThe Helsinki is a great little alternative bar and club located next to Hardbrücke train station in Zurich West. Situated in a former garage, lots of Swiss and sometimes foreign bands hit the stage, often singer-songwriters. Check out the pro-gramme on the website - or just go there and give it a try. The admission fee is usually low and if no one is playing live, there is a notable jukebox and a well equipped bar in a minimalistic and trashy atmosphere.QK-7, Geroldstrasse 35, 8Escher-Wyss Platz, www.helsinkiklub.ch. Open 20:00 - 02:00, Wed 20:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 20:00 - 03:30, Mon closed. E

MASCOTTEIn this club you can feel the history: built around 1900 as a variété it has been a music and culture club ever since. Sam-my Davis Junior and Louis Armstrong played here in the time of swing and big bands. Nowadays it’s a very popular party place for all kinds of people: twens mix with forty-somethings dressed from chic to alternative. On Fridays the DJ plays all styles, on Saturdays the music is usually a bit more elec-tronic or with more beats.QF-5, Theaterstrasse 10, 8Bel-levue, tel. +41 44 260 15 80, www.mascotte.ch. Open 22:00/23:00 - late, Sun & Tue closed. Admission: Mon & Wed free, Thu & Fri 15Sfr, Sat 20Sfr. AEX

PLAZAThe decades-old cinema in the Plaza building at the west-ern end of Langstrasse has changed into a big club with two dance fl oors (and yes, you can smoke on the smaller one!). Dj’s play sounds from mash up and r’n’b to disco, house and other electronic music. The Plaza is popular with all kinds of people - a good place to end your bar tour around Langstrasse. Concerts and shows on week-days.QB-3, Badenerstrasse 109, 8Bezirksgebäude, tel. +41 44 542 90 90, www.plaza-zurich.ch. Club open Thu 22:00, Fri & Sat 23:00 - late. Bar open Mon - Sat 17:00 - late. Admission around 25Sfr, Thu free before midnight. AEX

KENNEDY’SThe Kennedy’s is an Irish pub with a large outdoor area, located close to the main train station. It’s popular with expats and locals alike. They have Guinness, Smithwicks and Magners Cider on tap and really helpful and friendly staff , and of course all the major sports on diff erent fl at and big screens. Besides burgers, salads and sandwiches they do some genuine pies, for example a beef and Guinness one we liked very much. Open mic on Monday nights - sing along!QD-2, Freischützgasse 14, 8Sihlpost, tel. +41 44 241 92 94, www.kennedys.ch. Open 11:30 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:30 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. AEK

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ADAGIOIn a mediaeval decor with big chandeliers, paintings and stonework, the Adagio hosts a slightly older, well-groomed crowd. Dress up to party to dance classics, funk, disco and house music. Expect gentlemen over fi fty hunting for girls who might well be you, as well as thirty-something couples who are just having a big night out. Not cheap entertain-ment, but if you are on a budget trip not the place you want to go anyway.QE-5, Gotthardstrasse 5, 8Stocker-strasse, tel. +41 44 206 36 66, www.adagio.ch. Open Fri & Sat 21:00 - 05:00. Admission 25Sfr. A

BELLEVUEYet another house club! That was our fi rst thought when we heard the club Bellevue was to open last autumn. But we have to say, we like this one. The lines of coloured lights on the walls give the Bellevue something of a retro disco touch, while the music is house in all its variations - all very danceable. This club is for adults, minimum age is 25. You will fi nd the entrance on the rear side of the building, actually on Freieckstrasse.QF-4, Rämistrasse 6, tel. +41 44 251 33 40, www.club-bellevue.ch. Open Fri & Sat 23:00 - late.

DIE ZUKUNFT‘The Future’ is a small club in a Langstrasse district basement, and is Zurich’s premier space for freaky electro, house and crossover party styles. The entrance is hidden in a passage between two buildings next to the Bar 3000. Getting past the doormen is sometimes diffi cult, though the policy is not obvious: you just have to fi t to the crowd already inside.

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Getting into the swing at Plaza. usgang.ch

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

If you are looking for sins of the flesh, and then probably you’re male, Zurich offers what you can expect of a city of its size. In Switzerland prostitution is legal, so in Zurich you can find everything from strip bars to brothels. Street prostitution is allowed only in certain areas - for example at Häringstrasse in Niederdorf and in Altstetten in the so-called sex boxes (Depotweg, access by car only). At infamous Sihlquai, street prostitution is now prohibited.

Broadly speaking you have two options: most of the strip clubs - which are called nightclubs or caba-rets - are located in the Niederdorf part of the old town or around Langstrasse west of the main train station. What you can expect there are expensive drinks (i.e. 20Sfr for a beer) and shows with half-naked ladies dancing on a pole until they are entirely naked. In 2013 local media have reported rip-off s in the strip-bar Chilli’s, the victims even claiming to have been dazed and then made to sign huge credit card bills. The owner denies the reports, the police is investigat-ing. Stay alert.

Brothels, sex and sauna clubs are generally situated in the suburbs or just outside the city. In the city you will fi nd such establishments around Häringstrasse in Niederdorf and around Dienerstrasse in the Langstrasse district.

As in other places, many prostitutes work because they have few other income options or, even worse, because they are forced to. Street prostitutes are par-ticularly likely to be victims of human traffi cking. In 2010, several Zurich pimps received prison sentences for extreme violence against their prostitutes.

CALYPSOThe Calypso in the Niederdorf claims to have the only shower show in town. Apart from that there is the standard stage with two poles and a huge mir-ror in the back. Opens early.QF-3, Niederdorfstrasse 60, 8Central, tel. +41 44 252 33 70, www.calypso-nightclub.ch. Open 11:00 - 04:00, Sat & Sun 19:00 - 04:00. A

HAIFISCHCompletely renovated in 2010, the ‘shark’ in the centre of Niederdorf now comes with modern red leather so-fas, lots of mirrors, a grand piano and live music. The interior is nice, but really you’re here for the girls - they dance on two poles on a sleek stage. Sit back and en-joy. Live music!QF-3, Mühlegasse 3, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, tel. +41 44 251 41 10, www.haifi schbar.ch. Open 17:00 - 04:00, Fri & Sat 18:00 - 05:00, Sun 19:00 - 04:00. A

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BILLIARDINOWith 47 pool and 7 snooker tables, darts and videogames Billiardino is an entertainment Eldorado in the middle of the nightlife district Zurich West. Besides the sports there is a bar with pizza and pasta to please your stomach. You’ll fi nd Billiardino behind the Abaton multiplex cinema.QK-6, Heinrichstrasse 245, 8Escher-Wyss-Platz, tel. +41 43 960 33 33, www.billiardino.ch. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Thu 11:00 - 01:00, Fri 11:00 - 03:00, Sat 13:00 - 03:00, Sun 13:00 - 24:00. 24/27Sfr per hr.

BOWLING WESTBowling West is located in Schlieren, just three stops with the S-train from Zurich’s main train station (S12 or S3 direction Baden/Brugg or Aarau). In Schlieren cross to the northern side of the tracks and walk fi ve minutes back in the direction where the train came from. This bowling centre has 17 lanes and a bar to relax after some gruelling competition. There is billiards, table football and darts as well. Booking by phone recommended.QIfangstrasse 8, Schlieren, tel. +41 44 731 02 06, www.bowling-west.ch. Open 14:00 - 23:00, Fri & Sat 14:00 - 01:30, Sun 14:00 - 22:00. 38 - 47Sfr per hour and lane.

LIVE MUSIC

Zurich off ers all kinds of live music: jazz, pop, rock, metal, indie, gothic and much more. You will fi nd bands playing somewhere every night of the week. The clubs and bars listed here focus on live music - we tell you what you can usually expect. Some are just open if there is a concert. For their daily programme, check the websites - or fi nd all concerts on www.zueritipp.ch.

EXIL National and foreign bands from indie rock through folk and rap to electro live on stage almost every night of the week.QK-6, Hardstrasse 245, 8Escher-Wyss Platz, tel. +41 43 366 86 84, www.exil.cl.

MOODS With more than 230 concerts a year, the Moods is Zurich’s prime address for jazz, funk, soul, blues and world music. Big international names as well as many Swiss artists. After-show parties on the week-end.QK-6, Schiff baustrasse 6, 8Escher-Wyss-Platz, tel. +41 44 276 80 00, www.moods.ch.

ROTE FABRIK This centre of alternative culture fund-ed by the city has about 100 concerts a year on their variously sized stages. Some bands are well established, others known by real insiders only. On Tuesdays often concerts in the Ziegel oh Lac restaurant.QSeestrasse 395, 8Post Wollishofen, tel. +41 44 485 58 58, www.rotefabrik.ch.


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Zurich’s largely intact mediaeval town on the one hand and its natural setting on the other are the city’s charms. It also has an excellent range of museums and galleries showing international art. Admission to many places is free, if it does cost we indicate the full price followed by reduced price, usually the children’s price, e.g. 10/5Sfr. Museums are usually closed on Mondays.

MAIN SIGHTSIf you ask someone from Zurich which of the city’s sights represents Zurich best, they’ll probably point to the Gross-münster, its unmistakable double towers making it the closest Zurich has to a landmark. Wasserkirche and Frau-münster complete the trinity of famous churches. Linden-hof is where Zurich started off and is a lovely spot today, while the central police station is another unlikely lovely spot - unless maybe you’re escorted there. Its entrance hall is splendidly decorated with work by Augusto Giacometti. But two of Zurich’s major attractions are not man-made at all: the lake and the Uetliberg peak.

FRAUMÜNSTERToday most people come to Fraumünster to see the mag-nifi cent stained glass windows in the choir created by French artist Marc Chagall in the early 1970s, or the win-dows by Augusto Giacometti. But in days gone by this Gothic abbey dating from the 9th century was more than just pretty. Fraumünster, which literally means women’s ab-

bey, belonged to the Benedictine convent whose abbess had wide powers in Zurich. Women came on harder times in the 16th century. The little archway on the outer cor-ner of Fraumünster (Poststrasse/Münsterhof ) was used to limit decadence and elaborate clothing, and women’s wide hoop skirts had to fi t through here, or else a fi ne was due. No visiting during Sunday services.QE-4, Stadthausquai 19, 8Helmhaus. Open 10:00 - 18:00.

GIACOMETTI MURALSIn the entrance hall to the city’s police headquarters, Au-gusto Giacometti’s magnifi cent murals (1923 - 1925) adorn the vaulted ceiling and the walls. Opening hours are quite short.QE-3, Polizeiwache, Bahnhofquai 3, 8Bahn-hofquai/HB. Open 9:00 - 11:00, 14:00 - 16:00. Admission free, ID required.

GROSSMÜNSTERThe two towers of the originally Romanesque Grossmün-ster are Zurich’s landmark and they also off er a great view over Zurich, if you make it up the 187 narrow steps (4/2Sfr admission for the tower, open 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 12:30 - 17:00). According to legend, Felix and Regula, Zurich’s pa-tron saints, were beheaded at the site of the Wasserkirche and then walked up to where the Grossmünster stands, taking their heads with them. Centuries later the emperor Charlemagne was passing through Zurich and decided to found a church in honour of the martyrs - after a hint from his horse. Since the Reformation the church has a barren

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LAKE ZURICH

The lake is certainly one of the city’s highlights and a walk along the shores is a must if you’re in Zurich, whatever the season. Start for example at Bellevue and walk along the promenade towards Zürichhorn. After a few hundred metres a park with trees and a lawn fi lls the expanse between the lake and the street. The huge Blatterwiese, also known as Chinawiese be-cause the Chinese garden is just next to it, is popular for relaxing, sunbathing or playing sports. There is also a playground for kids. Continuing you get to Zürich-horn, a small delta with some lakeside restaurants and later still to the railway station Tiefenbrunnen where you can hop on a tram (or train) back to Bellevue. The western shore of the lake is a bit less popular though just as nice for a walk. Start at the Arboretum and walk along the shore passing Enge port, the cactuses of the Sukkulentensammlung, and the Mythenquai until you reach the Landiwiese, a large fi eld where many cultural events take place. If you go just a little further, you can enjoy a beer in the restaurant of the off stream cultural centre Rote Fabrik, red factory, marked by the red brick factory chimney.

LAKE ZURICH CRUISESThe Lake Zurich Navigation Company operates ships on Lake Zurich and the River Limmat. If you just want ten minutes of captains’ uniforms and brass foghorns, the routes Bürkliplatz-Wollishofen and Bürkliplatz-Zürichhorn are included in any public transport ticket covering zone 110. If that’s not enough for you, go the whole hog with a roundtrip. Until October 19 there are four diff erent ones: the longest lasts seven hours taking you all the way to the upper lake and back, the shortest is 90 minutes. They all start from the port at Bürkliplatz close to Bellevue several times a day. After October 19 there are fewer cruises per day, the four-hour one starting at 13:30. Tickets and timetables are available at the port.QE-5, Bürkliplatz, 8Bürkliplatz, tel. +41 44 487 13 33, www.zsg.ch. Tickets for roundtrips 8.20-24Sfr, children half the price, discount with Zurich public transport day cards.

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feel, alleviated only by the windows. German artist Sigmar Polke fi nished 12 simply beautiful windows in 2009, partly made of semi-precious stones. Crypt and cloister with a museum on the Reformation are also accessible.QF-4, Grossmünsterplatz, 8Helmhaus. Open 10:00 - 18:00 (Nov - Feb 10:00 - 17:00).

LINDENHOFThis idyllic square on a little hill in Zurich’s centre used to be an important place. The Romans set up shop here and later mediaeval royals would stay here when travelling in the region. Check out the replica Roman tomb stone in the right-hand wall of Pfalzgasse leading down and out of the square. The view from here over the Limmat is very pretty and on sunny days you can join in a game of chess at the back of the square.QE-3, 8Rathaus.

UETLIBERGThe Uetliberg is Zurich’s own little mountain, marking the end of the Albis mountain chain on the western side of Lake Zurich. It rises up to 869 metres a.s.l. - towering around 450 metres over the city. There is a lookout tower on top bringing you to exactly 900 metres a.s.l. and off er-ing a stunning view over the city, the lake and on to the Alps. The mountain is a popular local recreation area all year round. There is a train (S10 from track 21 or 22) from the main station twice an hour (more on weekends). Be aware that you need an additional ticket even if you have a day pass for Zurich (buy a 1 - 2 additional zones’ day ticket at the ticket machine). From the terminal station it’s an easy 10-minute walk to the peak with the lookout tower and a restaurant. You can also walk up from the city to the peak. Take tram N°13 in direction Albisgüetli and get off at the last stop. From there two diff erent paths lead to the top, both take about an hour. You do not need hiking equip-ment, but we recommend good shoes and staying on the path, especially in winter.

From Lindenhof you get a great view of Grossmünster. Zurich Tourism (CB)


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will be on show. The fi rst exhibition is called A 100 Years of Swiss Design, documenting the clear lines, functionality and discreteness which are the trademarks of this country’s design tradition. Besides this, there are daily guided tours through the collection (daily at 12:00, Wed 17:00, Sun 13:00, in German). Participants are limited, register by phone +41 43 446 66 20.QK-6, Pfi ngstweidstrasse 96, 8Toni-Areal, tel. +41 43 446 67 67, www.museum-gestaltung.ch. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00, Mon closed.

MUSEUMS & ARTZurich is a real city of museums - there are 43 of them with all kind of exhibitions. We list the most popular ones and the ones we like best. You can fi nd more information in English on all the museums on www.museen-zuerich.ch.

ART DOCK ZÜRICHArt Dock is all about saving Zurich’s art. This archiving project gathered speed in 2012 with an exhibition of Zurich artists of the 1950s and 60s who were all but forgotten. There are many more like them who don’t fi t the category of the Zurich concretists and aren’t on the radar of offi cial art institutions like the Kunst-haus. Art Dock is dedicated to preserving and show-ing these other Zurich masters. Until 2018 they are lo-cated in the old freight terminal, now showing Carlotta Stocker and Raff ael Benazzi, a painter and a sculptor. A chance to discover Zurich art history that even local art lovers don’t know.QK-7, Hohlstrasse 258, 8Hard-platz, tel. +41 43 322 07 90, www.art-dock-zh.ch. Open 17:00 - 21:00, Sat & Sun 12:00 - 19:00, closed Mon.

NATIONAL MUSEUM (LANDESMUSEUM)It will take you a while to get through the permanent exhibition on Swiss history, but hey, it took centuries to accumulate. Complete with sights, sounds, slides and secret bank accounts, this is not some bone-dry collection of old things. There are four thematic areas: the fi rst section shows the history of migration and settlement, the second examines religious and intellectual history, the third is dedicated to Swiss political history and the fourth section focusses on economy. For most exhibits explanations in English are available. iPad guides in English and other languages available (5Sfr).QE-2, Museumstrasse 2, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 218 65 11, www.musee-suisse.ch. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10/8Sfr.

