Guidebook for Thalwil
Essentials
Good for Food & general groceries. If you want cheap products, watch out for "Prix Garantie" products. They are usually quite cheap but with a reasonable quality
Coop Supermarkt Thalwil
1 FlorastrasseGood for Food & general groceries. If you want cheap products, watch out for "Prix Garantie" products. They are usually quite cheap but with a reasonable quality
Never been there but know many happy customers of this thermal bath. Cool architecture in an old brewery, hot rooftop pool with great views of Zurich
61 locals recommend
Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa
150 BrandschenkestrasseNever been there but know many happy customers of this thermal bath. Cool architecture in an old brewery, hot rooftop pool with great views of Zurich
Sightseeing
It's beautiful & just a 35 Minute train ride away. Just google "Kappelerbrücke" & Lucerne & you know why. I have to warn you, though, it's very touristic & the nightlife in Zurich is better...
280 locals recommend
Lucerne
It's beautiful & just a 35 Minute train ride away. Just google "Kappelerbrücke" & Lucerne & you know why. I have to warn you, though, it's very touristic & the nightlife in Zurich is better...
Super good views & you should go there anyways because of the beautiful streets nearby
137 locals recommend
Lindenhof
13 HöfnerstrasseSuper good views & you should go there anyways because of the beautiful streets nearby
Grossmunster
7 GrossmünsterplatzOld 12th century church
Huge 11th century church. Well, probably not if you're from Paris or Rome ;-)
62 locals recommend
Fraumünster
Huge 11th century church. Well, probably not if you're from Paris or Rome ;-)
Medieval part of the city, close to the river & lake, restaurants, bars, small shops. Not as lively as Langstrasse but nicer setting & also great for sightseeing...
129 locals recommend
Niederdorfstrasse
NiederdorfstrasseMedieval part of the city, close to the river & lake, restaurants, bars, small shops. Not as lively as Langstrasse but nicer setting & also great for sightseeing...
Starts at the main station in Zurich. Not my cup of tea but good for shopping. Close to main station there are shops like H&M & the Apple store but further up there are some really exclusive shop. The Bahnhofstrasse is dead after 8pm as there are almost no restaurants or bars. Check out the following streets / places for very nice medieval streets close to Bahnhofstrasse: Paradeplatz, Rennweg, Lindenhof, Strehlgasse, Glockengasse, Schipfe & Wühre... then head over the Rathausbrücke (Brücke = Bridge) to the Niederdof. Close to main station there are shops like H&M & the Apple store but further up there are some really exclusive shops
306 locals recommend
Bahnhofstrasse
BahnhofstrasseStarts at the main station in Zurich. Not my cup of tea but good for shopping. Close to main station there are shops like H&M & the Apple store but further up there are some really exclusive shop. The Bahnhofstrasse is dead after 8pm as there are almost no restaurants or bars. Check out the following streets / places for very nice medieval streets close to Bahnhofstrasse: Paradeplatz, Rennweg, Lindenhof, Strehlgasse, Glockengasse, Schipfe & Wühre... then head over the Rathausbrücke (Brücke = Bridge) to the Niederdof. Close to main station there are shops like H&M & the Apple store but further up there are some really exclusive shops
Food Scene
Great buffet even though I usually don't like buffets too much. They do a great job! It's vegetarian only but I bet you won't miss meat there... Pay by weight. The only problem: You might want to get a huge portion as the food is amazing...
115 locals recommend
Haus Hiltl
28 SihlstrasseGreat buffet even though I usually don't like buffets too much. They do a great job! It's vegetarian only but I bet you won't miss meat there... Pay by weight. The only problem: You might want to get a huge portion as the food is amazing...
Another great buffet place for vegetarian dishes only. You pay by weight and will spend CHF 15-25 for a plate... Kind of budget friendly for what you get... It's delicious!
69 locals recommend
tibits
2 SeefeldstrasseAnother great buffet place for vegetarian dishes only. You pay by weight and will spend CHF 15-25 for a plate... Kind of budget friendly for what you get... It's delicious!
Vegetarian buffet - pay by weight. Great food. Really. Believe me. It's terrific food ;-)
7 locals recommend
Hiltl Sihlpost
1A EuropaalleeVegetarian buffet - pay by weight. Great food. Really. Believe me. It's terrific food ;-)
Horrible place. Really! Very Swiss, heavy Swiss/German food & strange people. It's so bad, you almost have to go there! If you like the Oktoberfest you will love this place...
Bierhalle Wolf
132 LimmatquaiHorrible place. Really! Very Swiss, heavy Swiss/German food & strange people. It's so bad, you almost have to go there! If you like the Oktoberfest you will love this place...
Fondue! If you love cheese & you want to eat a pot of melted cheese with breadcrumbs... This is the restaurant to do it. Kind of pricey...
