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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Le Raymond Bar

Alvaro Marangoni named the bar in district 1 after a former occupant – to the delight of its politically minded French customers.

Oepfelchammer

This traditional restaurant not only sets strict rules for its guests, but also for its proprietors, Chris Gretener, Thomas Trautweiler and Bendicht Stuber.

News

Fine dining – one of Zurich’s cheapest leisure activities

People are always complaining that Zurich is expensive. But it’s all a question of how you look at it.

‘It’s a meeting place for old creatives’

Zurich-based graphic designer Mathias Schröder lives and works in a loft at the SEV Areal. Who does he live with? A stuffed lion.

Globi, Pingu and Kasperli – the most popular citizens of Zurich

Many of the characters loved by Swiss children were first created in Zurich – including Globi and Pingu.

Summertime, party and festival season – a brief Survival Guide

This is the time of year when the most drugs are taken. Our nightlife columnist knows what it takes to have a safe trip.

‘To tell you the truth, we’re a clan’

Christoph Birkholz is one of the co-founders of Impact Hub Zurich, the largest coworking community in Switzerland.

Selfie skewers and electric scooters – Zurich is a hotbed of invention

Who invented the electric scooter? And who had the bright idea of a selfie stick for barbecues? We’ll let you into a secret – they were born and bred in Zurich.