NEW SCHAUDEPOT (MUSEUM OF DESIGN)Zurich’s design museum Museum fü r Gestaltung is going industrial. On September 26 the museum opened its new premises in the one-time dairy factory, the Toni Areal, which has been given a major make-over to accommodate all of the city’s art schools - fi ne arts, design, graphics, fi lm, dance, theatre, music and more (quite worth a visit in itself ). The new museum is organised as a Schaudepot, i.e. a storage space where objects can also be displayed and viewed. Over 500’000 objects from the genres poster, design, applied art and graphics are stored in the museum’s collections. In changing temporary exhibitions parts of this collection

KINDERCITYA science city for kids aged 1 to 12. See page 57.QChliri-etstrasse12, Volketswil, tel. +41 43 204 30 60, www.kindercity.ch.

KULTURAMA - MUSEUM OF MANKINDThe enormous wooden bone-come-bench lying in front of this museum’s entrance is the fi rst clue as to what awaits the visitor here. But it’s more than just bones: one exhibi-tion sequence shows the evolution of life right up to hu-mans and the fi rst civilisations, the other the cycle of hu-man life - with lots of exhibits, not just bones. There is also a discovery trail for children, with much to touch, listen to, look at and measure. Good for younger and older children, café on site.QH-4, Englischviertelstrasse 9, 8Hot-tingerplatz, tel. +41 44 260 60 44, www.kulturama.ch. Open 13:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. Admission 12/8/4Sfr.

KUNSTHAUSZurich’s major art museum has an impressive collection with work by many Swiss artists such as Füssli, Hodler, Segantini or Bill and the largest collection of Alberto Gia-cometti’s work including some of his trademark haggard statues. Work by international artists like Manet, Van Gogh, Kokoschka or Baselitz also please the eye and mind. Addi-tionally there are usually two very worthwhile temporary exhibitions, one large, one small (see section Culture & Events). English language audioguides available. Café and shop on the ground fl oor.QG-4, Heimplatz 1, 8Kunst-haus, tel. +41 44 253 84 84, www.kunsthaus.ch. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Wed & Thu 10:00 - 20:00, Mon closed. Admission for collection 15/10Sfr, for exhibitions 22Sfr, combined ticket 25/18Sfr.

NONAM (NORTH AMERICA NATIVE MUSEUM)The permanent exhibition of the North America Native Museum shows over 700 objects like masks, boats or to-tem poles from six regions in the USA and Canada. The exhibitions’ aim is to render a better understanding of the natives of North America and show the various ways the Inuit, Indian and Métis groups lived from the arctic north to the deserts in the southwest.QSeefeldstrasse 317, 8Tiefenbrunnen, tel. +41 43 499 24 40, www.nonam.ch. Open 13:00 - 17:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 17:00, closed Mon. Admission 12/8/4Sfr, families 20Sfr.

Only just opened: the Schaudepot. PD

MARKETS

FLEA MARKET KANZLEIThis is probably Switzerland’s biggest year-round fl ea market. Up to 400 people put their second-hand goods on sale here every Saturday, professional traders as well as people who are just fl ogging things they don’t need anymore.QC-3, Kanzleistrasse 56, 8Helvetiaplatz, www.fl ohmarktkanzlei.ch. Sat 08:00 - 16:00.

FRUIT & VEG MARKETSZurich’s four outdoor food markets off er fresh, often organically grown produce from the region, mostly sold by the farmers themselves. You’ll also fi nd fi sh from Lake Zurich, diff erent meats and specialities from further afi eld like Italian salami or Greek cheese.Qwww.zuercher-maerkte.ch.

MORE FOR LESS WITH THE ZÜRICHCARD

You’re in town for only two days? Too short, of course! But the ZürichCARD can help you make the most of it.

For a busy day or two in Zurich, you can’t really go wrong with the Zürich-

CARD. It gives you free entry to a number of great mu-seums like the Kunsthaus, the National Museum, the Museum für Gestaltung and dozens more. It also gets you a 10% discount in lots of shops, e.g. Meng cutlery or Vollenweider Chocolatier. You also get free entry to several of Zurich’s best clubs and to the casino (p. 35) and many restaurants will give you dessert on the house with the card or some other extra, if you have a main course fi rst. And how do you get to all these places? That’s right, with the ZürichCARD, which gives you un-limited use of trams, buses, trains and boats within the city and includes the train trip from and to the airport, and the trip up to Zurich’s little mountain Uetliberg. Now if that’s not a deal!

QThe ZürichCARD costs 24/16Sfr for 24hr and 48/32Sfr for 72hr. Buy it at SBB counters at the airport, train stations, at the tourist information at the main station or at all VBZ public transport sales points and from all ticket machines in town (stamp it before you set off !). Check their website www.zuerichcard.com for the full range of discounts and other details.The ZürichCARD is issued by Zurich Tourism who cooperate with Zurich In Your Pocket.


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TRAM MUSEUM AND VINTAGE TRAMUniforms, ticket machines, model-trams and of course lots of old trams from days gone by are on show in this one-time tram depot. It’s quite a hands-on exhibition, so good for kids, but also has a few things to say about how traffi c systems shaped the city - unfortunately in German mostly. The last weekend of every month, a vintage tram brings you there. It starts just off Bahnhofstrasse, on Usteristrasse between McDonald’s and Globus.QForchstrasse 260, 8Burg-wies, tel. +41 44 380 21 62, www.tram-museum.ch. Open Wed, Sat & Sun 13:00 - 17:00. 10/5Sfr.

GARDENS & PARKS BOTANISCHER GARTEN (BOTANICAL GARDEN)The university’s botanical garden was opened in 1977 and lies on a hillside on the eastern side of the lake. You can fi nd diff erent vegetation zones here: a Mediterranean area, an Alpinium with plants from the mountains, an area simulating an African wadi and several bench areas which are an ideal habitat for tired visitors. There are three UFO-like greenhouses - cupolas made of acrylic glass with tropical and subtropical climates inside, housing exotic orchids or cactuses and other survivalists in a simulated savannah.There is a cafeteria serving cheap lunch deals as well.QI-7, Zollikerstrasse 107, 8Hegibachplatz, tel. +41 44 634 84 61, www.bg.uzh.ch. Open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat & Sun 08:00 - 17:00. Greenhouses 09:30 - 17:00. Admission free.

CACTUS COLLECTION (SUKKULENTEN-SAMMLUNG)This cactus collection houses a plethora of prickly plants, a splendid selection of succulents in six greenhouses. A bit off the beaten track, but easier to get to than most deserts. Apart from the plants on show, there are occasional events and on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 16:00 you can consult an expert on any trouble with cactuses you may have.QD-7, Mythenquai 88, 8Brunaustrasse, tel. +41 43 344 34 80, www.stadt-zuerich.ch/sukkulenten. Open 09:00 - 16:30. Admission free.

CHURCHESSee main sights at the beginning of this chapter for the churches Fraumünster and Grossmünster.

ST. PETERSt. Peter church is the one with the huge clock-faces on all four sides of the tower you can spot from far away. The diameter of the clock-faces is almost 9 metres - they are said to be the biggest in Europe. The fi rst mayor of Zurich, Rudolf Brun, was buried here in 1360 - a copy of his tomb stone can be seen on the northern side of the church. The nave of the church was fi nished in 1706, while the choir and the tower date from a Romanesque church built in 1230. This was the fi rst church in Zurich that was built as a Protestant place of worship after the Reformation.QE-4, St.-Peter-Hofstatt, 8Paradeplatz. Open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00.

WASSERKIRCHEThe Wasserkirche, water church, is on the banks of the Lim-mat - but still, why the name? Actually, it was on an island in the river until the Limmatquai was built in 1839. Dating at least from the 10th century, what you see today is late Gothic style from the 15th century. See also the stained glass windows by Augusto Giacometti in the choir and the crypt with tombs almost as old as the church.QF-4, Lim-matquai 31, 8Helmhaus. Open Tue 09:00 - 12:00, Wed - Fri 14:00 - 17:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00.

Can you smell the grease? Vintage trams at the tram museum. PD

St. Peter with the largest clockface in Europe - they say. www.juanrubiano.com

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BEST OF ZURICH - ZÜRICH CITY TOURA city tour in an air-conditioned coach - including a short stroll through the old town and a ride with the Dolderbahn rack-and-pinion railway up into the resi-dential area Zürichberg. In little more than two hours you get to see Bahnhofstrasse and the fi nancial district, the old guild houses and the universities. There is a live commentary in English and German, audioguides in Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese available.QE-1, Bus Terminal Sihlquai, 8Sihlquai / HB, tel. +41 44 710 50 50, www.switzerland-tours.ch. Starts daily 13:00 at the bus terminal Sihlquai next to the main train station. Tickets available on the spot, res-ervation by phone recommended. Tickets 34/17Sfr.

NEW FREE WALKING TOURS ZURICHThey have popped up all over Europe - the so-called free walking tours. In Zurich they off er daily guided walks through the old town, mostly in English, on some days in French and Spanish too. The old-town tour features all the classic sights and some history. They also have the Westtour, including the former red-light and the for-mer industrial districts. A nice way to get a fi rst feel of the city. While these tours are technically free, you really are expected to tip at the end (the website says 12Sfr). Which is fair enough. This way your guide is guaranteed to work hard to make your tour worthwhile. Check their website for available tours and meeting points, no need to book.Qwww.freewalkzurich.ch.

STORIES OF THE OLD TOWN - GUIDED WALKA professional guide will take you on this two-hour walk through the old town of Zurich. Discover the city’s history and listen to anecdotes from its past in English and German. For other walks ask at the tourist information at the main station. Reservation recommended.QE-2, Tourist Offi ce Main Train Station, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 215 40 88, www.zuerich.com. Starts at the tourist offi ce at the main railway station. Daily 15:00, Sat 11:00 & 15:00, in Nov only Wed & Sun 11:00, Sat 11:00 & 15:00. 25/12.50Sfr.

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Artists, scientists, politi-cal visionaries - Zurich has been home to some of the greatest and most original minds of the last century or two. You can follow their footsteps, see many of the houses they lived and worked in and the graves where they are laid to rest. We’ve listed the sites for you, which also include

museums and even a pub! The genius par excellence, Albert Einstein,

studied natural sciences from 1896 to 1900 at the Polytechnikum, today’s Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), where he later became professor before being awarded the Nobel prize in physics in 1921. Some of the new arrivals fl eeing the First World War had revolutions on their minds. Marxists and future Russian revolutionaries Vladimir Lenin and his wife Nadezhda Krupskaya spent a year of their exile in Zurich. The couple Emmy Hennings and Hugo Ball were to trigger a revolution right in the middle of Zurich itself: the anti-everything art movement Dada. Both active on stage, they were forced to leave Germany in 1915 due to their criticism of the war. Another war refugee, Irish author James Joyce, lived in Zurich from 1915 to 1919, where he wrote large parts of his modern classic Ulysses and died in 1941 (photo above shows his grave). The furnishings of the James Joyce Pub are from the Jury pub in Dublin, mentioned in Ulysses. Renegade psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung worked at the Burghölzli psychiatric asylum in Zurich from 1905 to 1909. Thomas Mann, author of epics such as the Buddenbrocks and Nobel prize winner, also had close ties to Zurich and died here in 1955. The Thomas Mann Archive runs a small museum about his life.

SITES AND ADDRESSES

ALBERT EINSTEINMemorial plaque, Unionsstrasse 4, 8Hottingerplatz

VLADIMIR LENIN AND NADEZHDA KRUPSKAYAMemorial plaque, Spiegelgasse 14, 8 Rathaus

DADA ART MOVEMENTCabaret Voltaire, Spiegelgasse 1, 8Rathaus

JAMES JOYCEMemorial plaque, Universitätsstrasse 38, 8HaldenbachJames Joyce Foundation, www.joycefoundation.chFriedhof (Cemetery) Fluntern, Zürichbergstr. 189, 8ZooJames Joyce Pub, Pelikanstrasse 8, 8 Rennweg

THOMAS MANNThomas-Mann-Archiv, Schönberggasse 15. Open Wed & Sat 14:00 - 16:00, admission free. 8Kantonsschule

Fascinating insights into the worlds of Native Americans, First Nations and Inuit

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Zurich NordOld-town stroll

Zurich’s old town snuggles up to both banks of the River Limmat, so our old-town stroll does much the same and heads upstream, crossing two bridges and passing a third. We set off at the bridge named after Zurich’s fi rst mayor,

Rudolf-Brun Brücke, which is easily reached from Bahnhofstrasse or by walking along the Limmat (down Bahnhofquai) from the main train station. At the bridge’s south-western corner, just by the Swiss handicrafts shop, head down the steps to the metal walkway leading up-stream along the Limmat, almost touching the water (Heiri-Steg). Soon you’re on a cobbled street (Schipfe), with some miniature antiques shops and boutiques on the right and the restaurant Schipfe 16, a work project for unemployed and well worth a quick stop, on the left.

Just after Schipfe 16 take the climb up to Lindenhof (see page 39), just turn right and up Fortunagasse and then left into Lindenhof with its tall trees, one of the oldest parts of Zurich. The mediaeval German kings would stop over here and the Romans also occupied the spot in their day and age. Take in the view over the parapet or play with the royals who are always here, in one of the games of outdoor chess. Leav-ing Lindenhof opposite from where you entered (down Pfalz-Gasse), there’s a copy of the Roman tombstone which mentions Turicum (Zurich) on your right, set in the wall.

Ahead of you is the church tower of St. Peter (see page 43), our next destination situated on one of Zurich’s most peaceful squares (St. Peterhofstatt). Going left, either of the alleys (Weggengasse or Thermengasse) gets you to the second bridge, Rathausbrücke, also known as the veg-etable bridge because of the small fruit & veg market held here on Saturdays.

On the other end of the bridge you have the Rathaus, the town hall, to your right and the Rathaus café to your left. Our rigorous ramble takes us straight ahead, across the tram lines on Limmatquai and into Marktgasse, where you’ll fi nd one of Zurich’s prettiest fl ower shops. Turn right

at the top of Marktgasse and now you’re on the main throughway of pedestrian Niederdorf, the other part of the old town. On the right is Cabaret Voltaire, from where the Dada movement - jolifanto bambla o falli bambla - set off to confuse the bourgeoisie in 1916.

A little further on to the left, set back in a little courtyard, is Schober, a richly decorated sweets and pastry shop worth at least a quick visit. Directly opposite are Schwarzenbach cof-fee roasters - the irresistible smell gets even better if you stick your nose inside. Strolling further along Münstergasse you pass the Bodega Española on your right, where in the 1950s author Max Frisch used to drop in for a beer and a few tapas.

A few steps along you’re at Zurich’s landmark Romanesque - style abbey, the somewhat austere Grossmünster with its double towers and their rather unique, Neo-Gothic spires added in the 18th century. Looking towards the river, the third bridge, Münsterbrücke, appears and the graceful Fraumünster Abbey is visible across the Limmat. Take the steps from the Grossmünster courtyard down to the Wasserkirche and the Helmhaus art gallery by the river and then cross the bridge to Fraumünster (see page 38) to gaze at the famous stained-glass windows by Chagall. You’ve seen all the really important parts of Zurich’s old town now and can fi nish off with one of Zurich’s other ma-jor attractions - the lake - which is just fi ve minutes’ walk further along the river.

