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

News

‘As a dog sitter, I need a thick skin’

Claudia Zander is a dog sitter. She looks after other people’s dogs, including the pets of VIPs. Despite some hostile comments from time to time, she can't imagine a more enjoyable job.

The best takeaways in town

Sometimes you just can’t wait. When you have a hunger for fast food, head for one of these places.

Mothers at last! Two Zurich women long to have a baby together

Teachers Diana and Leonie are longing to have a family. But in Switzerland this isn’t so easy.

Locations

Nelly’s Quartier-Kafi

Nelly’s neighbourhood café is open three days a week. Co-founder Lukas Rüegsegger and manager Pia Seessle tell us what their restaurant has to do with gym class.

Nelly’s Quartier-Kafi

Nelly’s neighbourhood café is open three days a week. Co-founder Lukas Rüegsegger and manager Pia Seessle tell us what their restaurant has to do with gym class.

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

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.

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.

Casinotheater Winterthur • 20% discount

Quick-witted comedy: With the hellozurichPass you get a 20% discount on the ticket price of the play «How to date a feminist».

Hotel Château Gütsch • Free overnight stay

Castle hotel with a view over Lake Lucerne: The Hotel Château Gütsch gives holders of the hellozurichPass 3x an overnight stay for two people worth around 350 francs each.

Hotel SEEDAMM PLAZA • Free overnight stay

View of Lake Zurich: The Hotel SEEDAMM PLAZA gives holders of the hellozurichPass 5x one overnight stay for two people in a double room including breakfast, each worth around 200 francs.

Jelmoli • Free 100-franc voucher

Inspiration for the fashion autumn: Jelmoli gives holders of the hellozurichPass 10x a 100-franc voucher.