Cultural Locale

The meeting place, cultural venue, and contact point for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as for all those who want to engage and exchange ideas.

The history-steeped bar now offers a concentrated dose of Italianità ‒ in the form of food and drink, authentic and simple.

Concerts, parties, and other events are held on the top floor of the former paper factory on the River Sihl.

The much-loved and legendary Aelpli Bar is tucked away in a backstreet in the heart of the Niederdorf, an area of Zurich’s Old Town.

The Studio accommodates a radio studio that broadcasts live every day, together with a café. An impressive experience not only for radio enthusiasts.

No doubt the wide selection of newspapers attracts some visitors. But it seems a shame to fix your eyes on paper amidst such a fantastic ambiance.

Not just for soccer aficionados: the Sportsbar 1904 at the FIFA Museum serves up cocktails, snacks and sporting highlights.

An absolute must for culture fans: it is here that Hugo Ball and Emmy Hennings started the Dada movement.

Enjoy a coffee while browsing through selected literature ‒ what better place to do this than at the popular Sphères, on the banks of the River Limmat.

Riffraff is a cultural highlight in the lively Kreis 5 district. Not just because of its movie theater, but also from a gastronomic point of view.

Situated in the colorful and lively Kreis 4 district, the Kafi für Dich welcomes guests of all ages with delicious food, a play corner, a gallery, and a bar.

The Kaufleuten is an absolute institution in Zurich. The 100-year-old building is home to a cosmos of gastronomy, culture and nightlife.

The alternative cultural center on Lake Zurich, where stars such as Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers have performed, can look back on an eventful history – and forward to an exciting future.

Kasheme is a retro-style living room, musical adventure, and trendy disco all in one.

Located directly at the Bossard Arena ice sports center, this bar is the destination for ice hockey fans and all those who want to watch various sports events live on TV.

The feel-good oasis at the foot of the Prime Tower: here, visitors can find tiny stores, art, a garden community, and a vibrant program of events within the smallest of spaces.