Spiegelgasse in mediaeval Niederdorf. zuerichfoto.ch GIESSEREIThe Giesserei (foundry) was abandoned in 1996, then be-came a squat occupied by artists who started to cook and fi nally reopened the place as a legal restaurant more than ten years ago. Since then it has made itself a name as a fi ne dining restaurant, though the place still looks like the last workers just left a couple of weeks ago. The menu is simple: every day there are a few diff erent starters, main courses and desserts - an international mix according to the season and the desires of the kitchen crew. Warmly recommend-ed.QN-2, Birchstrasse 108, 8Regensbergerbrücke, tel. +41 43 205 10 10, www.diegiesserei.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 24:00, Sat 17:30 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:30 (brunch). (3 courses approx. 40 - 80Sfr). AB

KAIClose to the Oerlikon train station, the Kai is a classic sushi bar with a modern and stylish decor complete with convey-or belt: sit at the counter and grab one of the maki, nigiri or uramaki running by. Or simply ask the chef on the other side to make your favourite creation. There are tables as well and a lot more than just sushi: menu deals, fried noodles, meat... Saturday night there is all you can eat sushi for 59Sfr - book seats in advance.QN-1, Ellen-Widmann-Weg 2, 8Bahn-hof Oerlikon, tel. +41 43 538 42 47, www.kaibar.ch. Open 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 23:00, Sat 18:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. Kitchen open until 22:00. (22 - 34Sfr). AB

ROLLI’S STEAKHOUSEA very popular steak house: if you are a meat lover, this is the place to go - beef, pork, lamb, they have it all. But don’t forget to book a place in advance. All steaks are served on a hot stone - making you the grill chef yourself. Which also means there is no one else to blame if your steak is overdone. Steaks come with fries and three homemade sauces. The menu features pasta as well - but come on, who needs pasta if there’s meat?QO-2, Schaff hauser-strasse 352, 8Sternen Oerlikon, tel. +41 44 311 28 80, www.rollis-steakhouse.ch. Open 09:00 - 23:30, kitchen 11:00 - 22:00, Sun closed. (30 - 55Sfr). AB

NIGHTLIFE

COOPER’S PUBLocated just next to Oerlikon train station (and in walk-ing distance of the Swissôtel and the Courtyard Mar-riott), the Cooper’s with its whiskey barrels and dark wooden fl oor and panels, brings an Irish pub feel to this part of town. They of course have Murphy’s Red and Guinness on tap, all the sports on TV and and serve really aff ordable and we have to say delicious burg-ers (13 - 21Sfr). There are also some steak variations, pies and salads on the menu. Occasionally concerts. Cheers!QSchaff hauserstrasse 359, 8Sternen Oer-likon, tel. +41 76 261 00 30, www.coopers-pub.ch. Open 11:30 - 24:00, Fri 11:30 - 02:00, Sat 13:45 - 02:00, Sun 13:45 - 20:00. BK

GLEIS 9Located in an old brick building, Track 9 is a bar and bistro close to the Oerlikon train station. We particularly like the separate bar room, but the Swiss lunch deals like bratwurst (veal sausage) with potato salad, pasta, grilled Italian sandwiches and curries are not bad either. The evening menu off ers tartar and cordon bleu. And track 9 is one of the few places in town where you can still smoke indoors, in their smoker’s lounge. For a more sophisticated dining experience move over to their restaurant Perron 9.QN-2, Aff olternstr. 52, 8Bahn-hof Oerlikon, tel. +41 43 288 94 44, www.gleis9.ch. Open 10:00 - 24:00, Sat & Sun closed. (24 - 30Sfr). ABKX

RESTAURANTS ASIAWAYThis place is not about atmosphere - it’s about great Asian food. Order your favourite Vietnamese dishes and more (fried noodles, generous soups, curries, crispy duck and the likes) and you can watch the all-Vietnamese kitchen staff prepare your dishes. Wash down the hot meals with one of the Asian beers available and spoil yourself with a surprising dessert afterwards. Have a peek inside the incredible Asian food shop next door after the meal.QO-2, Schwamendingenstrasse 10, 8Saler-steig, tel. +41 44 310 80 08, www.asiaway.ch. Open 11:00 -14:00, 17:30 - 22:00, Sat 11:00 - 22:00, closed Sun. (13 - 25Sfr). AB

Almost as if the workers had just left: the industrial-age Giesserei. PD

The part of the city behind the two hills Käferberg and Zürichberg is commonly referred to as Zürich Nord. The districts 7, 11 and 12 used to be independent villages and merged with the city in 1934. Close to the airport they are now home to many international companies, the trade fair, some hotels and more and more restaurants and bars. You defi nitely don’t have to go to the city centre (even though it’s close) to have a good night out. Check out our favourites below:


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BOOKS & MUSIC ORELL FÜSSLI - THE BOOKSHOPZurich‘s biggest English-language bookshop: over 40,000 fi ctional and non-fi ctional books, magazines, audio books and DVDs on three fl oors - and all in English. There is a strong children‘s section with a children’s reading every fi rst Saturday of the month.QE-3, Bahnhofstrasse 70, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 211 04 44, www.books.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

ZERO ZERO RARE GROOVETen thousands of vinyls from rock to hip hop and new beats, from the 60s to the latest records. Thousands of CDs as well, mostly second hand. Just tell the staff what you are looking for and they will try to help you fi nd it.QC-3, Bäckerstr. 54, 8Stauff acher, tel. +41 44 241 85 20, www.zerozero.ch. Open 12:00 - 18:30, Thu 12:00 - 19:30, Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Sun & Mon closed.

DEPARTMENT STORES JELMOLIThey call themselves the house of brands - and that’s what they are indeed: Hugo Boss, DKNY, Joop, Diesel, Tommy Hil-fi ger, Versace are just some of the fashion brands you can fi nd at the Jelmoli department store. But there’s more than fashion: perfumes, household goods, a huge sports and an

Zurich has the reputation of a shopping city, even if not quite that of London or Milano. Especially Bahnhofstrasse is well known around the globe as one of the most exclusive and expensive shopping streets in the world. For Swiss and urban design, the area around Langstrasse is a good spot. In the way of shopping malls, Switzerland can’t match other European countries where huge centres are the order of the day. But maybe that’s a good thing. The Sihlcity shopping centre, an easily reachable mall opened in 2007, is an example of an innovative development - without being a giant. The malls and best shopping areas of the city are listed here together with other remarkable shops. Remember all shops are closed on Sundays except at the railway stations.

The main shopping areas are:

Bahnhofstrasse (E-2/5)The Bahnhofstrasse leads from the main railway station to the lake and is mostly a pedestrian area almost without traffi c - but watch out for the trams! It’s world-famous for its luxury stores: fi nd jewellery, watches and designer boutiques as well as the big department stores Jelmoli, Globus and Manor here. In recent years not to everyone’s pleasure more and more big foreign companies like Apple have opened stores on Bahnhofstrasse displacing some traditional Zurich companies - some say Bahnhofstrasse is losing its atmosphere. Nevertheless a walk down this famous street is a must for every shopping fan. Wander into the side streets as well, where shops are no less luxurious and some more unusual little gems are hidden.

Niederdorf (F-3/4) Even if Niederdorf - the part of the old town east of the River Limmat - is better known for dining and nightlife than for shopping, it’s well worth expanding your shopping tour into this quarter. Along the streets Limmatquai and Niederdorfstrasse - both pedestrian areas - you will fi nd smaller shops with up-to-date street wear, fancy shoes and fashion stores. The smaller alleys are also well worth a peek.

Old Town (E-3/4) The old town between Bahnhofstrasse and the River Limmat is another shopping area not to miss. Try the pedestrian street Rennweg for example with its international clothing brands and boutiques or Storchengasse with its luxury designer stores, a genuine Zurich toys shop as well as cutlery and souvenir shops.

OPENING HOURS

Many shops on and around Bahnhofstrasse are open Mon to Fri 09:00 - 19:00 / 20:00. Smaller shops including jewellers and shops outside the centre often close at 18:30, some are closed on Monday mornings. On Saturdays most shops open from 09:00 - 17:00 (or 18:00, department stores until 20:00). On Sundays all shops are closed (except in train and petrol stations). Banking hours are Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30.

ART GALLERIES

GALERIE GMURZYNSKAA major gallery specialising in Russian avantgarde, modern and classic contemporary art. Recently it showed pop art classics including pieces by artists such as Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana. In summer the gallery regularly organises a sculpture exhibition in the park of the Baur au Lac hotel.QE-4, Parade-platz 2, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 226 70 70, www.gmurzynska.com. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00, closed Sun.

GALERIE HAASGerman Neue Sachlichkeit such as Georg Grosz, classic modern artists such as Braque as well as Swiss masters such as Cuno Amiet or Félix Vallotton are all part of this gallery’s fi eld.QD-4, Talstrasse 62a, 8Paradeplatz, tel. + 41 43 497 20 26, www.galeriehaasag.ch. Open 10:00 - 12:30, 14:00 - 18:00 and by appointment, Sat & Sun closed.

ENGLISH BOOKS and more – pay us a visitOrell Füssli The Bookshop, Bahnhofstrasse 70, 8001 Zürichenglish.books.ch

Just the place for extravagant fashion: Gaito. PD

electronics department. And not to forget the Gourmet Factory in the basement - a big grocery store for gastro-nomes with fi ne food from Switzerland and around the world. Plus, a store of the Spanish label Zara is situated in the Jelmoli building.QE-3, Seidengasse 1, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 220 44 11, www.jelmoli.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.

FASHIONNEW GAITO LUXURY GOODSAs the name suggests, this fashion store is not for the poor. Extravagant luxury fashion by international designers such as Philipp Plein, Aphero, and Tom Rebl for men and women. All is carefully selected by shop owner Domenico Gaito - who also designs some fashion for his very own label. Defi nitely worth a visit if you dare to wear real fashion - and have a little cash handy.QF-4, Münstergasse 2, 8Helm-haus, tel. +41 44 261 18 24, www.gaito.ch. Open 11:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.


ShoppingShoppingacher. The new heaven for fashionistas on Bahnhofstrasse.QE-3, Bahnhofstrasse 88, 8Bahnhofstrasse / HB, tel. +41 44 225 11 11, www.pkz.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.

TOM FORDAmerican fashion designer Tom Ford designs men’s fashion with the utmost elegance. In his Zurich shop - it was his fi rst one outside the US - you can fi nd anything from perfumes to shoes, shirts and suits. But as Ford doesn’t design just for men anymore, his collection for women is available in the Zurich shop too.QE-4, Münsterhof 17, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 221 02 50, www.troispommes.ch. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 18:00, Sun closed.

MALLS & SHOPPING CENTRES EUROPAALLEE PASSAGEThe shopping mall Europaallee Passage is part of a whole new neighbourhood just next to the main railway station. The emphasis is on clothes and outdoor activities: skate-board and streetwear specialist Doodah, Lola Fred yoga wear and the cycle shop HappyBike are all there. The bigger stores are Ochsner’s Lady-Shop and a huge Transa store, a Swiss specilaist in hiking and travel.QD-2, Main railway station, 8Hauptbahnhof, www.europaallee.ch. Most shops are open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 -18:00, Sun closed.

IM VIADUKTMore than 30 shops and a market hall for groceries nestled under the arches of a railway viaduct built in the 19th century. Not a classic shopping mall but a street with one shop after another. The emphasis is on small and trendy fashion labels rather than the big luxury brands, studios and concept stores. In the market hall, more than 30 vendors off er their goods, like fresh food and cured meats.QL-6/M-6, Limmatstrasse 259, 8Dammweg, www.im-viadukt.ch. Closed Sun.

OUTDOOR CLOTHING & SPORTS JACK WOLFSKIN STOREThis well known producer of outdoor wear and equipment of German origins has a big fl agship store in Zurich. Find jackets (well fi tted to urban environment as well), winter sport apparel, trekking and hiking shoes, bags and much more.QE-2, Bahnhofsplatz 9, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 252 86 25, www.jack-wolfskin.ch. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Thu 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.

OCH SPORTAt Och Sport you’ll fi nd just about everything for any kind of sports on three stories: tennis, badminton, trekking, running, skiing, swimming and much more - they have it all. On top of this huge choice, there is also fashion and outerwear - but sports defi nitely comes fi rst here.QE-3, Bahnhofstrasse 56, 8Renn-weg, tel. +41 44 215 21 21, www.ochsport.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:30, Thu & Fri 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun closed.

GRIEDERIf you’re looking for the latest women’s collections of the world’s top fashion labels, Grieder is the place to go. Be it business suits for the offi ce, evening gowns or leather coats, it’s all there waiting for you to try it on. As well as shoes and accessories. And it’s not just for women - they have a remarkable men’s department as well.QE-4, Bahnhofstrasse 30, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 224 36 36, www.bongenie-grieder.ch. Open 09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

IROWe are sure you have heard of IRO, the en-vogue fashion label of the French brothers Laurent and Arik Bitton! Well, you can now browse through their latest collection in their store in Zurich (women’s collection only). IRO is French nonchalance combined with rock’n’roll chic and some exquisite materials.QE-3, Strehlgasse 5, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 43 497 36 05, www.iro.fr. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun closed.

PKZ WOMENThe moving visuals by Julian Opie on the 50 sqm LED screen in the store window make sure you can’t miss the brand new PKZ Women fl agship store. On four storeys and sorted by affi nities, women can fi nd almost anything they might be looking for: brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul & Joe, See by Chloé, Armani, Diesel and many more, as well as shop in shops by Tommy Hilfi ger and Dorothee Schum-

SHOES & ACCESSORIES LELE PYPFounded in 2008 by the Swiss siblings Stephanie, Saman-tha and Bernardo Müller Knab, the Lele Pyp shoe label quickly became a success. This is their Zurich fl agship store. Fashion-conscious women fi nd all kinds of shoes with heels (open toes, sandals, pumps) here, and even a couple of fl at ones.QF-4, Kuttelgasse 3, 8Bellevue, tel. +41 44 253 10 00, www.lelepyp.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Mon 11:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.

NEW MCM BOUTIQUEMCM stands for luxury bags, backpacks, wallets and acces-sories designed with a certain twist: lots of rivets, colourful subjects and high quality materials - the latest chic, one might say. The Zurich store features their latest collections on 160m2 - a paradise for bag lovers, and not just female ones.QE-4, Münsterhof 13, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 368 16 06, www.mcmworldwide.com. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 17:00, Sun closed.

SOUVENIRS MENG CUTLERYMeng Cutlery just off Bahnhofstrasse off ers classic Swiss souvenirs such as army knives by the famous brands Vic-torinox and Wenger. Also in stock: other knives, scissors, watches and more ideas for gifts to take home. Sister shop at Poststrasse 4 (E-4).QE-3, Rennweg 31, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 211 18 48, www.mengcutlery.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:30, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.

MESSER-SCHARFPocket knives are part of Swiss cultural heritage, and messer-scharf takes great pride in this heritage. You’ll fi nd an extensive range of knives and other products by Victo-rinox and Wenger, such as kitchen implements, watches or rucksacks. Messer-scharf also stock high-end kitchen knives by Chroma.QF-4, Oberdorfstrasse 25, 8Helmhaus, tel. +41 44 251 01 20, www.messer-scharf.ch. Open 09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

GUESS ZURICHGuess has its own fl ag-ship store in Zurich - and yes, it is the biggest in the country. In the middle of the Niederdorf they dis-play the Guess and Guess by Marciano collections on more than 500sqm and over two stories, for both men and women: jeans, garments, shoes, accessories like sunglasses, watches, jewellery, lingerie and perfume - the full range of Guess goods is on show and on sale.QF-3, Marktgasse 12, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 43 343 95 71, www.guess.com. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Fri 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, closed Sun.

A recent shopping addition to Zurich, the Viadukt shopping complex. PD

Time to take up sport again

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Watches & JewelleryShopping SCHWEIZER HEIMATWERKSwiss handcrafted souvenirs of high quality: fashion acces-sories, toys, bells, books and fondue sets all with lots of Swiss crosses, red and white colours, cows and edelweiss. Sister shop at Bahnhofstrasse 2.QE-3, Uraniastrasse 1, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, tel. +41 44 222 19 55, www.heimatwerk.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

NEW VICTORINOX FLAGSHIP STOREThis is the brand new fl agship store by Victorinox, the Swiss family business of world renown. They may be best known for their Swiss army knives, but they also produce other high-quality items like cutlery, watches, travel gear and fashion - which is all in stock at this store of course. At the Knife Assembly Station you can even make your own unique Swiss army knife by choosing size, functions and colours. A special souvenir or gift!QE-3, Rennweg 58, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 229 60 70, www.victorinox.com. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 18:30, Sun closed.

SWISS DESIGN ALPRAUSCHFounded in the year 2000 by Swiss snowboard pioneer Andy Tanner, Alprausch (alpine high) designs stylish street and sports-wear. Browse through their latest collection in their fl agship store close to Bahnhofstrasse. Take home one of their t-shirts as a souvenir from Switzerland - a good alternative to choco-late, we think.QE-3, Werdmühleplatz 4, 8Bahnhofstrasse / Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 43 497 32 00, www.alprausch.com. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.

ERFOLGThis Swiss clothes label has been producing shirts and knitted garments since 1993. Expect colourful, mostly non-synthetic clothing, some with reduced, stylish designs, all actually made in Switzerland. Erfolg means success, and that’s what the label has become in recent years. They have a second shop in the shopping street Im Viadukt.QD-3, Löwenstrasse 2, 8Sihlstrasse, tel. +41 44 210 40 70, www.ichwillerfolg.ch. Open 11:00 - 14:00, 15:30 - 18:30, Sat 11:00 - 17:00, closed Sun & Mon.

SWISS FOOD GLOBUS DELICATESSAIn the basement of the Globus department store you’ll fi nd almost any kind of food imaginable, be it organic Swiss cheese, meat specialities from across the country or per-fectly ripe exotic fruit from around the world. It’s not only Swiss produce, but we are almost certain you will fi nd every Swiss delicacy you might be looking for.QE-3, Schweiz-ergasse 11, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 58 578 11 11, www.globus.ch. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sun closed.

TEUSCHER CONFISERIEMore than a hundred diff erent fl avours of Swiss chocolate, marzipan, biscuits and the famous champagne truffl es made according to Adolf Teuscher’s traditional recipe.QE-3, Bahnhofstrasse 46, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 211 13 90, www.teuscher.com. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Thu & Fri 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 13:00 - 16:00.

TRITT-KÄSEDozens of diff erent cheeses from all corners of Switzerland. Don’t be shy, ask for a taster! The sales staff is usually happy to cut some for you or to recommend their favourites.QL-6, Limmatstrasse 231 (Im Viadukt), 8Dammweg, tel. +41 43 366 87 88, www.tritt.ch. Open 10:00 - 20:00, Fri & Sat 08:00 - 20:00, Sun closed.

Switzerland is the country of watches - yet another cliché? Actually, it couldn’t be more true. More than 95% of all watches with a value of over 1000Sfr. are made in Switzerland! The Swiss watch industry started off in Geneva around 1600, founded by Huguenots who had fl ed France. Zurich however is a prime shopping spot for watches to-day. Whether on busy Bahnhofstrasse or in a quieter corner, you will fi nd a huge selection of brands and models here. The next couple of pages will guide you!

AIRBIJOUXFine selection of watches at the lake end of Bahnhofstrasse: e.g. Baume & Mercier, Charriol and Eterna.QE-4, Bahn-hofstrasse 1, 8Börsenstrasse, tel. +41 44 212 21 71, www.airbijoux.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun closed.

