Things to Do in City, Zurich

City is in the heart of Zurich, home to the Swiss National Museum with its armory tower and displays on Swiss history. It also features cocktail bars, jewelry boutiques like Elizza Rings & Jewellery, and the bakery-cafe Bamboo since 1881.

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Top things to do in City

Swiss National Museum
★ 4.6 · 10.0k
Museum★
Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Wed
10 AM – 5 PM
Thu
10 AM – 7 PM
Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Orell Füssli Zürich Kramhof
★ 4.6 · 3.4k
Bookstore
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BAMBOO since 1881
★ 4.9 · 527
Record Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Sprüngli Paradeplatz
★ 4.4 · 4.9k
Sweets· $$$
Headquarters of famous, enduring confectioner featuring a retail shop, a cafe-bar & a refined cafe-restaurant.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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REAWAKE Zurich - Bongénie
★ 4.6 · 124
Flea Market
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Blumenhalle Spring AG - Blumengeschäft Zürich
Market
Mon
7 AM – 6:30 PM
Tue–Fri
8 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in City

Carlton
★ 4.5 · 518
Cocktail Bar· CHF 100+
This tasteful, elegant restaurant is located in a building that was originally erected in 1913 to house a department store and later converted into the Carlton Elite hotel.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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The Counter
Michelin ★★
Fine Dining· $$$$
After a successful stint at two-star restaurant 7132 Silver in Vals, Mitja Birlo has made the move to Zurich.
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Babu's
★ 4.4 · 3.9k
Café & Bakery· CHF 20–30
Modern flavors combine on the light menu of this sophisticated cafe serving espresso drinks.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 6 PM
Sat
8 AM – 6 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Tales Bar
★ 4.8 · 874
Cocktail Bar· CHF 10–60
Snug, late-night lounge with an intimate vibe serving up bespoke cocktails & creative drinks.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
8 PM – 3 AM
Sat
8 PM – 3 AM
Sun
Closed
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Café Miyuko
★ 4.7 · 765
Café & Bakery· CHF 10–30
Cheery cafe offering elaborate cakes, scones & breakfast items, as well as macaroons & teas.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Rimini
★ 4.5 · 1.9k
Pub· CHF 20–30
Evening outdoor bar with decking, trees & cushions over a daytime-only swimming area, plus BBQ food.
Mon–Tue
6:45 PM – 11 PM
Wed–Fri
6:45 PM – 12 AM
Sat
6 PM – 12 AM
Sun
6:45 PM – 11 PM
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El Lokal
★ 4.4 · 2.3k
Pub· CHF 10–20
Quirky bar-restaurant on an island, offering live bands, tapas & hearty fare & a waterfront terrace.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
2 PM – 1 AM
Sun
2 PM – 10:30 PM
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Hiltl
★ 4.6 · 10.1k
Vegetarian· CHF 20–60
Comfy, airy eatery for veggie salads, soups & Mediterranean fare with buffet, a la carte & takeaway.
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George
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Restaurant· CHF 100+
Freshly mixed cocktails & modern international food are the order of the day at this funky venue.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
Closed
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Coco Grill & Bar
★ 4.5 · 359
Bar & Grill· $$$$
Grill & bar serving gourmet chargrilled meats, plus Thai & pasta dishes, with a leafy patio.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat
5 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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