Discover unique places and locals’ favourite spots. We bring you the stories behind the sights. This is no ordinary city guide.

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Bar am Egge

It’s normal to chat to strangers when you visit this small bar. It’s all thanks to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere created by Andy Grenacher and Regina Hürlimann.

Andrea Hinnen

Hummingbirds, cats and pomegranates – bright and breezy collections are the hallmark of Zurich designer Andrea Hinnen.

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Miss Albisrieden is a cow

Most people get off the number 3 tram at Albisriederplatz. But our author stays put – and ends up in a rural village.

The flower rebel

Zurich would be a duller place without Maurice Maggi. For the last few decades, he has been roaming around the city and leaving a trail of flowers.

There would be no ‘Techno City’ without women

Men remain in the spotlight even on the nightlife scene. Our nightlife columnist Alexander Bücheli doesn’t think this is fair.

‘We are working together with engineers’

Four friends have joined forces to pickle Zurich cucumbers. We spoke to Valeria Steiger about traditions, recipes and the venture’s major success.

Where to shop this summer

Zurich fashion labels on Ankerstrasse and vintage clothing by the kilo: where to shop sustainably and ethically this June.

‘Feminism isn’t only about women’s rights’

We talk to Nils Jocher, president of Die Feministen, about toxic masculinity and the women’s strike.