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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These residents of Zurich are fashionable

They wear long hair, old hats or fancy dresses: We met five people who wear exceptional clothes.

The birth of modern minigolf

Minigolf is not a 20th century invention. In fact, the story of how it evolved to become the pastime we know today is a long one, and even has a Swiss chapter involving Genevan architect Paul Bongni.

Favourite spot of the week: Bananenreiferei

Industrial charm, Latin sound and a cosy atmosphere – the Bananenreiferei events venue on Pfingstweidstrasse has been a meeting place for Zurich’s salsa scene for years.

Locations

DuBischDra

This is still gaming – but of the analogue variety. At Switzerland’s first board game café, the DuBischDra, which means ‘It’s your turn’ in English, participants play face to face. As Florian Widmer is well aware, this is good for the soul.