BUCHERERJewellery and Swiss watch boutique established in 1888. Top brands like Rolex, IWC, Longines and Rado as well as their own brand Carl F. Bucherer.QE-3, Bahn-hofstrasse 50, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 211 26 35, www.bucherer.com. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00, closed Sun.

CHOPARD BOUTIQUEChopard is one of the most exclusive manufacturers of Swiss luxury watches. In their small boutique you can pur-chase all of their collections - be it the classic L.U.C. watch-

es, the racing series or their jewellery.QBahnhofstrasse 4, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 215 30 30, www.chopard.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sun closed.

CHRIST WATCHES & JEWELRYWith more than 80 shops, CHRIST is the biggest jeweler in Switzerland. Find top watch brands like Rado, Tag Heuer, Certina, Frederique Constant and their very own CHRIST Swiss Made as well as many fashion jewels. There are sister shops at the department stores St. Annahof (Bahnhofstras-se 57, E-3) and Jelmoli (Seidengasse 1, E-3).QE-3, Bahn-hofstrasse 78, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. +41 44 212 14 47, www.christ-swiss.ch. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

TEDDY’S SOUVENIR-SHOPAt Teddy’s they have a wide range of souvenirs and gifts. Whether it’s clocks, cowbells, hats, music boxes, soft toys, pocket knives or clothes you’re after: you’ll fi nd it all at their shop on Limmatquai, just next to the church Gross-münster. And it’s not just souvenirs of Zurich, like beer glasses with the city’s coat of arms, but from all over Switzerland. For example the sännechutte, a traditional shirt worn by alpine herdsmen since days of yore. And yes, the souvenir shop is open even on Sundays.QF-4, Limmatquai 34, 8Helmhaus, tel. +41 44 261 22 89, www.teddyssouvenirshop.ch. Open 08:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:30 - 16:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00.

10 % DISCOUNT

On the entire selection of watches and jewelry.

Valid until December 31, 2014, in all CHRIST shops.

In ZURICH at Bahnhofstrasse 78 I Jelmoli I St. Annahof

Does not apply to special orders,

services, repairs or gift certifi cates. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

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Watches & JewelleryNEW DEGUSSA GOLDHANDEL (GOLD & SILVER)At Degussa, you can invest in gold and silver and other basic materials. They have their trademark bars and igots on stock for you - choose them in their exclusive Zurich showroom. Their gold bars for example come in sizes from 1 to 1000 grams, the ones up to a size of 100 grams are minted, the heavier ones come in the classic cast form. Other than gold and silver they sell rhodium, platinum and palladium bars and many investment coins from around the world.QD-5, Bleicherweg 41, 8Tunnelstrasse, tel. +41 44 403 41 10, www.degussa-goldhandel.ch. Open 09:00 - 17:00, Sat & Sun closed.

LES AMBASSADEURSFind a large selection of Swiss watches and jewellery in the newly renovated Les Ambassadeurs store. They have long es-tablished partnerships with leading brands such as Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ja-quet Droz, Longines, Vacheron Constantin as well as Pasquale Bruni and Pomellato. Their sales staff provide expert advice in many languages.QE-3, Bahnhofstrasse 64, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 227 17 17, www.lesambassadeurs.ch. Open 09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:30 - 17:00, Sun closed.

MEISTERUpmarket watches and in-house repair service. Brands include Blancpain, Ebel, Omega, Ulysse Nardin and Eterna. Jewellery store and silverware.QE-4, Bahnhofstrasse 33, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 211 19 33, www.meister-zurich.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:30, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

PARTIMEThis Swiss designer watches simultaneously shows the time of day and how much of the day is left. The blue area within a circle represents the amount of time still remaining in the day, while a white area gradually eats into the blue. Find it at the retailers indicated on page 54 -, order it in the webshop, or ask for an express delivery to your hotel (60Sfr.).Qtel. +41 44 445 14 55, www.partime.ch.

TÜRLERCome here to see the famous Türler clock - next to the entrance of the shop it doesn’t simply indicate seconds and minutes but the whole movement of the cosmos, the planets and the horizon as well. Of course, they sell watches and jewellery too: Tissot, Rado and Longines or the even more luxurious brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Breguet.QE-4, Bahnhofstrasse 28, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 221 06 08, www.tuerler.ch. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun.

VAINARDVainard creates classic diamond jewellery as well as a more daring designer’s collection - inspired by Art deco and modernity with strong black and white contrasts, be it rings, earrings, bracelets or bangles. This jewellery almost eludes description - perhaps it’s best if you go and have a peek yourself.QE-4, Schlüsselgasse 4, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 210 04 44, www.vainard.com. Open 10:00 - 18:30, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun closed.

BEYERFor more than 250 years Beyer has been selling and repairing watches. The fam-ily business is now managed by the eighth generation. Beyer specializes in selling some of the world’s most sought-after brands, such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breguet, Hublot, IWC, Chopard and Cartier, as well as its own Beyer brand. Guests are treated to fi rst-class service, a glass of champagne and delicious Sprüngli chocolates. The goldsmiths at Beyer’s fi ne jewellery workshop create exquisite customised pieces, for some royals too. The neighbouring Patek Philippe boutique is also managed by Beyer and off ers a wide range of exclusive timepieces.QE-4, Bahnhof-strasse 31, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 43 344 63 63, www.beyer-ch.com. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

TAX FREE SHOPPING

As a foreign resident you are entitled to a refund when making purchases for more than 300Sfr (including VAT), provided the goods leave the country within 30 days. You will get back the VAT, which in Switzerland is only 8% - minus a handling fee. It’s as easy

as this: watch out for the Global Blue - Tax Free sign. When paying, ask for a tax refund form. When leaving Switzerland, present your purchases, receipts and passport to Swiss customs offi cials. They will stamp your tax refund form. To claim an immediate refund, present your stamped tax refund form at a Global Blue refund point (e.g. at Zurich Airport or all around Europe). For more infos see www .global-blue .com.

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Making time a value since 1760

«We only deal in watchesthat will stand the test of time.

As, indeed, we have.»

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Zurich for kidsZurich for kidsAre we there yet?! Children have their own idea of how to have a good time and stylish bars or Gothic cathedrals may not exactly do the trick. But no fear, there’s plenty to do with children in Zurich.

MUSEUMS & ZOOSIf you’re looking for places to learn and discover stuff , try these suggestions.

ZOOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL MUSEUMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ZURICHA giant sloth waits just beyond the entrance here, but luckily it’s only a reconstruction, so you can even stroke it. Animals large and small are displayed stuff ed or as skel-etons: jaguars, kangaroos, platypuses, giant crabs. You’ll be amazed what exists in the animal kingdom. Insects can be viewed under a microscope, and your children and you can listen to the songs of 280 diff erent birds, and see them as well. The paleontological section features marine dinosaurs from when Switzerland was covered by an ocean, as well as giant ammonite fossils, land dinosaurs like triceratops and skeletons of woolly mammoths. Children love the animals, but if they tire of that there’s a sandpit where they can do their own bit of excavation or giant animal puzzles. Unfortunately all texts are in German, but we have found that isn’t a problem for children and even for adults it’s a fascinating cabinet of wonders. Nominally these are two

separate museums, but as a visitor you hardly notice. No café, but a rest area where you can eat your own food.QG-3, Karl Schmid-Strasse 4, 8ETH/Universitätsspital, tel. +41 44 634 38 38, www.zm.uzh.ch. Open 09:00 - 17:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 17:00, Mon closed. Admission free.

ZURICH ZOOZurich Zoo is located on Zürichberg high above the city. The pride of this zoological garden which was opened in 1929 is the Masoala Rainforest hall, simulating the ecosys-tem in the Masoala National park in Madagascar on some 10,000sqm. Animals like lemurs or giant tortoises can move freely around in the hall as you watch and walk by on a path through the forest. Keep your eyes peeled, probably a chameleon is sitting on a branch right next to you. But the rainforest is not the only thing worth seeing. Since 1992 Zu-rich Zoo has gradually been changing the traditional-style enclosures into whole ecosystems which better meet the animals’ needs, e.g. an Indian dry forest for the lions or Hi-malaya mountains for snow leopards, wolves, and Siberian tigers.QJ-1, Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8Zoo, tel. +41 848 96 69 83, www.zoo.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:00 (Nov - Feb 09:00 - 17:00). Masoala hall opens at 10:00. Admission 22/16 (16 - 25 years)/11Sfr.

PARKS & SPORTSLittle guests need room to jump and run. Not to mention swim, skate or canoe. The most central playground is next to Lindenhof (p. 39, E-3) and there is a large one next to the Chinese garden (G-7). The Gemeinschaftszentren (or GZ), community centres of the city also have good playgrounds.

GEMEINSCHAFTSZENTRENThe 17 community centres, called Gemeinschaftszentren, are co-funded by the city. They function as a meeting point for the residents of a district and can be visited by anyone for free. They usually have a playground for kids and a little café-bar, many off er organised activities and some even have some farm animals to watch and stroke. A visit is sure to be fun for you and your kids, not just because you are likely to meet other families there. Here we list some cool and more central ones, see www.gz-zh.ch for all locations (+41 43 300 60 00). They are usually open 10:00 - 18:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 on the weekend:

- GZ Schindlergut, Kronenstrasse 12, +41 44 365 24 40- GZ Wipkingen (on the river), Breitensteinstrasse 19 a,

+41 44 276 82 80- GZ Wollishofen (on the lake), Bachstrasse 70,

+41 43 243 11 37

JOSEFSWIESEPark with large playing fi eld, playground, small snack bar and kiosk. No admission fees.QK/L 7, Josefstrasse 197, 8Quellenstrasse.

KINDERCITYKindercity is a science city for children aged 1 to 12, much more hands-on than a museum - and when did you last do bungee-jumping in a museum? Diff erent so-called knowl-edge lanes are dedicated to topics like the human body, renewable energy or modern communication, using sight, sound, smell and action to let children discover, accompa-nied by an adult. There is a café, open-air play areas, magic trains and a car driving school on the roof for under-aged drivers - and much more. From Zurich, take trains S9 or S14 (direction Hinwil/Uster), change at Schwerzenbach to bus N°725, get off at Volkiland, Chliriet (duration: 22 minutes).QChlirietstrasse 12, Volketswil, tel. +41 43 204 30 60, www.kindercity.ch. Open daily 10:00 - 18:00. Daypass (cinema and knowledge lanes) 27.50Sfr., activities can also be booked separately e.g. knowledge lane 14.50Sfr (17.50 adults).

CAFÉS KAFI FÜR DICHThis café next to the park Bäckeranlage has a children’s cor-ner where your young ones can paint the walls with chalk or play with one of the many toys while you sit and have a coff ee or a drink. On weekends the place is so popular with parents you have to weave your way through the many push chairs standing around. Well worth a visit even without your kids.QB-2, Stauff acherstrasse 141, 8Hel-vetiaplatz, tel. +41 317 91 60, www.fuerdich.ch. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 02:00, Sat 09:00 - 02:00, Sun 09:00 - 20:00.

Spielsachen, die Träume versüssen.

WELCOME TO THE MOST FAMOUS PARADISE OF TOYS FOR CHILDREN, SINCE 1881.

Bahnhofstrasse 62, 8001 Zürich, www.fcw.ch

SHOPS

Check out these shops for toys or children’s clothes:

FRANZ CARL WEBERNever-ending toy shop on four fl oors with virtually anything you might be looking for, includes books and a pizzeria.QE-3, Bahnhofstrasse 62, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 225 78 78, www.fcw.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:30, Thu & Fri 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

LOTTI’S WELTA delightful little shop full of imaginative, colour-ful things for children. Whether it’s dresses, bibs, nappy bags, hats or toys - they’re all made with lots of love by local designers.QC-6, Waff enplatzstrasse 49, 8Waff enplatzstrasse, tel. +41 43 344 51 71, www.lottiswelt.ch. Open 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

PASTORINIGreat toy shop with high quality, sensible toys.QE-4, Weinplatz 3, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 44 824 33 44, www.pastorini.ch. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Mon 13:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun.

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At Kindercity, not just the sweets make children happy. PD

Chlirietstrasse 12 | 8604 Volketswil ZH | www.kindercity.ch

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The most exc i t ing Swiss Family-Center

From Zürich Mainstation – S-Bahn S9 or S14 (15 minutes) · Open 363 days a year

Play with science (from babies to adults)The ‘factory‘ (Chocolate, Labor, cooking, cars, creative)Outdoor area with driving schoolThemed restaurant and Edustore

Playfully discover science


Queer Zurich

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Hotels

of a kind, with a careful choice of modern and antique furniture and art. Bathrooms are huge, with a jacuzzi-style bath tub and a rain shower. Book one of the lofts (one has its own sauna) and enjoy your own private terrace above the rooftops of Zurich. The ground fl oor harbours a restau-rant with international cuisine and a bar. A very personal fi ve-star experience.QD-5, Splügenstrasse 2, 8Tun-nelstrasse, tel. +41 44 289 99 99, fax +41 44 289 99 98, [email protected], www.alden.ch. 22 rooms. Break-fast included, Wi-fi 24.90Sfr/day. PJR6KW hhhhh

Zurich is a business destination fi rst and foremost - and hotel rates refl ect that. From Friday night to Monday morn-ing, prices often drop sharply. Why not take advantage of this and spend a weekend in one of the many four- and fi ve-star hotels in the city? Despite this, accommodation in Zurich remains rather pricey and real budget accommo-dation is rare. But nevertheless there is something for any taste and almost any budget.

In Switzerland hotels are offi cially categorized with stars from one to fi ve. The categorization is done by hoteller-iesuisse, the national hoteliers association. A hotel can also receive the supplement ‘superior’, indicating a higher level of service and quality. We list the hotels according to their offi cial classifi cation in the following categories: Cream of the Crop*****, Upmarket****, Mid-range*** and Budget (0 to **). Outside this classifi cation we list pensions - usually small and with less services than a ho-tel - and some of the hostels in town. The prices indicated include VAT. The city tax is 2.50Sfr per night and is usually additional.

CREAM OF THE CROP ALDENThe smallest boutique fi ve-star hotel in Zurich, in a build-ing from the late 19th century in the Enge district, lies within walking distance of the lake and the glamorous shopping area around Bahnhofstrasse. Each room is one

Zurich is undoubtedly Switzerland’s gay and lesbian capital and is in general quite queer-friendly. What better proof than the election of lesbian Corinne Mauch as mayor in 2009? Zurich’s vibrant queer scene was one of the driving forces in creating today’s club culture. Of course, some of the queer venues are cool places to hang out even if you’re hetero.

Zurich’s queer calendar has several major events, all in spring or summer. For over ten years a Christopher Street Day has been held in June. Called Zurich Pride Festival since 2010, this is a huge event with parties, open-air bars and a colourful march through the city. In spring the Pink Apple fi lm festival shows gay and lesbian fi lms from all over the world and awards a prize to a young director. But the queer scene is also very lively, big events aside. Whether you’re looking for a gay-friendly bar to relax in, gay and lesbian clubbing or venues of a more raunchy kind, you’ll fi nd it in Zurich. Two of the city’s iconic gay clubs closed last year - but happily new ones have opened, so there is hope. Check out the websites or ask in some of the bars too.

CAFÉS & BARS DANIEL H.Daniel H. is 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. The interior is a tasteful take on the 1970s in brown and orange - yes, this can be an atrocious colour scheme, but here it works a treat. The Italian style sandwiches are also quite a treat. Good place to pick up flyers on gay parties and events in Zurich, they also sell tickets for some events.QC-3, Müllerstrasse 51, 8Stauffacher, tel. +41 44 241 41 78, www.danielh.ch. Open 17:00 - 24:00, Fri 17:00 - 02:00, Sat 19:00 - 02:00. Closed Mon & Sun. NK

PETRA’S TIP TOP BARChanson - or what is called schlager in German - is at the top of the menu here. But there’s enough Abba, Boney M and what have you as well. Host Peter is well known - es-pecially for his drag performances. A cosy place for some nostalgic merrymaking.QF-3, Seilergraben 13, 8Neu-markt, tel. +41 44 251 78 20, www.tip-top-bar.ch. Open 17:00 - 02:00, Fri & Sat 17:00 - 04:00, Sun & Mon closed.

PREDIGERHOFThe Predigerhof in the centre of the Niederdorf area is a sure bet, open 365 days a year until two in the morning. Order one of their sandwiches and a beer - or step it up a little and choose one of their champagnes. Maybe Lotti, the famed landlady, will join you. You can ask the Thai and Swiss staff for tips for gay events - but maybe you’ll just want to stay here, if they’re showing a game of soccer or the Eurovi-sion song contest. Ask for the free wireless internet access.QF-3, Mühlegasse 15, 8Rudolf-Brun Brücke, tel. +41 44 251 29 85, www.predigerhof.ch. Open 14:00 - 02:00.

