Street Parade, Zurich
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The best things to do this summer in Zurich

From fun festivals to cool lakeside bars, discover the essential summer experiences in Zurich

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  • Swiss
  • Wollishofen
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Located by the shores of Wollishofen, this romantic bistro/restaurant invites you to relax. 
  • Industriequartier
  • price 2 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Frau Gerolds Garten Restaurant
Frau Gerolds Garten Restaurant
As soon as the sun appears, you will want to come here, order a drink and grab some food at the bar and then just lounge around.
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  • Things to do
  • Ice skating
  • Fluntern
Dolder sports
Dolder sports
During the summer season, the public pool and mini golf are a popular attraction for families. 
  • Nightlife
  • City
Kaufleuten Terrasse
Kaufleuten Terrasse
Part of Zurich's famous Kaufleuten nightclub, Kaufleuten Terrasse is a bar and restaurant area that hosts regular events and club nights. 
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  • Things to do
  • Industriequartier
Play a game of beach volley, enjoy a glass of Spritz from the container bar, or join the sun-hungry at the concrete structure of Pier West on the left bank.
  • Things to do
  • Festivals
  • Richterswil-Samstagern
Horn Richterswil
Horn Richterswil
The Horn hosts annual events including Chibli (funfairs), the Beach Party dance music festival and Cine au Lac outdoor cinema. The park also has an excellent children's playground.
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  • Sport and fitness
  • Enge
Strandbad Mythenquai
Strandbad Mythenquai
Lake access is via a sandy beach, which is great for kids and those who prefer shallow water. 
  • Vegetarian
  • City
  • price 2 of 4
Hiltl Roof Terrace at PKZ Women
Hiltl Roof Terrace at PKZ Women

 A charming location, incredible views of busy Bahnhofstrasse and across Zurich to the lake, plus the restaurant's signature delicious vegetarian buffet - sounds like the perfect shopping pitstop to us! 

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  • Things to do
  • Industriequartier

Whether you lounge around on the wooden panels of the right bank, play a game of beach volley, enjoy a glass of Spritz from the container bar, or join the sun-hungry at the concrete structure of Pier West on the left bank - do ensure your body is in shape and your tattoos are all polished up. 

  • Things to do
  • Aussersihl
Helvetiaplatz-Markt
Helvetiaplatz-Markt
Good things come to those who get up early, so rise at 6am on Tuesdays or Fridays and take a morning walk to Helvetiaplatz. 
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  • Things to do
  • Enge
Seebad Enge
Seebad Enge
On-site swim coaches, yoga classes, ving-tsun, SUP and relaxation techniques plus a beautician and a sauna which is open all year round.
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