Timeline
07:23
Grab a black coffee to keep warm. Bohemia opens at 07:45, giving you just enough time to warm up before the chill of the pre-dawn air.
07:53
Walk to Villa Bleuler. The park opens at 05:00 in January, so you have plenty of time to find a quiet spot on the benches or grass.
08:08
Watch the sunrise. The sun rises at 08:08, casting golden light over the historic garden and the city beyond.
08:38
Return to Bohemia for a croissant and a second coffee. The morning light is soft and the atmosphere is calm as the city begins to wake.
Local tip
January sunrises are early but the light is crisp. Bring a scarf.
Check before you go
- Bohemia opens at 07:45 on weekdays.
- Villa Bleuler is open from 05:00 in January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Zurich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).