CLUBS & PARTIES RAGERage is a factory of a cruising club with all the works - dark-rooms, slings, tubs and, of course, bars. Sector C is fetish pure, with a strict dresscode and changing themes. Only men are admitted. Get there by train to Schlieren station or with bus 31 to the stop Wagonsfabrik. Nightbuses on the weekend.QWagistrasse 13, Schlieren, www.rage.ch. Thu 19:00 - 01:00, Fri 22:00 - 04:00, Sat 22:00 - 05:00, Sun 17:00 - 01:00. 15-20Sfr. NX

TANZLEILATanzleila is a women-only dance party, sounds mixed only by DJanes. It’s not only lesbian, but a good place if you are.QK-6, Club Exil, Hardstrasse 245, 8Schiff bau, www.tanzleila.ch. Usually every fi rst Sunday of the month in Exil club - check website. Next parties Sunday October 5 and Saturday Nov 8.

Pink meets politics at the Pride Festival. Zurich Pride Festival

RESOURCES

GAYMEBOYS.COM ONLINE MAGAZINEThis is a Zurich-centred gay online community with English-language content. There’s a chat area, person-als and a listing of up-coming events and infos on gay venues. You have to register for access, a standard membership is free.Qwww.gaymeboys.com.

RAINBOWLINERainbowline off ers telephone counseling on queer issues such as safe sex or homophobic violence on +41 848 80 50 80 from 19:00 to 21:00 from Mon to Thu (female counselors on Mon & Wed). Counseling is in German, but many counselors speak some English and defi nitely enough to be of help in case of violence or another emergency. Rates are normal local rates.Qtel. +41 848 80 50 80, www.rainbowline.ch.

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HotelsHotels OPERAThe Ambassador is a very classical hotel with a slightly modern touch. Located in the fashionable Seefeld dis-trict, this is a convenient place to stay not only for a visit to Zurich’s opera: Bahnhofstrasse with its boutiques as well as the historic old town is just two tram stops away. The lakefront is close too - if you get a room on the third fl oor or higher you might even get a glimpse of the lake.QF-5, Dufourstrasse 5, 8Opernhaus, tel. +41 44 258 99 99, fax +41 44 258 99 00, [email protected], www.operahotel.ch. 58 rooms. Breakfast 26Sfr, Wi-fi in-cluded. PJAR6LW hhhh

PALAIS KRAFTThe Palais Kraft is most certainly one of the more unusual places to stay in Zurich. Located on Zürichberg, Zurich’s rather exclu-sive residential area, this luxurious private residence off ers large studio rooms with high ceilings for long and short term stays as well as serviced apartments with 1 to 3 bedrooms. All stu-dio rooms have wooden fl oors, a terrace, a fl at-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. With just a small number of rooms and apartments, the Kraft is able to provide a private and personal atmosphere. The tram gets you to the city centre in less than 15 minutes, the stop is just two minutes away. Note there is no air-conditioning.QH-2, Kraftstrasse 33, 8Toblerplatz, tel. +41 44 388 84 85, fax +41 44 383 23 48, [email protected], www.palaiskraft.com. Wi-fi incl., breakfast in studio rooms incl., in apartments 35Sfr. ARUDW

historical paintings which were brought to new life when the hotel was built in over ten years of work. Some rooms have modern elements which contrast with the ancient walls and beams. Others are furnished with antiques and look more classical. Some rooms have a private roof ter-race with views over the old town towards the lake and the Alps. Naturally they all have the latest entertainment technology and bathrooms to dream of.QE-3, Rennweg 7, 8Rennweg, tel. +41 44 224 25 26, fax +41 44 224 24 24, [email protected], www.widderhotel.ch. 49 rooms. Breakfast 32Sfr, Wi-fi free. PJHA�R6UFLKW hhhhh

UPMARKET B2 BOUTIQUE HOTEL + SPAThe B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa is located in the buildings of the former Hürlimann brewery in Zurich’s Enge district. The former mash house is home to the standard rooms now, while the two storied Hürlimann suites are situated in the former cold store building. The industrial past of the site surrounds you constantly here, not merely on the huge photos of the old brewery hanging on the walls. They have four diff erent categories of rooms, all in a contempo-rary style with wooden fl oors and in predominantly white and light brown colours. The suites have a balcony - and for extra extravagance, a bath tub right beside the bed.QC-5, Brandschenkestrasse 152, tel. +41 44 567 67 67, fax +41 44 567 67 68, [email protected], www.b2boutiquehotels.com. 60 rooms. Breakfast, minibar with soft drinks and Wi-fi included. Pi�HA6UKCW hhhh

CONTINENTAL ZÜRICHEntering this four-star hotel in a modern building just one tram stop away from the main train station. You may be surprised by the Swiss chalet style with the generous use of wood. All rooms were renovated in 2009 and combine modern comforts with traditional chalet décor. For ad-ditional seating and desk space, free minibar and ironing

services, take a superior room. On the fi rst fl oor you’ll fi nd the bar and diner L’entupada which serves small meals and drinks in an elegant atmosphere.QE-1, Stampfen-bachstrasse 60, 8Stampfenbachplatz, tel. +41 44 360 60 60, fax +41 44 360 60 61, [email protected], www.continentalzuerich.ch. 138 rooms. Breakfast 32Sfr, Wi-fi included. PJHA6ULKW hhhh

GLÄRNISCHHOFIn the fi nancial district and just off Bahnhofstrasse, the Glärnischhof has classically decorated standard rooms with blue or grey carpets, a desk and a red leather armchair. In the comfort category you get more space and a toilet sepa-rated from the bathroom. Guests have free entrance to the Luxor Fitness Centre in the same building which includes a sauna, a solarium and a whirlpool. On the weekends you can book the junior suites as specially decorated Loverooms for a romantic weekend with your beloved. On the ground fl oor the Restaurant Le Poisson serves fi sh specialities.QE-4, Claridenstrasse 30, 8Paradeplatz, tel. +41 44 286 22 22, fax +41 44 286 22 86, [email protected], www.hotelglaernischhof.ch. 62 rooms. Breakfast & Wi-fi incl. PJHAR6F�LKW hhhh

LEONARDO BOUTIQUE HOTEL RIGIHOFLocated in the university district, the modern rooms of the 4-star Rigihof all have a hardwood fl oor, a desk, a safe and a kettle for making tea and coff ee. There are both twin and double beds available. The superior rooms are more spacious than the standards and have a balcony, so you can catch some afternoon and evening sun. As the tram stops right at the front door the city centre is only minutes away. The tram also connects directly to the airport. There is a restaurant on the ground fl oor. Note there is no air-conditioning.QG-1, Universitätstrasse 101, 8Winkelriedstrasse, tel. +41 44 360 12 00, fax +41 44 360 12 07, [email protected], www.leonardo-hotels.com. 76 rooms. Breakfast 22Sfr, Wi-fi 20Sfr/24hrs. HA6ULBKW hhhh

BUDGET HOTELS

HOTTINGENThis two-star hotel was completely refurbished in 2011 and off ers functional, well designed rooms with wood-en fl oors and bright colours. The high ceilings make for a comfortable, spacious room feeling. Besides single and double rooms there are rooms for three or even four guests. Most rooms have private bathrooms with showers, all of them feature a fl atscreen TV. There is a fully equipped small kitchen on every fl oor which you can use to prepare a meal or tea and coff ee. The old town and the lake are in walking distance (10 - 15 min-utes), tram stop just next to the hotel.QG/H-3, Hot-tingerstrasse 31, 8Hottingerplatz, tel. +41 44 256 19 19, fax +41 44 256 19 00, [email protected], www.hotelhottingen.ch. 32 rooms. Breakfast and Wi-fi incl. JA6ULW hh

LIMMATHOFThe Limmathof is centrally located at the entrance to Niederdorf, close to the main train station and most of Zurich‘s sights. The rooms are plain and the furniture is a little long in the tooth - but all clean with nice wooden fl oors and soundproof windows. There is a TV and a shower or a bathtub in every room. Wi-fi can be used for free in the common area. Not a modern ho-tel, but quite cheap for its location.QF-2, Limmatquai 142, 8Central, tel. +41 44 267 60 40, fax +41 44 262 02 17, [email protected], www.limmathof.com. 55 rooms. Breakfast 10Sfr, free Wi-fi in the lobby. JA6K hh

The old guild house Zur Waag, pride of Münsterhof square. Zurich Tourism (CM)

The hotels Eden au Lac and Bellerive looking festive. PD

EDEN AU LACSince 1909 the five-star Eden au Lac has been the tem-porary home of some of Zurich‘s most distinguished guests. In a listed, Art-Nouveau style building, the hotel exudes a luxury old-world charm. As the name suggests, the lake promenade is just across the road. The rooms have high ceilings and tasteful furnishings. Many of them come with a balcony or a terrace look-ing out onto the lake - with a view of the Alps, if vis-ibility is good. There are junior suites and suites with a separate room for your business meetings. For fami-lies, some rooms can be connected by means of an additional door in the entrance area. In the restaurant Eden chef Sebastian Diegmann definitely has more to offer than just his good reputation.QF-6, Utoquai 45, 8Kreuzstrasse, tel. +41 44 266 25 25, fax +41 44 266 25 00, [email protected], www.edenaulac.ch. 50 rooms. Breakfast 40Sfr, Wi-fi 6 Sfr/1hr, 26Sfr/24hrs. PJHAR6ULKDW hhhhh

WIDDERThe fabulous Widder is situated in nine former residential houses in the mediaeval old town, with the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse just around the corner. Each of the 49 rooms is diff erent in layout and atmosphere. Many have traces of


HotelsHotels SCHWEIZERHOFThis four-star superior establishment is a good choice for those who come to Zurich to shop on famous Bahnhof-strasse - it‘s located just opposite the main train station where the shopping starts. Business travelers will also enjoy the fi rst-class service provided which includes coff ee and tea, a fruit basket and a butler who will knock on your door in the evening, off ering you chocolate, fruit and newspapers. Situated in a listed historic building, the rooms of the Sch-weizerhof are furnished in a very classic style and feature a trouser press and electrically-adjustable beds.QE-2, Bahn-hofplatz 7, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 218 88 88, fax +41 44 218 81 81, [email protected], www.hotelschweizerhof.com. 107 rooms. Breakfast & Wi-fi incl., wired internet 15Sfr/24hrs. PJHAR6KXW hhhh

SHERATON ZURICH NEUES SCHLOSS HOTELThis hotel in a landmark building in Zurich’s fi nancial dis-trict was renovated in 2009. The rooms are decorated in tasteful yellow and brown hues and sport arty photos of Zurich. A kettle, a safe, a minibar and an iron and board are provided. High-speed internet costs extra, but you can surf the web for free at the workstations in the lobby. The lake and the old town are both only a fi ve-minute walk away, so the Sheraton Neues Schloss is not only a good choice for your business stay but for a weekend trip as well. On the top fl oor there are fi ve suites, all with balconies.QD-5, Stockerstrasse 17, 8Stockerstrasse, tel. +41 44 286 94 00, fax +41 44 286 94 45, [email protected], www.sheratonneuesschloss.ch. 60 rooms. Break-fast 20 - 39Sfr, internet 28Sfr/24hrs. PJHA�R6ULKW hhhh

ST. GOTTHARDFrom many of the rooms of this traditional family-run ho-tel you get a view straight onto Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s most famous shopping street. Perfect for watching the hustle and bustle. The rooms’ decoration is modern with bright yellow and golden colours. All of them feature a kettle for coff ee and tea. There is a sauna and a massage room for your recreation. The in-house Hummer bar serves seafood in a traditional, elegant atmosphere. The lobby restaurant and the Manzoni coff ee bar with its outdoor

seating make this hotel just two minutes from the main train station complete.QE-2, Bahnhofstr. 87, 8Bahnhof-strasse/HB, tel. +41 44 227 77 00, fax +41 44 227 77 50, [email protected], www.hotelstgotthard.ch. 138 rooms. PJHAR6LBKDW hhhh

STORCHEN ZÜRICHThe Storchen Zürich is a four-star superior hotel of exception-al style. It is situated right on the banks of the River Limmat in the old town and even has its own private landing stage for river boats. The rooms vary in size, are classically decorated and off er either a view over the river or over the old town towards St. Peter’s church. They all have large wooden beds, a television, a minibar, a safe and complimentary fresh fruit and mineral water. The junior suites and the suites off er more space, plus a coff ee machine and a large desk. Some also have a balcony. On the fi rst fl oor the Restaurant Rotisserie serves fi sh and meat specialities on a lovely terrace above the river. The Storchen-Bar, where a pianist provides a melodious background, is a nice choice for that last good-night drink.QE-4, Weinplatz 2, 8Rathaus, tel. +41 44 227 27 27, fax +41 44 227 27 00, [email protected], www.storchen.ch. 67 rooms. Breakfast and Wi-fi included. PJHA�R6UEBKW hhhh

WELLENBERGMost of the rooms at the Wellenberg have recently been refurbished and now sport beds and curtains in bright, warm colours, dark wooden fl oors and arty pictures on the walls. Located in the middle of Niederdorf, Zurich’s historic heart, it’s only a few minutes’ walk to the main station and to the shopping street of world renown, Bahnhofstrasse. Dozens of restaurants eager for your custom are close by, but closer still are the in-house Bras-serie Louis and the Tina bar. Soundproof windows should make sure you get only the advantages of the location. Lovely terrace for breakfast or an afternoon break.QF-3, Niederdorfstrasse 10, 8Rudolf-Brun Brücke, tel. +41 43 888 44 44, fax +41 43 888 44 45, [email protected], www.hotel-wellenberg.ch. 45 rooms. Breakfast and Wi-fi incl. JHA6UKW hhhh

MID-RANGE ALEXANDERThe Alexander is an intimate three-star hotel with newly renovated rooms. They now come with dark wooden fl oor-ing and sand-coloured bathrooms with LED lights. They also have a safe, a fl at-screen TV and free Wi-fi throughout. The location in the Niederdorf nightlife area is very central (fi ve minutes walk to the main train station). This doesn‘t make it the quietest of places, but the windows are soundproof. Most rooms have air-conditioning. The Alexander also has a two-star guest house around the corner.QF-3, Nieder-dorfstrasse 40, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, tel. +41 44 251 82 03, fax +41 44 252 74 25, [email protected], www.hotel-alexander.ch. 41 rooms. Breakfast included, free Wi-fi . PJALW hhh

CITYThe City is a central choice, with Bahnhofstrasse and the old town in walking distance. It was completely refurbished in 2013 by Dyer-Smith | Frey, so each room now has an individual design with classic, powerful colours, some with carpets, some with parquet fl ooring. All have a desk and an espresso machine and a bathroom with fancy LEDs around the mirrors, so you can admire yourself in the right light. Small rooftop terrace for your coff ee break.QD-3, Löwenstrasse 34, 8Löwenplatz, tel. +41 44 217 17 17, fax +41 44 217 18 18, [email protected], www.hotelcity.ch. 60 rooms. Breakfast and Wi-fi included. PJHAR6KW hhh

CORONADOThe Coronado is a functional three-star hotel close to University Irchel. The rooms all feature dark parquet fl ooring, a desk and a mini-bar. Doubles either come with two beds or one kingsize one. The tram stops just opposite the hotel and takes you to the centre in around 12 minutes - or straight to the airport in 20. For a relaxing walk Irchel Park lies just opposite the street.QN-4, Schaff hauserstrasse 137, 8Milchbuck, tel. +41 44 360 26 26, fax +41 44 360 26 36, [email protected], www.hotel-coronado.ch. 40 rooms. Breakfast 15Sfr, Wi-fi incl. PHAR6LW hhh

SCHEUBLESituated in a historic building in the centre of the Niederdorf district, the Scheuble is a three-star hotel with character. The rooms feature a TV and Wi-fi , some also have a small balcony. All beds in the single rooms are king-size. Downstairs the restaurant Tagliatelle serves a large choice of pasta and menus which change daily. Note there is no air-conditioning.QF-3, Mühlegasse 17, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, tel. +41 44 268 48 00, fax +41 44 268 48 01, [email protected], www.scheuble.ch. 64 rooms. Breakfast 18Sfr, Wi-fi included. JAR6LKW hhh

PENSIONS FÜR DICHThe ‘For You’ pension has 15 tastefully furnished rooms opposite the park Bäckeranlage, just off Langstrasse. The rooms are quite spacious and most of them feature a TV, a lounge table and easy chairs, some even have a balcony.

