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Sunset

Golden Light at the Old Town

A short walk to catch the sun dipping below the city skyline, with a drink in hand.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 19:14

    Bierhalle Wolf

    Grab a local beer at the lively beer hall. The terrace is perfect for settling in before the walk.

  2. 19:34

    Lindenhof

    Walk 20 minutes to the Lindenhof hill. Find a spot on the grass or the railing facing west. The Roman fort history is a nice backdrop as you wait.

  3. 20:14

    Lindenhof

    Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light from 19:33 will wash over the city and the Limmat river.

  4. 20:44

    Kronenhalle

    Head 12 minutes away to Kronenhalle. It is the city's most famous restaurant, known for its original artwork and heavenly chocolate mousse. A perfect end to the evening.

Local tip

Kronenhalle is a place where you go to see and be seen. Reservations are highly recommended if you plan to dine.

Check before you go

  • Kronenhalle is open from 12:00 to 24:00.
  • Bierhalle Wolf is open until 02:00 on Saturdays.

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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