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Evening

Golden Hour at Lindenhof

Catch the last light over the old town before settling in for a classic Zurich evening.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:53

    Rathauscafé

    Grab a sparkling wine and a croissant at the Rathauscafé. The terrace offers a relaxed pre-sunset vibe.

  2. 18:23

    Lindenhof

    Walk up to the Lindenhof viewpoint. This hill in the heart of the old town provides a beautiful view of the city and the setting sun.

  3. 19:08

    Zunfthaus Zur Waag

    Dine at Zunfthaus Zur Waag. It is a very authentic Swiss high-end restaurant. They split your order into two plates to ensure the meal does not get cold.

  4. 19:53

    Oliver Twist

    End the night at Oliver Twist. This Irish and British pub has a good atmosphere and English ales on draught.

Local tip

The sunset on 15 October is at 18:38. Lindenhof is open all evening, but restaurants like Zunfthaus Zur Waag require a reservation for dinner.

Check before you go

  • Rathauscafé is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on Sundays.
  • Zunfthaus Zur Waag is open 18:00-22:00 for dinner.
  • Oliver Twist is open until 24:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Zurich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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