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News

13.10.21

Unpasteurised Zurich beer and other fermented products

Our culinary columnist Hans-Georg "HG" Hildebrandt takes a close look at the Zurich beer scene and gives us a taste of a new vegan restaurant.

11.10.21

The last civilian execution

On 18 October 1940 in Sarnen, the last death sentence under civil law in Switzerland was carried out. Although Hans Vollenweider had killed three people, he was convicted of only one murder.

11.10.21

These are the seven best photos of Zurich taken this week

Every monday, we share the most stunning Instagram photos of Zurich. The best image from last week was taken by @visualsbykarthy. Congratulations!

07.10.21

Zurich photographer and musician Dennis Mettler

The photographer tells us about what he likes to photograph in Zurich and why he doesn’t want to make photography his main job — precisely because he loves it so much.

07.10.21

Our favourite places for reading enthusiasts and book lovers

Whether it's a femminist novel, a colourful travel guide or a classy art magazine, book lovers are guaranteed to find what they're looking for here.

06.10.21

Mühlacker terminus: sandwiched between a wood pile and a motorway

Today, the number 61 bus terminates at Mühlacker. In the past the route ended here but the buses couldn’t turn around.

Locations

Zentrale für Gutes

Zentrale für Gutes is a popular spot in district 5, where Tine Giaccobo makes six flavours of ice cream every day, often using fruit from the local area as an ingredient.

Zentrale für Gutes

Zentrale für Gutes is a popular spot in district 5, where Tine Giaccobo makes six flavours of ice cream every day, often using fruit from the local area as an ingredient.

The pass for everyone who loves Zurich

The hellozurichPass brings more than 250 exclusive offers and ongoing discounts – in Zurich and numerous online shops.

All benefits Get your pass from 8 CHF/month Gift the hellozurichPass

Pass benefits

Hotel Heiden • Free overnight stay

Wellness on Lake Constance: Hotel Heiden is offering hellozurichPass holders a free overnight stay for two people including breakfast and access to the Well & See Spa worth 280 francs.

Zauberpark Zurich Airport • Free ticket

Festival at Zurich Airport: Zauberpark gives holders of the hellozurichPass a ticket for a concert of their choice worth CHF 39 each.

Tadka • 2-for-1 buffet lunch

If you have a hellozurichPass, you can bring a friend to the lunch buffet at popular Indian restaurant Tadka and they will eat for free, saving you 23.50 francs.

Kafischnaps • 2-for-1 beer or prosecco

Twice as nice: Kafischnaps is offering a ‘2-for-1’ welcome drink of beer or prosecco with your hellozurichPass.

Mikks • Online shop • 10-franc discount

Receive a 10-franc discount on cocktail mixers from Mikks with the hellozurichPass. Offer can be redeemed on purchases of 30 francs or over.

Grand Hotel Victoria Jungfrau Interlaken • Free two-night stay

The 5-star Grand Hotel Victoria Jungfrau is giving hellozurichPass holders a free two-night stay for two people including breakfast and spa access worth 1200 francs.