Shower and toilet are shared between three rooms. The café Für Dich downstairs serves breakfast on weekends and is also a good place for a drink. Good for exploring urban Zu-rich a little away from the centre.QB-2, Stauff acherstrasse 141, 8Bäckeranlage, tel. +41 76 583 71 17/+41 43 317 91 60, [email protected], www.fuerdich.ch. 15 rooms. AW

HOSTELS YOUTH HOSTELThis modern youth hostel has four- and six-bed rooms with bunk beds and shared showers and toilets. All rooms have a small vestibule where lockers and the washbasin are located - so latecomers don‘t wake up the rest. There are also private doubles and four-bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms. 24 hours reception and cheap meals (20Sfr incl. soft drink). It‘s just a fi ve-minute walk to the lake and 15 min by tram to the centre. On the weekends a night bus (N°12) stops right in front of the hostel all night long. Great place to meet other travellers.QMutschellenstrasse 114, 8Morgental, tel. +41 43 399 78 00, fax +41 43 399 78 01, [email protected], www.youthostel.ch/zuerich. 76 rooms. Hostelling International membership required: a day’s membership 6Sfr, yearly member card 33Sfr. Linen, breakfast and city tax included, Wi-fi free in public area. HAUKW

LANGSTARSThis hostel is situated right on Langstrasse, the city’s top street for bar-hopping and nightlife. The six dorms, one women-only, are rather tight but feature big lockers, reading lamps, toilets and showers. One even has a little terrace. The bar on the ground fl oor is a good place to get talking to other travellers - as a guest of the hostel you get a discount on drinks. An avid traveller himself, owner Lukas knows what makes a good stay. He and his staff will be happy to help wherever they can.QC-2, Langstrasse 120, 8Militär-/Langstrasse (bus 31), tel. +41 43 317 96 55, [email protected], www.langstars.ch. Breakfast (buff et) and Wi-fi included. AEW

AIRPORT HOTELS

DORINT ZURICH AIRPORTThe modern fi ve-storey Dorint is just two tram stops from the airport. The building is shaped like a Swiss cross and just opened in March 2014. The lobby of the hotel is located at the intersection of the cross and has a ceiling 5 storeys high. The 235 large, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with tea and coff ee facilities and all bathrooms have walk-in showers. The hotel’s restaurant Basilico serves Mediterranean and Swiss classics. In addition there is a gym, a lobby bar and of course room service.QRiethofstrasse 40, Glatt-brugg, 8Glattbrugg Unterriet, tel. +41 44 808 10 00, fax +41 448 08 10 10, [email protected], www.dorint.com/zuerich. 235 rooms.

In autumn not just the awnings turn red at Bellevue, but the trees too. www.juanrubiano.com

The churches, the old town, the river - essential Zurich. Zurich Tourism (BM)


Day tripsDay trips

leads you to the lake and back in 2.5 hours starts just behind the abbey’s stables. There are four to fi ve trains an hour from Zurich main station which get you there in about an hour, for most connections you have to change at Wädenswil.QEinsiedeln, tel. +41 55 418 61 11, www.kloster-einsiedeln.ch. Guided tours start at 14:00 (105 minutes) every day except Sundays and cost 15/7.50Sfr. Unfortunately the tours are only in German. Meeting point is Einsiedeln Tourism, Hauptstrasse 85, tel +41 55 418 44 88. No need to book.

PUMPKIN EXHIBITION (JUCKERHOF SEEGRÄBEN)They really take pumpkins seriously at Juckerhof! There are dozens of huge sculptures - yes, made of pumpkins - and then there are several hundred (!) varieties of pumpkins to admire, some of them for sale, if you like. Of course there is a restaurant which serves all kinds of pumpkin dishes. You and your kids can also carve pumpkins, tools are provided. An impressive and slightly quirky destination which many children love. A little walk takes you to pretty lake Pfäffi kon just next to the farm.QDorfstrasse 23, Seegräben, tel. +41 44 934 34 84, www.juckerfarm.ch. Pumpkin exhibition open daily until beginning of No-vember. In October restaurant and shop open until 22:00, in Nov until 18:00, Thu - Sat until 22:00. To get there, take the S14 train in direction of Hinwil, get off at Aathal. From there it’s a 20 minute walk. On busy days (weekend with sunny weather mostly) there is a shuttle bus to the farm.

SCHOGGILAND (CHOCOLATE FACTORY MAESTRANI)Thanks to an 80-metre long gallery above the production facilities, you can watch chocolate production right through the process at the Maestrani chocolate factory. Video terminals explain the diff erent production steps. A small museum shows exhibits of the 150 years of company history. Every Wednesday (13:45) there is a guided tour which takes around 1.5 h and is in German and English (7Sfr). And of course there is a shop selling all the sweet

treats at inexpensive prices.QToggenburgerstrasse 41, Flawil, tel. +41 71 228 38 11, www.maestrani.ch. Open 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 -12:00 (no production of chocolate). Take a train to Flawil (destination St. Gallen). Once there change to the bus with destination Bütschwil which drops you off in front of the factory (stop Maestrani).

MUSEUMS & ARTNEW FONDATION BEYELERThe Fondation Beyeler near Basel is well worth a visit, not just if you’re a lover of classic modernism. This art museum shows the collection of late art dealers Ernst Beyeler and Hilda Kunz. Many of the 200 works by Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol and many others are permanently on show. They have temporary exhibitions that usually draw a lot of attention and quite a crowd - this autumn works of the fi rst avant-gardist Gustave Courbet are on show. The museum was built in 1997 by Renzo Piano and is embedded in the Berowerpark in Basel’s suburb Riehen. To get there take a train to Basel, from there a tram takes you to the stop Riehen, Fondation Beyeler (change at Basel Gewerbeschule).QBaselstrasse 101, Riehen, tel. +41 61 645 97 00, www.fondationbeyeler.ch. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Admission 25/12/6Sfr, families 50Sfr.

If you have some more time on your hands you might want to explore a bit further afi eld and leave Zurich for a day. With the warm weather here, it’s time to discover Switzerland’s stunning landscapes. Many scenic destinations also off er cultural sites. We’ve put together a selection of our favourites. And there are plenty of other options to consider such as museums, monasteries and thermal baths.

ANIMAL PARKS PAPILIORAMAIt’s all about butterfl ies here - you can fi nd over 60 species among the many palms and nectar plants of this tropical garden, all under a glass cupola. Hundreds of butterfl ies in all kinds of colours dancing through the air - quiet magic! There is also a jungle trek in a simulated tropical forest. Watch out for toucans, roseate spoonbills, iguanas and more! The Nocturama on the other hands simulates the rainforest at night, giving you the opportunity to observe nocturnal animals like tree porcupines, night monkeys, kinkajous, ocelots and giant anacondas. Trains take you from Zurich to Kerzers in just over 90 minutes, the Papiliorama has its own train station! SBB RailAway has reduced-price combined off ers for transport and admission.QMoosmatte 1, Kerzers, tel. +41 31 756 04 61, www.papiliorama.ch. Open daily 09:00 - 18:00, (in winter 10:00 - 17:00). Admission 18/15/9Sfr.

CULTURE & HERITAGE

EINSIEDELN ABBEYEinsiedeln (meaning ‘hermit’s’) Abbey is one of the fi nest examples of Baroque architecture in Switzerland. The Benedictine abbey complex was built from scratch in the early 18th century, replacing older buildings going back to the 10th century. The church with its opulent, gold and marble interior and the shrine of the black madonna is open for visitors daily from 06:00 - 20:30, but be considerate during services. The outstanding library can only be visited on a guided tour. The small town of the same name is set among wooded hills, close to lake Sihl, just at the edge of the Alps - perfect for a walk. The panorama path that

Quirky pumpkin sculptures at Juckerhof: well worth a visit. PD

The Fondation Beyeler, home of the Beyeler art collection. PD

THERMAL BATHS& WATERPARKS

ALPAMAREAlpamare is the biggest indoor waterpark in Europe, just 45 minutes by train from Zurich. There are ten slides with a length of more than 1,500 metres, a wave pool, a river-like pool and a iodine brine bath with massage jets. Alpamare will defi nitely brighten up a rainy day, not just for kids. Up to fi ve connections per hour take you from Zurich to Pfäffi kon SZ (SZ means in canton Schwyz). From there, take bus N°195 to the Seedamm-Center (no service on Sundays) or walk there in 15 minutes.QGwattstrasse 12, Pfäffi kon SZ, tel. +41 55 415 15 15, www.alpamare.ch. Open 10:00 - 22:00, Fri & Sat 10:00 - 23:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. A four-hour stay is 39.50/32Sfr. On weekends a surcharge of 3Sfr applies.

STADTBAD (HAMAM & SAUNA)Turkish-style steam baths, hamams, have become very popular in recent years. This one opened in the cellars of the Volkshaus in early 2012 and boasts some arty concrete architecture. But you come here to relax, right? In keeping with oriental traditions there is a hot stone in the centre of the open space to relax on.QC-3, Stauff acherstr. 60, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41 44 241 04 27, www.stadtbadzuerich.ch. Open 11:00 - 23:00, Wed women only, Thu from 19:00 men only. Admission 45Sfr, sauna only 30Sfr, treatments cost extra.

THERMALBAD & SPA ZÜRICHZurich’s fi rst thermal bath is located in the buildings that once were home to the brewery Hürlimann in Zurich Enge using the spring water that was once sold for drinking as Aqui. There are diff erent pools, some of them in the old stone cellars as well as an outdoor area on the rooftop open all year, with a view over the city and towards the Alps. Besides whirlpools, massage jets and resting zones there is a Irish-Roman Spa area with ten diff erent stations like a peeling niche or herbal steam for complete relaxation (extra fee applies).QC-5, Brandschenkestrasse 150, 8Waff enplatz-strasse, www.thermalbad-zuerich.ch. Open 09:00 - 22:00. Admission 34/16Sfr, children up to 6 years free.

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DirectoryDay tripsGrison Alps. If skies are clear you can see as many as six diff erent countries! If you are fi t enough you can also walk up here from the valley - generally there are many hiking options for all levels of fi tness.QToggenburg Bergbahnen AG, Unterwasser, tel. +41 71 998 68 14, www.bergbahnentoggenburg.ch. Runs daily until October 27, 08:30 - 17:00. Return cable car ticket to Chäserrugg 48/24Sfr.

RIGI - MOUNTAIN WITH A VIEWMount Rigi (from regina, Latin for queen) is famous for spectacular views of the Alps, the easy access and the many leisure possibilities it off ers. Don’t forget to bring a jacket as it can be chilly at 1,800 metres above sea level. The majestic mountain lies between three lakes: Lake Luzern, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz. There are two cogwheel railways going up the Rigi from two diff erent sides, one starting in Arth-Goldau, the other one in Vitznau. The fastest way from Zurich is to take a train to Arth-Goldau (duration 40 minutes) from where the cogwheel train takes you to the top in another 40 minutes. At the top there are several restaurants, around 120 kilometres of hiking trails and covered picnic and barbecue spots. Accessible all year round if there is not too much snow.QRigi Bahnen AG, Vitznau, tel. +41 41 399 87 87, www.rigi.ch. Cogwheel railway to Rigi 68/34Sfr.

SCHILTHORN - PIZ GLORIAOn the Schilthorn, at almost 3000 metres you get an exhilarating view of the highest and most famous trinity of the Bernese alps, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (weather permitting!). The top station features the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant which turns full circle in about 55 minutes. The station was the setting for the 1968 James Bond fi lm On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. The interactive exhibition Bond World 007 will remind you of all the great moments in the fi lm. Getting up there is quite an exciting adventure: from Stechelberg four sections of cable cars take you up to the peak in just over 30 minutes (there is an all new Skyline Walk at Birg stop). It is possible to hike to the top, but only for experienced hikers. However the region around Mürren off ers many hiking opportunities for less accomplished hikers too. From Zurich, take a train to Interlaken (change in Bern), at Interlaken change to the one to Lauterbrunnen. From there a bus takes you to Stechelberg valley station (approx. 3 hours all in all).QSchilthornbahn, Mürren, tel. +41 33 856 21 41, www.schilthorn.ch. Cable car runs daily, fi rst ascent 07:25, last descent 18:03. Closed for maintenance Nov 10 - Dec 5, 2015. Return fare from Stechelberg 98.60/49.30Sfr.

OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS KERENZERBERG - HIKING AND DOWNHILL SCOOTERSThis is a great destination for some hiking not too far from Zurich. From Filzbach take a ride with the chairlift to the Habergschwänd mountain station (1280 meters asl). There you can either just take a short walk, enjoy the seasonal colours of the trees and the views and have lunch in the restaurant or set off for some real hiking, for example up to the peak Nüenchamm (1904 meters asl, up and down 3.5 hours, trekking shoes needed). To get back to the valley there is a far cooler way than the chairlift - rent a scooter and ride the 7.5 kilometers down the asphalt road. It’s real fun, believe us! There are many more hiking and walking options, including the lovely mountain lake Talalpsee.QTalalpstrasse 15, Filzbach, tel. +41 55 614 16 16, www.sportbahnen-kerenzerberg.ch. Take a train in direction of Linthal, get off at Näfels-Mollis. There take a bus in direction of Obstalden, get off at Filzbach Post (duration all in all 75 minutes). Chairlift 11/8Sfr one way, scooter 14/12Sfr per ride. Chairlift runs until the end of October 09:00 - 16:30 (18:00 on weekends), in Nov only on weekends with sunny weather.

MOUNT CHÄSERRUGG - TOGGENBURGThe Toggenburg, a beautiful valley in the canton of St. Gallen, is a nice destination for a daytrip to the foothills of the Alps - and hills get pretty high here. Public transport gets you from Zurich to Unterwasser (change to a bus in Buchs SG), from where you have access to the cable car to Iltios, and mount Chäserrugg (2262 m a.s.l.). At the top there is a restaurant and a panorama trail with stunning views towards Lake Walensee and the

Welcome to Zurich

CONSULATESHere are the most important consulates you can fi nd in Zurich. The embassies are usually located in Bern, which is the Swiss capital. See www.eda.admin.ch for addresses.

CHINA QMythenquai 100, 8Brunaustrasse, tel. +41 44 209 15 00, zurich.china-consulate.org.

ESTONIA QBergstrasse 52, Stäfa, tel. +41 44 926 88 37, [email protected], www.baltics.ch/konsulat.

FRANCE QH-5, Signaustrasse 1, 8Signaustrasse, tel. +41 44 268 85 17, [email protected], www.consulatfrance-zurich.org.

GERMANY QJ-5, Witikonerstrasse 15, 8Klus-platz, tel. +41 44 201 72 22, [email protected], www.honorarkonsul-zuerich.de.

ITALY QD-4, Tödistrasse 65, 8Brandschenkenstras-se, tel. +41 44 286 61 11, [email protected], www.conszurigo.esteri.it.

RUSSIA QF-4, Oberdorfstrasse 10, 8Bellevue, tel. +41 900 00 08 08 (5Sfr/min.), www.rusconsul.ch.

SWEDEN QF-4, Stadelhoferstrasse 40, 8Bel-levue, tel. +41 43 343 10 50, [email protected], www.swedenabroad.com.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QG-6, Dufourstrasse 101, 8Feldeggstrasse, tel. +41 43 499 29 60, [email protected], bern.usembassy.gov.

DENTISTSZAHNARZTZENTRUM.CHQHardturmstrasse 123, 8Förrlibuckstrasse, tel. +41 43 366 62 00, www.zahnarztzentrum.ch.

LANGUAGE SCHOOLSALEMANIA QBadenerstrasse 333, 8Albisriederplatz, tel. +41 44 300 33 44, www.alemania.ch.

BÉNÉDICT QC-2, Militärstrasse 106, 8Sihlpost, tel. +41 44 242 12 60, www.benedict.ch.

LIMOUSINE SERVICEALLIANCE LIMOUSINES Qtel. +41 43 499 62 88, www.alliance-limousines.ch.

LOST & FOUNDLOST & FOUND (VBZ) QE-3, Werdmühlestrasse 10, 8Bahnhofstrasse, tel. +41 44 412 25 50.

PHARMACIESBAHNHOF APOTHEKE QE-2, Bahnhofplatz 15, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41 44 225 42 42.

BELLEVUE APOTHEKE QF-5, Theaterstrasse 14, 8Bellevue, tel. +41 44 266 62 22. Open daily 24hrs.

The trinity of the Bernese alps is what you see from the Schilthorn. PD

MOUNTAIN TOURS

BEST OF SWITZERLAND TOURSDay trips organised by tour operators are an easy way to explore Switzerland and its gorgeous mountains. Forget the hassle with

timetables, itineraries and the like. Just snuggle into your bus seat and let them guide you through the day. Best of Switzerland tours for example off ers daily trips from Zurich to Pilatus, Rigi, Titlis and Jungfraujoch. For instance you can take the rotating gondola up to Titlis (more than 3000 metres asl), where an encounter with ice, snow and a glacier await you, including sledging on snow tubes if you like. Some of the tours are only available in summer, some all year round. They also have a city tour to Luzern. Just check their website for available tours and book up to a day before - online or by phone. The tour busses leave from the Zurich Bus terminal Sihlquai, just next to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), close to track 18.Qwww.switzerland-tours.ch, tel. +41 44 710 50 50.


