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Lindenhof in Zurich

Things to Do in Lindenhof, Zurich

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.

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.

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Top things to do in Lindenhof

  • Lindenhof in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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.

  • Lake Zurich and Burkliplatz boats in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Lake Zurich and Burkliplatz boats

    4.5 · 883
    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
    8 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Fraumünster in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Fraumünster

    4.5 · 4.4k
    Cathedral

    Elegant church with a delicate, copper-topped spire, a crypt museum & stained glass by Marc Chagall.

    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Tommy Hilfiger in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Tommy Hilfiger

    4.6 · 365
    Specialty Store

    Chain featuring the designer's classic sportswear & accessories. Some stores carry childrenswear.

  • Jacot Haute Chocolaterie Zürich in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Jacot Haute Chocolaterie Zürich

    4.9 · 171
    Chocolate Shop· CHF 10–50

    A high-end chocolate shop that offers a journey into chocolate flavors.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Singing Christmas Tree in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Singing Christmas Tree

    4.7 · 628
    Christmas Market
    Open Nov–Dec

Where to eat & drink in Lindenhof

  • Old Crow in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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
  • Neue Taverne in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Neue Taverne

    Michelin
    Vegetarian· CHF 100+

    The lively atmosphere here is reminiscent of a modern gastropub.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Bar am Wasser in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    4 PM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Widder Bar in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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
  • Widder Restaurant in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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…

  • Storchen Zürich: La Rôtisserie in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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
  • Shin in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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.

    Website
  • Orsini in Lindenhof, Zurich

    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.

    Website
  • Restaurant Kindli in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Restaurant Kindli

    4.7 · 563
    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.

  • Heugümper in Lindenhof, Zurich

    Heugümper

    4.7 · 429
    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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Map of Lindenhof with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Lindenhof
  2. 2Lake Zurich and Burkliplatz boats
  3. 3Fraumünster
  4. 4Old Crow
  5. 5Neue Taverne
  6. 6Bar am Wasser
  7. 7Widder Bar
  8. 8Widder Restaurant
  9. 9Storchen Zürich: La Rôtisserie
  10. 10Shin

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