Zurich Blog

ice skating

swissbug — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:04:35 +0000

As every year, there will also be an ice-skating rink in 2008 to transform Zürich into a Christmas wonderland. Just like last year, the skating rink is at the Lake Side Casino Zürichhorn. The entrance is free of charge and skates can be rented.

Address: Beim Restaurant Lake Side
Bellerivestrasse 170, Zürich

link

Swiss chalet experience at airport

swissbug — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:14:08 +0000

Baracca Zermatt", the authentic and original Zermatt-style chalet restaurant, will be at Zurich Airport, right next to the bus terminal and the new Glattalbahn station, from mid-November to the end of March.

Traditional cheese and sausage specialities from Zermatt, fine cheese fondues, meat fondue and of course mouth-watering desserts will be served in exceptional surroundings designed by artist Heinz Julen, beside a romantic open log fire. Selected wines from the Valais region and premium digestifs add a touch of refinement to what is a unique offering in Zurich.

The Baracca Zermatt seats 100. Larger groups can be accommodated in the AlpenRock House chalet village, where the Baracca Zermatt menu is also available.

Open every day, 11.30am until 02.00pm and 05.30pm until 11.00pm
Further information on "Baracca Zermatt"
Reservations for "Baracca Zermatt": Tel. 043 816 60 72

Sunday Shopping

swissbug — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:48:07 +0000

Unlike many other major cities of the world, Zurich's shops close on a Sunday.
But come the christmas season, there are special sunday openings

Sunday shopping: December 7 and 21, 2008: 11:00 am – 6 pm, December 24 and 31, 2008: open until 4 pm, January 2, 2009: open until 8 pm. Don't wait till the last minute to get those christmas gifts!

more info here

Singing christmas tree

swissbug — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:42:19 +0000

Every year there is a singing choir which forms a human christmas tree near the Bahnhofstrasse.

THere is a different choir each day representing the various charities, groups, churches around Zurich.

Have a pop down and enjoy the free caroling!
Every day till 23rd Dec.
5.30 pm
Werdmühleplatz
Zürich

New Years run

swissbug — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:43:36 +0000

Every year there is a running race throughout Zurich old town. Approx 16,000 runners are expected to participate this year.

The race has different categories ranging from advanced to families with children and students
With the weather turning icy cold last week, let's hope it warms up a little on Dec 14th. from 1.4 to 9.8 km. There is also another race on New Years Eve
more info here

Blickfang design fair

swissbug — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:15:21 +0000

Innovative design, intriguing forms and unusual ideas.
Talk directly to the designers and learn more about the creation and the characteristics of each product’s design. Discover your favourite object and take a small piece of BLICKFANG back home.

Get a little inspiration for your flat or wardrobe, buy your Christmas gifts or relax in the Bombay Lounge or the KENT Smoking Lounge. Visit the BLICKFANG fashion show. Take time to discover designers from the French region of Switzerland at our special exhibition ‘Espace Romandie’ and last but not least get to know guest designers from Lisbon in our City Corner.
link

from 21-23 Nov
Kongresshaus Zurich, Claridenstrasse 5, 8002 Zurich

christmas markets

swissbug — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:10:54 +0000

every year the biggest indoor christmas market in Europe is held in the main station of zurich.

it will be a cosy place to eat, shop, have a warm mug of gluhwein and gaze in awe at the famous swarovski christmas tree.

28 Nov - christmas eve

fondue on the waters

swissbug — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:45:31 +0000

if you fancy a nice boat trip around the lake of zurich followed by a wonderful fondue meal.

CHF49/adult and is every tuesday till 23 dec.
here is the link

ice skating

swissbug — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:15:54 +0000

22 nov - 4 jan 2009
Beim Restaurant Lake Side
Bellerivestrasse 170, Zürich

link

expovina

swissbug — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:17:06 +0000

Expovina is over half a century old and is also the biggest wine exhibition in the world and. It is expected that it will have 80,000 visitors this year.

On board of the 12 ships visitors will have the opportunity to choose from an assortment of 4000 wines, produced in 24 countries and presented on 160 stands, giving you the chance to get to know wine producers as well as wine merchants.
last day today. at burkliplatz.

from 12.00-22.00

entry CHF20.