Things to Do in Lindenhof, Zurich

Lindenhof is a historic moraine hill and public square in Zurich's old town, once a Roman fort site. It offers quiet panoramic views over Grossmünster, the old town, and the Limmat river.

LindenhofHistoric Landmark
Lake Zurich and Burkliplatz boatsBoat Tour
FraumünsterCathedral

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Top things to do in Lindenhof

Lindenhof
Historic Landmark★
The hill above the Limmat was once a Roman fort site and now gives a quiet panorama over Grossmunster, the old town, and the river. It is a short climb from Bahnhofstrasse.
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Lake Zurich and Burkliplatz boats
★ 4.1 · 273
Boat Tour★
Lake boats leave from Burkliplatz for short loops and longer trips toward Rapperswil, with mountain views on clear days. The promenades around Bellevue, Quaibruecke, and Enge are the easiest waterfront walk.
Every day
3:05 AM – 11:05 PM
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Fraumünster
★ 4.5 · 4.4k
Cathedral★
Elegant church with a delicate, copper-topped spire, a crypt museum & stained glass by Marc Chagall.
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Tommy Hilfiger
★ 4.6 · 363
Specialty Store
Chain featuring the designer's classic sportswear & accessories. Some stores carry childrenswear.
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Jacot Haute Chocolaterie Zürich
★ 4.9 · 167
Chocolate Shop· CHF 10–50
A high-end chocolate shop that offers a journey into chocolate flavors.
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Singing Christmas Tree
★ 4.7 · 628
Christmas Market
Open Nov–Dec
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Where to eat & drink in Lindenhof

Old Crow
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· CHF 20–30
Das Old Crow steht für eine einmalige Auswahl an über 1’700 Spirituosen, wobei wir ein besonderes Augenmerk auf unser Whiskeyangebot legen. Neben klassischen Cocktails, die wir mit unserem grossen Knowhow auf unsere Kunden zugeschnitten…
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
5 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat
5 PM – 12:30 AM
Sun
Closed
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Widder Restaurant
Michelin ★★
French· CHF 100+
In the chic fine dining restaurant of the luxurious Widder boutique hotel, chef Stefan Heilemann and his team skilfully bridge the gap between classic and modern, drawing on international influences. Thoughtful preparation and precise…
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
7 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 1:30 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
Sat
7 PM – 10 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bar am Wasser
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· CHF 20–30
Cocktails & bar snacks offered in a polished locale across the street from the river.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
4 PM – 1:30 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Widder Bar
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· CHF 20–80
250 malt whiskies in hotel's bar with wood floors & beams, plus big jazz names in fall & spring.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 1 AM
Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Storchen Zürich: La Rôtisserie
Michelin ★
Swiss· CHF 100+
Located on the first floor of the Hotel Storchen, La Rôtisserie is every bit as tastefully decorated as the establishment that houses it – which was first mentioned in the 14C. It has a beautiful dining room with high ceilings, large…
Mon–Fri
11:45 AM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Sat
11:45 AM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
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Shin
Michelin ★
Asian Fusion· $$$$
In the centre of Zurich, right next to the Münsterhof square, this compact restaurant is tucked away in a side street.
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Neue Taverne
Michelin ★
Vegetarian· $$$
The lively atmosphere here is reminiscent of a modern gastropub.
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ORSINI
Michelin ★
Italian· $$$$
Italian fine dining is the order of the day in the restaurant of the stylish Mandarin Oriental Savoy, a hotel dating back to 1838.
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Restaurant Kindli
★ 4.7 · 554
French· €€€
A place steeped in history and full of charm – from the hotel's pretty, individually designed guestrooms to the restaurant, in which old wood panelling exudes cosiness.
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Heugümper
★ 4.7 · 427
Fusion· CHF 100+
This venerable townhouse enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of Zurich – the small terrace is a lovely spot in the summer.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
Sat
6 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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