trip on the Zürichsee

With one of the two old steam ships. There are a few different routes you can choose from, which will vary mainly in the distance. Journeys usually start from Bürkliplatz. Steam ships operate between April and mid-October.

Price: ZVV tickets valid
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Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz (Fleamarket)
Fairly relaxed yet large flea market with many interesting stalls.
May-Oct: Sat 06:00–15:30
Drink
Barfussbar
During the day this is a public bath for women only. But at night (after 20:00) men are also allowed. It is a beautiful place to spend a warm summer night with a great view of Zurich.
Wed Thu Sun 20:00–00:00, summer only
Eat
Coco Grill & Bar
Grill restaurant that offers set menus for lunch and a menu surprise for dinner (either fish or meat). Also has a good wine selection and very nice in the summer due to a small garden
Mon-Fri 10:00–14:30 & 17:00–00:00, Sat 17:30–00:00
Eat
Sprüngli Paradeplatz
The flagship store of the Sprüngli confectionery store chain has a beautiful turn-of-the-century style dining room upstairs that is extremely popular for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Choose from the menu or from the gorgeous display case filled with beautiful cakes, tarts, open-face and regular sandwiches. Try the muesli! Great people watching too, since this is the place for an after-shopping snack for the rich ladies of Zurich.