Timeline
16:11
Pick up a Swiss sweet from Schweizer Heimatwerk. This gallery-like shop offers quality handicrafts and treats without the typical tourist traps. It is just a short 5-minute walk NE from the main shopping strip.
16:26
Head to Zunfthaus Zur Waag for a pre-sunset snack or light bite. This authentic Swiss restaurant is only a 4-minute walk from the landmark. Note that they serve their meals in two stages to keep food warm, so the pace is relaxed and perfect for killing time before the main event.
16:51
Position yourself on Bahnhofstrasse. As the sun sets toward the WSW, the wide boulevard reflects the fading light. The refined atmosphere of Zurich’s most famous shopping street provides a clean, elegant backdrop for the daily celestial show.
17:31
End the evening at Kronenhalle. This 12-minute walk from the anchor is the city’s most famous restaurant where the glitterati gather. Dine among original artwork by famous Swiss and European artists while enjoying heavenly chocolate mousse as the night fully sets in.
Local tip
Kronenhalle is open until 24:00, making it a safe bet for post-sunset dining. Zunfthaus Zur Waag closes at 22:00, so ensure you finish your snack well before then.
Check before you go
- Zunfthaus Zur Waag: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00; Nov-Dec Su 11:30-14:00
- Kronenhalle: 12:00-24:00
- Schweizer Heimatwerk: Check specific branch hours, but generally open during shopping hours.
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