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Old Town Quiet and Coffee

Start your Zurich visit at the historic heart before the crowds arrive, enjoying a classic Swiss snack and a view that has watched over the city for centuries.

Best time: noneAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Orell Füssli

    Browse the English Bookshop section at Zurich’s largest bookstore. It is quiet in the morning and a perfect way to start the day.

  2. 09:15

    Rathauscafé

    Walk three minutes to the Rathauscafé for coffee and a croissant. The terrace is pleasant in good weather and the service is friendly.

  3. 09:40

    Lindenhof

    Head up to Lindenhof. This hill in the heart of the old town offers a beautiful view of the city and was once the site of a Roman fort.

  4. 10:25

    Kronenhalle

    End the morning at Kronenhalle. This famous restaurant is where the glitterati go to see and be seen, offering Swiss food and heavenly chocolate mousse.

Local tip

Kronenhalle is open from 12:00 to 24:00 daily. If you arrive before noon, stick to the café or the bookstore. The English Bookshop at Orell Füssli is on the third floor.

Check before you go

  • Orell Füssli is open Mon-Fr 09:00-20:00 and Sat 09:00-18:00.
  • Rathauscafé is open Mo-We 07:30-22:00 and Th,Fr 07:30-23:00.
  • Kronenhalle is open 12:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Rathauscafé is open at 09:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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