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Zurich Sunset at Lindenhof

Start with a drink, catch the golden hour light over the city, and finish with a classic Swiss meal.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:23

    Quai Café

    Grab a coffee or wine at Quai Café. It is open until 22:00, so it is the perfect spot to start your evening as the light begins to fade.

  2. 17:53

    Lindenhof

    Walk 31 minutes from the anchor area to Lindenhof. This hill in the heart of the old town offers a beautiful view of the city. Arrive here as the sun sets toward the WSW, casting that specific October golden light over the rooftops.

  3. 19:08

    Zunfthaus Zur Waag

    End your evening at Zunfthaus Zur Waag, a very authentic Swiss high-end restaurant just a short walk away. To ensure your meal does not get cold, they split your order into two plates and bring them one at a time. It is open until 22:00.

Local tip

The walk to Lindenhof is the longest leg. Pace yourself with the drink first. The restaurant requires a reservation for dinner, so book ahead.

Check before you go

  • Quai Café is open Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00.
  • Zunfthaus Zur Waag is open Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00; Nov-Dec Su 11:30-14:00.

Worth knowing

  • Quai Café is open at 17:23 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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