Zurich: Trendy city par excellence

😷 Covid

As in all cities in Europe, a health pass is no longer required in Zurich, whether in restaurants, for visits to cultural venues, or at theatres. However, the situation is still likely to change as a result of the resurgence of cases of Covid-19. We therefore advise you to stay informed before planning any trip. And beware when you fly: airlines may have specific requirements before you board. In particular, they may require you to wear a mask during the flight. Please check directly with your airline to find out what health measures are in place.

🍲 Zurich: what to eat

Zeughausfelier, Zürich's most popular and traditional restaurant, is a must. The decor and staff uniforms are local and traditional. The prices are affordable and the portions quite hearty. Of course, you can't leave without tasting some of the best chocolates in the world. You must try the chocolates and especially the champagne truffles (which are to die for) from Swiss chocolatier Teuscher, one of the best chocolatiers along with Lindt. Birchermüesli (fruity muesli: lemon and apple) is another of the country's famous inexpensive specialities. You can buy it in any supermarket for CHF 1.45. And don't miss the region's most typical dishes: Kaesespaetzle (a kind of pasta cooked with cheese, onions, etc. with a German influence). Hacktaetschli is a delicious dish made with spicy beef meatballs. Zurich's cuisine has a strong German influence, as well as French (tarte tatin, macaroons, etc.) and Italian.

🛍️ Where to shop?

If you want to go shopping, go to "rue de la gare". Bally is one of Switzerland's most expensive shops, and you'll find it on this street if you want to buy local brands. A cheaper option is the Jelmoli shopping centre, where you'll find everything at great prices. If you're a girl, we also suggest you visit the swimming pool, which is entirely reserved for you. Zürich's most popular areas for going out and having fun are: the Old Town, of course, and Zürich-West, which in recent years has become a popular area for young people, with numerous discos and bars. We suggest you visit one of Zürich's most original boutiques, a 100% Swiss brand: Freitag. The shop was built from a number of colourful containers stacked one on top of the other. Created by two Swiss brothers, the brand offers wallets, bags, mobile phone cases, etc. What's special about these products is that they are made from lorry tarpaulins. The idea behind these creations was to recycle this material, which is thrown away once vehicles are out of use. The main shop is in Zurich, but their products are also sold in New York and Davos (Switzerland). Handbags and purses are a little pricey (from CHF 110). Wallets and mobile phone cases are more affordable (CHF 60). Plan a boat trip on Lake Zurich. For 1 hour 30 minutes, you can see the whole coastline (on the left, the Gold Coast, where Tina Turner has lived for 25 years, and on the right, the Silver Coast).