Timeline
16:16
Grab a seat at Kronenhalle. Order the heavenly chocolate mousse and a glass of wine. The glitterati are here to see and be seen, and the atmosphere is perfect for settling in before the main event.
16:41
Walk to Bürkliplatz and board one of the old steam ships. Check the route for the specific journey starting around this time. The steamships operate between April and mid-October, so verify the season. You will have a moving vantage point as the light begins to shift.
17:01
Watch the sunset from the deck. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the Zürichsee. The steam ships provide a unique perspective on the city skyline as the day ends.
Local tip
ZVV tickets are valid on the steam ships. If you miss the sunset window, the chocolate mousse at Kronenhalle is worth the visit anytime between 12:00 and 24:00.
Check before you go
- Steam ships operate between April and mid-October. Verify the schedule for your specific date.
- Kronenhalle is open 12:00-24:00.
- ZVV tickets are valid for the journey.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Zurich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).