Zurich Things to Do

Linked to the School for Art and Design, the Museum for Design shows everything about art, centering around themes in Design, Architecture, Visual Communication, Culture of the Everyday, Photography, and Art and the Media. Ever... more

From this vantage point, Zürich lies at the visitors feet. The Uetliberg can be reached in around 20 minutes from Zürich's main train station. The journey up to a level of roughly 870 meters (2855 feet) above sea level is worth... more

This biennial medieval festival is all about fun, music, ancient culture, theatrical acts, handicrafts and more. High energy is on display in lively dances, sword fights, and acrobatic acts. Food-stalls lure visitors with aroma... more

The Grossmunster is possibly Zurich's best-known landmark. The crypt, dating from the latter part of the 11th century, counts amongst the oldest surviving elements of the original Carolingian Münster (or cathedral). The 12th ce... more

Looking for a pleasant change from the bustling city? How about feasting on fondue and that too atop a mountain? All you have to do is attend this scrumptious event organized jointly by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg (SZU), Resta... more

The largest museum collection in Switzerland devoted to cultural history is housed in the Swiss National Museum. Museum tours take you on a trip to Prehistoric period through ancient times, then onto the Middle Ages and eventua... more

"Gay May" is what the festival is commonly called - it celebrates LGBTQ lifestyles, confronts LGBTQ issues, and throws LGBTQ-themed parties! For one month, the city is blessed with dance, music and theater performances, book re... more

Jazznojazz welcomes you to a musical treat. In the past, popular jazz artists like Manu Katché, Nik Bärtsch, Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano and Raul Midón have performed live at various concert venues throughout the city. The festiva... more

The Silvesterzauber der Zürcher Hoteliers Organization arranges a massive street-fest to ring in the New Year with great gusto, attracting more than 1,50,000 people each year! The highlights of the celebrations are the colorful... more

The Amadeus Choir welcomes Christmas with chamber music performances each year. The pieces chosen are usually those composed by the biggest names of all time, such as Austria's renowned composer Joseph Haydn. If you are a lover... more