Timeline
18:11
Grab a tea and Birchermuesli at Ängel oder Aff.
18:31
Walk to Mister Wong in Gerbergasse. It is a quick hop from Ängel oder Aff. Pick up a cheap Asian meal to take with you or eat quickly here before it gets dark.
18:41
Fernet Branca Musée d'Art Contemporain
Take the bus from Schifflände to Carrefour and walk to the Fernet Branca Musée d'Art Contemporain. Arrive just as the sun sets toward the WSW, casting that golden light over the contemporary art exhibitions.
19:26
Head back into the city for dinner at Bodega zum Strauss. The Italian and Spanish dishes in the noisy but friendly ground-floor atmosphere are perfect for an evening meal.
20:11
End the night at Rio Bar. Start with a seat in a booth for company or at the bar. It is a classic station for locals and stays open late.
Local tip
The museum is 12 km west of the center. You must take the bus from Schifflände near Mittlere Brücke to Carrefour. Check the bus route and times in advance.
Check before you go
- Mister Wong (Gerbergasse) closes at 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends.
- Bodega zum Strauss is open for dinner from 18:00.
- Rio Bar is open from 16:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends.
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