Street Register Street RegisterAbeggweg N5Achermannweg O2, O3Ackermannstrasse I2, J2Ackersteinstrasse K5Ackerstrasse C1, D1, M7, N7Aegertenstrasse B4Aehrenweg N2Aff olternstrasse M2, N2, O2Agnesstrasse A2Akazienstrasse G5, G6Albertstrasse M6, M7Albisgütliweg A7Alderstrasse G7, H7Alfred-Escher-Strasse D5, D6, D7Allenmoosstrasse N3, O3Allmendstrasse B7Alte Feldeggstrasse G6Am Schanzengraben D4, E4Ampèrestrasse L5Andreasstrasse O2Angelikaweg N2Angererstrasse D5Ankerstrasse B3, C2, C3Anna-Heer-Strasse O4Anton-Higi-Strasse M2Anwandstrasse B2, B3, C3Apollostrasse H5Arbenzstrasse H6, H7Armin-Bollinger-Weg N1Arnold-Kübler-Strasse O2Arterstrasse H5Asternweg O3Asylstrasse H4, I4, I5, J5Attenhoferstrasse H3, I3Aubrigstrasse C4, C5, D5Auf der Mauer F2Augustinergasse E3, E4Aurorastrasse J3, J4, J5Ausstellungsstrasse D1, E1, M7, N7Austrasse B5Azurstrasse N2, N3, O2Bachofnerstrasse N5, N6Bachtobelstrasse A6Badenerstrasse A2, A3, B3, C3, D3Badweg D3, D4Bahnhofbrücke E2, F2Bahnhofplatz E2Bahnhofquai E2, E3Bahnhofstrasse E3, E4, E5Basteiplatz D4Bauhallengasse B3Baumackerstrasse O2Baumgartnerstrasse B3, B4Baumgasse D1, N7Baurstrasse G7, H7Beatenplatz E3Beckenhofstrasse E1, N6, O6, O7Beckhammer O4Bederstrasse B6, C5, C6, D5Beethovenstrasse D4, D5, E5Begonienstrasse O3, O4Bellerivestrasse F6, G6, G7Bellevueplatz F5Belsitostrasse I3Bergstrasse H2, H3, I3, I4, I5, J5Berneggweg A5Berninastrasse N3, O3Beustweg G4, G5, H4Biberlinstrasse J5, J6Billeterstrasse I2, J2Billrothweg H6Binzmühlestrasse L1, M1, M2, N1, N2, O1Bionstrasse G1Birchdörfl i M2Bircher-Benner-Platz I3Birchsteg N3Birchstrasse N1, N2, N3Birmensdorferstrasse A4, B4, C3, C4Bleicherweg D4, D5, E4Blümlisalpstrasse O6Blütenstrasse O3Bodmerstrasse D5Bolleystrasse F1, G1, G2Börsenstrasse E4Brandschenkesteig C5Brandschenkestrasse C4, C5, C6, D4Brauerstrasse B1, B2, C2Breitingerstrasse D6Bremgartnerstrasse A4, B3, B4

Brinerstrasse A4Brotgasse G6Brown-Boveri-Strasse N1, N2Brüderhofweg N4, O4Bruggerweg L4, L5, M4Brunaustrasse C7, D7Brunnenhofstrasse N4Brunnenhofweg N4Bubenbergstrasse B7Bucheggplatz N4Bucheggstrasse M4, M5, N4, O4Buchmattweg N5, O5Büchnerstrasse G1Bühlstrasse A4, A5Bührlestrasse N2Bürglistrasse C5, C6Burgsteig M5, M6Burgstrasse M5, M6Burgweg H6, H7, I6, I7Bürkliplatz E5Büttenweg B6, B7Cäcilienstrasse G4Carmenstrasse I4, I5Central F2Ceresstrasse H7Chaletweg M2, N2Claridenstrasse D4, E4, E5Clausiussteig F2Clausiusstrasse F1, F2, O7Con.-Ferd.-Meyer-Str. D7Corrodisteig L5, M4, M5Corrodistrasse L5Cramerstrasse C3Culmannstrasse F1, F2, O7Dahliastrasse G7, H7Damhirschweg L4, M4Dammsteg M6Dammstrasse M5, M6Dammweg M6Delphinstrasse G5, G6Dianastrasse D4Dienerstrasse B2, C2Dietzingerstrasse B4Dolderstrasse H4, I3, I4, J3Doldertal I3, J3Dörfl istrasse O2Dorfstrasse L5Drahtschmidlisteg E1, N7, O7Drahtzugstrasse I6, J6Drehergasse H6Dreikönigbrücke E4, E5Dreikönigstrasse D5, E5Dubsstrasse B4, B5Dufourstrasse F5, F6, G6, G7, H7Dunantstrasse I2Ebelstrasse J2, J3Edenstrasse B6Edisonstrasse O2Eduard-Imhof-Strasse M1, N1Eggenschwilerweg O5Eisengasse G6Eisgasse D2Ekkehardsteig O6, O7Ekkehardstrasse O6Eleonorenstrasse H3Elias-Canetti-Strasse O2Elisabethenstrasse B3Ellen-Widmann-Weg N1, O1Else-Lasker-Schüler-Weg N1, N2, O2Emil-Oprecht-Strasse O2Emil-Rütti-Weg N1Engelstrasse B2, B3Engimattstrasse B6, B7, C7Englischviertelstrasse H4, H5Engweg N7Erika-Mann-Weg N2, O2Erikastrasse A4, B3, B4Erlachstrasse B4, B5Eschenweg O3Escher-Wyss-Platz L6Eschwiesenstrasse A3Europaallee C2, D2Europaallee Passage D2Fabrikstrasse M6, M7Falkenstrasse F5, G5Färberstrasse F6, G6Fehrenstrasse H4Feilengasse H7Feldeggstrasse F6, G6, H5, H6Feldgütliweg B3Feldstrasse B1, B2, B3, M7Felsenkellerweg C5, C6

Felsenrainstrasse N1, O1Fennergasse G6Fichtenstrasse I5Fierzgasse D1, M7, N7Finslerstrasse I2Fliederstrasse F1, O7Florastrasse F6, G6Florhofgasse F3, F4, G3Flössergasse D4Föhrenstrasse O3Forchstrasse H5, H6, I6, J6, J7Förrlibuckstrasse K5, K6, L5Franklinstrasse O2Frauenklinikstrasse G2Fraumünsterstrasse E4, E5Freiensteinstrasse H4Freiestrasse G3, G4, H4, H5, I5, I6, J6Freigutstrasse C4, D4, D5Freischützgasse D2Freudenbergstrasse H1, H2, I2Freudwilerweg G1, H1Freyastrasse B3, B4Friesstrasse O1, O2Fritz-Heeb-Weg O1Fröbelstrasse J6Füsslistrasse E3Gablerstrasse C6, C7, D6Gallusstrasse N7Gartenhofstrasse B3, C3Gartenstrasse D4Gartenweg C5, D4, D5Gasometerstrasse C1, M6, M7Gattikerstrasse J6Gaugerstrasse N6Geibelstrasse M5Gemeindestrasse G4, H4General-Guisan-Quai D5, D6, E5General-Wille-Strasse D5, D6Genferstrasse D5Georgengasse N7, O7Geranienstrasse H7Gerechtigkeitsgasse C4, D4Gerhardstrasse B4Geroldrampe L6, L7Geroldstrasse L6, L7Gerstenstrasse L6, M6Gertrud-Kurz-Strasse N2Gessnerallee D2, D3, E2Gessnerbrücke D2Giesshübelstrasse A7, B6, B7Gladbachstrasse G1, H1, H2, I2Glärnischstrasse E4, E5Glasmalergasse C3Gletscherstrasse H7Gloriasteig H3Gloriastrasse G2, G3, H2, H3Goetzstrasse O6Goldbrunnenstrasse A4, A5Goldregenweg M2, M3, N2Gottfried-Keller-Strasse F5Gotthardstrasse D5, E5Gotthelfstrasse B4Grabenwies N3, N4Granitweg O6, O7Graue Gasse F3Grebelackerstrasse N4Grüngasse B3, C3Grünhaldenstrasse O1Grütlistrasse C5, C6, D6, D7Gubelhangstrasse O2Gubelstrasse O2, O3Güetliweg M2Guggachstrasse N4, N5, O5Guggerweg N4, O4Gujerstrasse O1Gutenbergstrasse C5, D5Guthirtstrasse M5Habsburgstrasse M5, M6Hadlaubstrasse G1, H1Hafnerstrasse D1, E1, N7Hainerweg H6Häldeliweg G2, H2Haldenbachstrasse F1, F2, G1Haldeneggsteig F1, F2, O7Haldenstrasse A4, A5, A6Hallenstrasse G5, G6Hallwylstrasse C3, C4Hammersteig I6Hammerstrasse H6, I6, J6, J7Hardbrücke A1, K7, L5, L6, L7Hardplatz A1, K7Hardstrasse A1, K7, L6, L7

Hardturmrampe L6Haselweg H3Hauserstrasse I4, J3, J4Hedwigsteig I6Hedwigstrasse I6Hegarstrasse H5Hegibachplatz I6Hegibachstrasse I5, I6, J5Heidegraben O3Heimplatz G4Heinrichstrasse C1, D1, L6, M6, M7Helenastrasse H7Heliosstrasse H5, I5, I6Hellmutstrasse B2Helvetiaplatz C2Herbartstrasse B2, C2Herman-Greulich-Strasse A2, B2Herrenbergstrasse O7Herzogstrasse H2Heuelsteig I4, J4Heuelstrasse I4, J4Himmelsleiterli H3Hinterbergstrasse H1, H2Hirschengasse F3Hirschengraben F2, F3, F4Hirschgartnerweg O4Hirschwiesenstrasse O4Hitzigweg J5Hochfarbstrasse F1, F2Hochstrasse G1, G2, H2Hofackerstrasse I6, J6Hoff eld N3Hofhölzliweg M2Hofstrasse H3, H4, I3, J2, J3Hofwiesenstrasse N2, N3, N4, N5, O2Hohenbühlstrasse G5Höhensteig J5, J6Höhenweg J5, J6Hohlstrasse A1, B1, B2, C2, K7, L7Holbeinstrasse G5Hölderlinsteig I5, J5Hölderlinstrasse I5Holunderhof N2Holunderweg N2Holzgasse C4, D4Holzmatt M2Hönggerstrasse K5, L5, M5, M6Hopfenstrasse B5Horgenweg K3, L3Höschgasse G7, H6, H7Hottingerbergstrasse J2, J3Hottingerstrasse G4, H4Hotzesteig N5, O5Hotzestrasse N5, N6, O5, O6Hufgasse F5, G5Hügelstrasse C7Hugostrasse O2Huttensteig F1, G1Huttenstrasse G1, G2Idaplatz A3Idastrasse A3Ilanzhofweg N5, O5Ilgenstrasse H4, I4Im Birkenhof N5Im Eisernen Zeit N6, O5, O6Im Hofgarten N5Im Schilf H1Im Waidegg M4, N4Imfeldsteig M6, N6Imfeldstrasse M5, M6, N6Immenweg M2In Gassen E4Inselhofstrasse H7Irchelstrasse O5Irisstrasse H3, H4Irringersteig G2Islerstrasse B7Jägergasse D2James-Joyce-Strasse O2Jasminweg N2Jenatschstrasse D5Joachim-Hefti-Weg C6Johannes-Ott-Weg M5, N5Johannesgasse C1, D1, M7Josefstrasse C1, D1, L6, L7, M7, N7Juliastrasse H5Jungholzstrasse O1, O2Jungstrasse O1Jupitersteig J5Jupiterstrasse I5, I6, J5

Käferholzstrasse L2, M2, M3, M4, N4Kalandergasse B6, B7Kalkbreitestrasse A3, A4, B3Kanalstrasse B7Kanonengasse C2, D2Kantonsschulstrasse G3, G4Kantstrasse H2, H3Kanzleistrasse A2, B2, B3, C3Kapfsteig J6Kappelergasse E4Karl-Bürkli-Strasse A2Karlstrasse H7Kartausstrasse I7, J7Kasernenstrasse D2, D3Kasinostrasse H4Katharinenweg C6Kehlhofstrasse A4Keltenstrasse I2, I3, J3Kempterstrasse J5Kenngottweg F2Kernstrasse B2, B3, C2Kiefernweg M3, N3Kinkelstrasse N7, O6, O7Kirchbühlweg A5Kirchenweg H6Kirchgasse F4Klarastrasse G5Klausstrasse F7, G6, G7Kleinertstrasse L5Kleinjoggsteig H1, I1Kleinstrasse G5Klingenstrasse D1, M7, N7Klopstockstrasse C6Klosbachstrasse H5, I4, I5Kloster-Fahr-Weg E1, K5, L5, L6, M6, N7, O7Klusdörfl i J5Klusplatz J5Klusstrasse J5Köchlistrasse B3Kochstrasse A2Köllikerstrasse I3, J3Kolonistenweg L1, M1Konkordiastrasse H5, I5Konradstrasse D1, D2, E2, M7, N7Korneliusstrasse H7Körnerstrasse B3Kornhausbrücke M7, N6, N7Kornhausstrasse N6Krähbühlstrasse I2, J1, J2Krähbühlweg J2Kräuelgasse C2, C3Kreuzbühlstrasse G5, H5Kreuzplatz G5, H5Kreuzstrasse F6, G5, G6Kronenstrasse N6Krönleinstrasse H1, I1Kügeliloostrasse M1, M2Künstlergasse F3Künzlistrasse M3, N3Kurfi rstensteig C7Kurhausstrasse J3Kurt-Hirschfeld-Weg N2, O2Kurvenstrasse E1, F1, O7Kurzgasse C2Kyburgstrasse M5Lägernstrasse M5Lagerstrasse C2, D2Lamprechtweg N1Landenbergstrasse M5Landisstrasse O2Landoltstrasse G1Langackerstrasse N4, N5Langensteinenstrasse O5Langfurren O3, O4Langmauerstrasse O5, O6Langstrasse B3, C1, C2, C3, D1, M7Langwiesstrasse N2Laubiweg N5Lauff erweg O5Laurenzgasse N7, O7Lavaterstrasse D5, D6, D7Lehensteig L5, M5Lehenstrasse L5, M5Leimgasse H7Leonhardstrasse F2, F3Lerchenstrasse B6, B7Lessingstrasse B6, B7Lettenfussweg M6Lettenstrasse M6, N6Lettenviadukt M6

Letzistrasse O5, O6Leutholdstrasse M5Ligusterstrasse O3Lilienstrasse I5Limmatplatz D1, M7Limmatquai F2, F3, F4, F5Limmatstrasse D1, E1, L6, M6, M7, N7Lindenbachstrasse N6Lindenstrasse G7, H7Lindenweg L4, M4Lintheschergasse E2, E3Löwenplatz D3, E3Löwenstrasse D3, E2, E3Luisenstrasse C1, M7Lunastrasse H5, I5Lureiweg I7Lutherstrasse C3Magnolienstrasse G6Magnusstrasse B1, B2, C1, M7Maienstrasse M2Maienweg M2, M3Mainaustrasse F6, G6Malvenstrasse O3Malzstrasse B5Manesseplatz B5Manessestrasse B4, B5, B6, C4Mantelgasse H7Margrit-Rainer-Strasse N1, O1Marienstrasse A3Marktgasse F3Markusstrasse N6Marmorgasse B2, C2Marsstrasse D6Marstallweg D1, N7Martastrasse A2, A3Mascha-Kaléko-Weg N2Mattengasse C1, D1, M7, N7Mattensteg E1, N7Max-Frisch-Platz O2Meierweg N6Meiliweg A4, A5Meinrad-Lienert-Strasse A3Meinradstrasse N6Merkurstrasse G5, H4, H5MFO-Park N2, O2Milchbuckstrasse O5Militärbrücke D3Militärstrasse C2, D2, D3Mimosenstrasse O3, O4Minervastrasse G4, H4, H5, H6, I6Mittelstrasse G7Möhrlistrasse O5, O6Molkenstrasse C2Mommsenstrasse H2Moosbergerweg N6Moosgutstrasse A7, B7Morgartenstrasse C3, C4Morgenweg J4Motorenstrasse C1, M7Moussonstrasse G2, G3, H2, H3Mühlegasse F3Mühlesteig E3, F3Müllerstrasse C2, C3, D3Münchsteig H7, I7Münsterbrücke E4, F4Münstergasse F3, F4Münsterhof E4Museumstrasse E2Mythenquai D6, D7Näfgasse H6Nägelistrasse H3Nansenstrasse O2Narzissenstrasse F1, O7Nelkenstrasse F1, O7Neptunstrasse G4, H4, H5Neue Hard L6, L7Neufrankengasse B1, C1, C2, M7Neugasse C1, D1, L7, M7Neugutstrasse B7, C6, C7Neuhausstrasse I2, J2Neumarkt F3Neumühlequai E1, E2, F2, O7Neumünsterallee H6Neumünsterstrasse H6, I6Niederdorfstrasse F2, F3Nietengasse B2, C1, C2Niklausstrasse N6, N7Nordbrücke M5Nordheimstrasse M3, N3Nordsteig E1, N7Nordstrasse E1, K5, L5, M5/6, N6/7, O7

Nürenbergstrasse M5, M6, N5Nürenbergweg M5, M6Nüschelersteg D3Nüschelerstrasse D3, D4, E4Oberdorfstrasse F4Obere Waidstrasse K4, L4, M4Obere Weiherstrasse M4Obere Zäune F3, F4Oberer Gloriasteig H2, H3Oberwiesenstrasse M2, M3, N2Obstgartenstrasse E1, F1, O7Oerlikonerstrasse O3, O4Oetenbachgasse E3Ohmstrasse O2Okenstrasse N6Oleanderstrasse N2Olivengasse H5Orellistrasse I1, J1Oskar-Bider-Strasse N5Othmarstrasse G5Ottenweg G5, G6, H5Ottikerstrasse O6, O7Ottikerweg O7Ottilienstrasse A3, A4Otto-C.-Bänninger-Weg J5Otto-Lang-Weg G1, H1Otto-Schütz-Weg N1, O1Ottostrasse L7, M6, M7Panweg F1Parkring C4, C5, D4, D5Paradeplatz E4Paul-Grüninger-Weg N2Pelikanplatz D4Pelikanstrasse D3, D4, E3Pestalozzistrasse G3, H3, H4Pfi ngstweidstrasse K6, L6Pfi rsichstrasse N6Pfl anzschulstrasse A3, B2, B3Pfl ugstrasse N6Phönixweg G3Physikstrasse G2Pilatusstrasse J3Plattenstrasse G3, H3, H4Postbrücke D2, E2Poststrasse E4Predigerplatz F3Promenadengasse G4Quaibrücke E5, F5Quellenstrasse C1, M6, M7Querstrasse O2Radgasse D2, E1, E2Rämistrasse F4, F5, G2, G3, G4Rankstrasse I6, J6Rebgasse C3Rebhaldenstrasse C6, C7Regensbergstrasse L2, M2, N2, O2, O3Regina-Kägi-Hof N2Regina-Kägi-Strasse N2Reinacherstrasse I5Reinhardstrasse G6Reishauerstrasse D1, N7Reitergasse D2Rennweg E3Restelbergstrasse H1, H2Ricarda-Huch-Strasse N2, O2Richard-Kissling-Weg J2Richard-Wagner-Strasse D6, D7Riedtlistrasse N6, O6Riesbachstrasse G6, H6, H7Rieterplatz C7Rieterstrasse C6, C7Rindermarkt F3Ringstrasse N3, O3, O4Rislingstrasse H2Ritterstrasse H4Robert-Maillart-Strasse M1, M2, N1Römergasse F4Röntgenplatz M7Röntgenstrasse C1, M6, M7Röschibachsteig M5Röschibachstrasse L5, M5Röschibachweg M5Rosengartenbrücke L5, M5Rosengartenstrasse L5, M5Röslibrunnenweg O6Röslistrasse N6, O6Rotachstrasse A3, A4Rotbuchstrasse M5, N5, N6Rötelsteig M5Rötelstrasse M4, M5, N4, N5, N6Rothstrasse N5

Rotwandstrasse C2, C3Rousseaustrasse M5, M6, N6, N7Rüdigerstrasse B6Rudolf-Brun-Brücke E3, F3Rudolfstrasse H7Ruedi-Walter-Strasse O1Ruhestrasse B6Rütistrasse I3, I4Rütschistrasse M5, N5Salersteig O3Samariterstrasse I4, I5Sandstrasse B5Säntisstrasse H7Schaff hauserplatz N5, N6Schaff hauserstr. N5/6, O1/2/3/4/5Schanzackerstrasse O6Schanzengasse F5, G4, G5Schäppistrasse O6Scheff elstrasse M5Scheideggstrasse C7Scheitergasse F4Scherrstrasse O7Scheuchzerstrasse F1, O5, O6, O7Schienengasse C1, M7Schimmelstrasse B4, C4Schindlersteig N6, O6Schindlerstrasse N6Schipfe E3Schlatterweg N5Schlehdornweg M2Schleifergasse I6Schlossgasse A4, B4Schlössliweg H1, I1Schlüsselgasse E3, E4Schmelzbergstrasse G1, G2, H1Schneckenmannstrasse H3, I3Schönberggasse G3Schönbühlstrasse H4Schöneggstrasse B1, C1, C2, M7Schönleinstrasse G3Schöntalstrasse C4Schreberweg J2Schreinerstrasse B2, B3Schrennengasse A4Schubertstrasse N6Schulhausstrasse B6, C6, D6Schulstrasse O2Schürbungert N4, O3, O4Schützengasse E2Schützenmatt L2, M2Schwalbenweg N2Schwamendingenstrasse O2, O3Schwendenweg A4Schwingerstrasse N6Seebahnstrasse A2, A3, B2, B3, B4Seefeldquai F6, F7, G7Seefeldstrasse F5, G5, G6, G7, H7Seegartenstrasse F6, G6Seehofstrasse F5, G5Seerosenstrasse F6Seestrasse D5, D6, D7Seilergraben F2, F3Selnaustrasse D3, D4Seminarstrasse N5Sempacherstrasse J5, J6Sennhauserweg H4, I4Siegfriedstrasse H7Siewerdtstrasse O2Signaustrasse H6Sihlamtsstrasse C4, D4Sihlberg B5, B6, C5, C6Sihlbrücke D3Sihlfeldstrasse A1, A2, A3, K7Sihlhallenstrasse C1, C2Sihlhölzlibrücke C4Sihlhölzlistrasse C4, D4Sihlpromenade B5, B6, C4, C5Sihlquai D1, E1/2, L6, M6/7, N7Sihlstrasse D3, E3Siriusstrasse G1Sonneggsteig F1, O7Sonneggstrasse F1, F2, O7Sonnenbergstrasse J3, J4, J5Sonnhaldenstrasse I5Sonntagsteig F1, O7Sophie-Albrecht-Weg N2Sophie-Taeuber-Strasse N2, O2Sophienstrasse H4Spanweidstrasse O6Spiegelhofstrasse H3, I3Spielweg M6, N6Spielwiesenstrasse O3

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Freiestrasse

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Neumünsterstrass e

Keltenstrasse

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GloriastrasseSchneckenmannstr.

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Vord

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Höschgasse

Karl-Schmid--

str.

Mühle gasse

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Index

FEATURES INDEXAdult entertainment 37

Billiards & Bowling 36

Breakfast 32

Casino 35

Cheese restaurants 26

Decoding the menu 22

Game season 24

Lake Zurich 39

Live music 36

Markets 41

Meet Joyce, Lenin & Co 42

More for less with the Zü richCARD 40

Sightseeing tours 43

Smart phoning 9

Zurich’s deep-sea port 9

Swiss cuisine 28

Thermal baths & waterparks 64

Useful Zurich apps 8

Watches & Jewellery 51

Adagio 36Aelpli Bar 34Airbijoux 51Alden 59Alexander 62Alpamare 64Alprausch 50Am Damm für Dich 34Art Dock Zürich 40Asiaway 45Aura 34Avis 7B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa 60Babu's Bakery 32Bar 63 33Bauernschänke 29Bebek 27Bellevue 36Best of Zurich - Zürich City Tour 43Beyer 52Billiardino 36Bohemia 28Botanischer Garten 42Bowling West 36Brasserie Federal 30Brasserie Lipp 23Bucherer 51Cactus Collection 42Caduff's Wine Loft 22Café Boy 24Calypso 37Chopard Boutique 51CHRIST Watches & Jewelry 51City 63Clouds 26Collana 32Commercio 25Commihalle 25Continental Zürich 60Cooper's Pub 45Coronado 63Daniel H. 58Degussa Goldhandel 52Die Waid 24Die Zukunft 36differente 26Dorint Zurich Airport 63Eden au Lac 60Einsiedeln Abbey 64EquiTable 23Erfolg 50Europaallee Passage 48Exil 36Flea Market Kanzlei 41Fondation Beyeler 65Franz Carl Weber 57Fraumünster 38Free Walking Tours Zurich 43Fribourger Fonduestübli 26Fruit & Veg Markets 41Für Dich 63Gaito Luxury Goods 47galerie gmurzynska 47Galerie Haas 47Gartenhof 24

Gaucho 29gaymeboys.com online magazine 58Gemeinschaftszentren 56Giacometti murals 38Giesserei 45Glärnischhof 61Gleis 9 45Globus Delicatessa 50Grieder 48Grossmünster 38Grüntal 24Guess Zurich 49Haifisch 37Haus Hiltl 31Helsinki 37Hottingen 60Ikoo / Ooki 26Im Viadukt 48IRO 48Italia 25Jack Wolfskin Store 48James Joyce 35Jelmoli 47Josefswiese 57Jules Verne Panorama Bar 34Kafi für Dich 57Kai 45Kauz 35Kennedy's 36Kerenzerberg - hiking and downhill scooters 66Kindercity 40, 57Korner 22Kronenhalle 29Kulturama - Museum of Mankind 40Kunsthaus 40La Catrina 34Lake Zurich Cruises 39Langstars 63LaSalle 24Le Cèdre - Bellevue 28Le Dézaley 26Lele Pyp 49Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof 61Les Ambassadeurs 52Les Halles 27Lily's 21Limmathof 60Lindenhof 39Lotti's Welt 57Marché Mövenpick Zürich 30Mascotte 37MCM Boutique 49Meister 52Meng Cutlery 49Mère Catherine 24messer-scharf 49Mohrenkopf 30Moods 36Mount Chäserrugg - Toggenburg 66Nachtflug 33National Museum 41

Nonam 40Och Sport 48Opera 61Orell Füssli - The Bookshop 47Palais Kraft 61Palavrion Bar 35Papiliorama 64Partime 52Pastorini 57Petra's Tip Top Bar 58PKZ Women 48Plaza 37Predigerhof 58Pumpkin exhibition 65Rage 58Rainbowline 58Rigi - Mountain with a view 66Rive Gauche 34Rolli's Steakhouse 45Rote Fabrik 36Schaudepot 41Scheuble 63Schilthorn - Piz Gloria 66Schober 32Schoggiland 65Schweizer Heimatwerk 50Schweizerhof 62Sheraton Zurich Neues Schloss Hotel 62Sihlpost 10Stadtbad (Hamam & Sauna) 64St. Gotthard 62Storchen Zürich 62Stories of the Old Town - Guided walk 43St. Peter 43Swiss Casinos 35Tanzleila 58Tao's 21

Tapas del Mar 28Taverna Catalana 28TAXI 7x7 7Taxi 444 7Teddy's Souvenir-Shop 50Teuscher Confiserie 50The Bite 22Thermalbad & Spa Zürich 64tibits 31Time 32Tom Ford 48Totò 25Tram Museum and Vintage Tram 42Tritt-Käse 50Türler 52Uetliberg 39Vainard 52Veltlinerkeller 30Victorinox Flagship Store 50Volkshaus 30Wasserkirche 43Weinschenke 35Wellenberg 62White Elephant 22Widder 60Wings 33Wohnzimmerbar 34Yooji's Bahnhofstrasse 26Youth Hostel 63Zero Zero Rare Groove 47Zeughauskeller 31Zoological and Paleontological Museums of the University of Zurich 56Zurich Zoo 56Züri rollt - bikes for free 7

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Louis-Häfliger-Park

Freibad

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FriedhofNordheim

Allenmoos

Stolzewiese

Landenbergpark

Unterer

Josefswiese

Letten

Irchelpark

Wahlenpark

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KircheWipkingen

St.Katharina

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Paulus

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PfarrkircheSt. Joseph

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KircheOerlikon

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Central

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Löwenplatz

Bahnhofplatz|HB

Sihlpost

Stampfenbach- platz

Haldenegg

Rennweg

Bahnhof-str.|HB

Schaffhauser-

platz

Sonnegg-str.

Beckenhof

Kronenstr. Ottiker- str.

Rösli- str.

Guggach-str.

Buchegg-

pla

tzMilchbuck

Laubi-

weg

Hirsch-wiesenstr.

Berninaplatz

Salersteig Schörlistr.

Wald

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pital

Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

Rathaus

Helmhaus

BahnhofStadelhofen

Matte

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Halden-bach

Zoo

Susenbergstr.

Zürichbergstr.

Radiostudio

Tulpenstr.

Herbstweg

Messe|Hallenstadion

Dorflinde

Friedacker- str.

Hallenbad

Oerli

kon

Riedgra

ben

Saatlenstr.

Dreis

pitz

Aubrücke

Frohburg

Frie

drichstr.

Schwamendin

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Fernsehstudio

Lindbergh-platz

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Langenstein

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Schanzackerstr.

Letzis

tr.

Strickhof

Univers

ität

Irchel

Toblerplatz

Bircher-Benner

Glattpark

Hottingerplatz

Kunsthaus

Voltastr.Platte

Hofstr.

Hölderlinstr.Sprecher str.

Winkel-riedstr.

Seilbahn Rigiblick

Flobots

tr.Heubeeriweg

Krönle

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str.

Kinkels

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Bad Allenmoos

Oberwie

sen-

str.

Bethanien

Spyriplatz

Vogelsangstr.

Hinter-bergstr.

Bahnhof

Stett

bach

Neumarkt

Signaustr.

Hölderlinsteig

Bergstation

WaldhausDolder

Kirche Fluntern

Klosbach

Klusplatz

Polyterrasse

Kantonsschule

Kapfstr.

Schlyfi

Drusberg

str.

Wasers

tr.

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Limm

at-

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Museum

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Rotbuchstr.

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str.

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Höngger-

berg

ETH

Hönggerberg

Kappen-bühlweg

Wiesler-gasse

Mic

helstr.

Frie

dhof

HönggerbergSchütz

enhaus

HönggGible

nstr.

Segantinis

tr.

Singlis

tr.

Heizenholz

Escher-Wyss-P

latzAarg

auerstr.

Sportweg

Toni-A

real

Technopark

Schiffbau

Würz

graben

BuchholzWitikon

Zentrum

Paulus-

Akademie

Segeten

Englisch-viertelstr.

Botanischer Garten

Bäcker- anlage

Güter- bahnhof

Bezirks-

gebäude

Kernstr.

Kanonen-

gasse

Titlisstr.

Schmie

de

Wie

dikon

KrematoriumSihlfeld

Albis

riederp

latz

HardplatzBhf. Hardbrücke

Langgrüt-str.

Hubertus

Im GutHeuried

Talwiesen-str.

Gutstr.

Goldbrunnen-platz

Friedhof Sihlfeld

Bertastr.Zwin

gli-

haus

Werd

LochergutZypre

ssen-

str.

Kalk-

bre

ite

Mili

tär-|

Langstr.

Rütihof

Geeringstr.

Riedhofs

tr.

Frankenta

l

Winzerstr. Süd

Hohenklingen-steig Meierhof-

platz

Schwert

Am

Börtli

Im W

ingert

Appenzelle

rstr.

Luggweg-

str.

Letzip

ark

SBB-Werk

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stätte

Herdern

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str.

Hardhof

Hardtu

rm

Bernoulli

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Häuser

Fischerw

eg

Letzig

rundFr

eihofs

tr.Letzip

ark

West

Albis

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rank

Grimsels

tr.

Kappeli

Solidapark

Baslerstr.

FriedhofSchwandenholz

Staudenbühl

Himmeri

Bhf. Seebach

Seebach

Buhnstr.

Neun-brunnen

Bollinger-weg Bhf.

OerlikonNord

Max-B

ill-

PlatzBirc

hstr.Chale

t-

weg

Maillar t-str.

Stierenried

Hürstholz

Mötteliweg

Helvetia-platz

Triemli-spital

Triemli

MuseumRietberg

Brunaustr.

Billoweg

BahnhofEnge

Zehntenhausplatz

Hungerbergstr.

Holzerhurd

Fronwald

Seebacherplatz

Felsenrain-str.

Goldauerstr.

Hadlaubstr.

Kreuzpla

tzFriesenberg

Schweighof

Friedhof

Uetliberg

Friesenbergstr.

Im Hagacker

Hegian- wandweg

LaubeggUetlihofStrassen-

verkehrsamtAlbisgütli

Saalsporthalle

Brunau

Manegg

Verenastr.

Butzenstr.

Besenrainstr.

Jugend-

herberg

e

Post Wollishofen

Morgental

Kalchbühlweg

Stadtgrenze

Seerose

Rote Fabrik

Landiwiese

Sukkulenten-sammlung

SchweizerRück

Rentenanstalt

Bürkliplatz

Bellevue

Börsenstr.

Sihlstr.

Stauffacher

Brand-schenkestr.

Hürlimann-

platz

Paradeplatz

Stockerstr.Tunnelstr.

Bhf. Enge|Bederstr.

Waffenplatzstr.

SihlcityNordSihlcity

Giesshübel

Manesse-platz

Höfliweg

Bahnhof

Wiedikon

Bahnhof

Selnau

Industri

e Gaswerk

Juchhof

Werd

-

hölzli

Bändliweg

Grünaustr.

Winzerhalde

Schauen-

berg

Einfa

ngstr.

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rain

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wegGla

ubten-

str. S

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LerchenhaldeNeu-

affolte

rn

Hügelstr.

Brunau|

Muts

chel-

l

enstr.

Thujastr.

BahnhofWollishofen

Schaufel-

bergerstr.

Räffelstr.Grubenstr.

BinzCenter

Bahnhof Altstetten

Bhf. AltstettenNord

Vulkanstr.

Polybahn

Dolderb

ahn

Chrüzächer

Grünwald

Tüffenwie

s

Bahnhof Affoltern

Blum

en-

feld

str.

Frymannstr.

Seilbahn R

igib

lick

Hegib

ach-

platz

Aspholz

Binz

Siemens

Freie

str.

Carl-Spitt

eler-

Str.

BahnhofTiefenbrunnen

Glaubtenstr.

Römerh

of

Hagenholz

Kehricht-verbrennung

Riedbach

Wollishofen

Förrlib

uckstr.

Röntgenstr.

Chavez-Allee

Lindbergh-Allee

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Tarifzone ZVV

Wald

110

150

S8

24

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S-Bahn train

Cable car/funicular

Lake Zurich boat

Limmat river boat

Terminus

ZVV fare zone

Woodland

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