18 locals recommend
Le Dézaley
9 RömergasseFondue! If you love cheese & you want to eat a pot of melted cheese with breadcrumbs... This is the restaurant to do it. Kind of pricey...
Burger restaurant at day, bar at night. Great to go before going to the clubs in this area... Kind of cool decorations...
Gerold Chuchi
5 GeroldstrasseBurger restaurant at day, bar at night. Great to go before going to the clubs in this area... Kind of cool decorations...
More Swiss food? Try the Zeughauskeller for sausages & other traditional Swiss food...
73 locals recommend
Zeughauskeller
28A BahnhofstrasseMore Swiss food? Try the Zeughauskeller for sausages & other traditional Swiss food...
Entertainment & Activities
A Restaurant in Zurich where you eat in total darkness. A very different eating adventure. The food is great & you will experience how it is to be blind
17 locals recommend
Blinde Kuh
148 MühlebachstrasseA Restaurant in Zurich where you eat in total darkness. A very different eating adventure. The food is great & you will experience how it is to be blind
If you like alternative movie Theaters, there you go! Small cinemas, (sometimes) great movies, many of them in original language with subtitles...
78 locals recommend
Riffraff Bar
57-63 NeugasseIf you like alternative movie Theaters, there you go! Small cinemas, (sometimes) great movies, many of them in original language with subtitles...
There's a train up there (it's not included in Zone 110, you'll have to get an additional Zone) & a tower you can climb up. On sunny days it's quite nice to go for a walk...
379 locals recommend
Uetliberg
There's a train up there (it's not included in Zone 110, you'll have to get an additional Zone) & a tower you can climb up. On sunny days it's quite nice to go for a walk...
Such a shame it's so expensive! It's a huge climbing gym for sport climbing. There's also a bouldering area but for bouldering only there are cheaper places... For indoor sport climbing this is the place to go in Zurich. There's even a small section outside...
Kletterzentrum Gaswerk Schlieren
12b KohlestrasseSuch a shame it's so expensive! It's a huge climbing gym for sport climbing. There's also a bouldering area but for bouldering only there are cheaper places... For indoor sport climbing this is the place to go in Zurich. There's even a small section outside...
Minimum Boulder Bar Restaurant
31 FlüelastrasseBouldering place... If you like climbing, go for it...
Seriously cool but super expensive! Highest train station in Europe on 3,454 metres. Built in 1912... Terrific views on mountains & glaciers... Very touristy...
186 locals recommend
Jungfraujoch
JungfraujochSeriously cool but super expensive! Highest train station in Europe on 3,454 metres. Built in 1912... Terrific views on mountains & glaciers... Very touristy...
There's a cable care driving up there. Some nice hiking trails & you can get a coffee in the restaurant... You get a beautiful view of Zurich
13 locals recommend
Felsenegg
1 FelseneggThere's a cable care driving up there. Some nice hiking trails & you can get a coffee in the restaurant... You get a beautiful view of Zurich
Drinks & Nightlife
On of the best views in Zurich. It's close to the Bahnhofstrasse in an observatory. The entrance is kind of hard to find: You have to take the elevator in the "Brasserie Lipp"
62 locals recommend
Jules Verne Panoramabar
9 UraniastrasseOn of the best views in Zurich. It's close to the Bahnhofstrasse in an observatory. The entrance is kind of hard to find: You have to take the elevator in the "Brasserie Lipp"
Hip bar in the Langstrasse, a not-so-fancy street famous for the nightlife of Zurich... The bar looks from outside like a strip club but it's just a well decorated bar... Di-Do open 5pm till 3am, Fr, Sa open 5pm/7pm till 4am
8 locals recommend
Mata Hari Bar
237 LangstrasseHip bar in the Langstrasse, a not-so-fancy street famous for the nightlife of Zurich... The bar looks from outside like a strip club but it's just a well decorated bar... Di-Do open 5pm till 3am, Fr, Sa open 5pm/7pm till 4am
If you like electronic music, you might love this place. Guys only groups often get refused entry, be prepared!
88 locals recommend
Club Zukunft
33 DienerstrasseIf you like electronic music, you might love this place. Guys only groups often get refused entry, be prepared!
Nice bar, in the summertime you can sit outside as well. For eating the have Tapas & sometimes there are concerts. Not fancy at all... Usually closing at 12am already!
36 locals recommend
El Lokal
11 GessneralleeNice bar, in the summertime you can sit outside as well. For eating the have Tapas & sometimes there are concerts. Not fancy at all... Usually closing at 12am already!
Hive
5 GeroldstrasseQuite big club with electronic music. Not fancy, young crowd...
English pub, close to Zurich main station. Normal Swiss prices... Music might be too loud on weekends. The often screen important sport events but check before
8 locals recommend
Nelson
11 BeatengasseEnglish pub, close to Zurich main station. Normal Swiss prices... Music might be too loud on weekends. The often screen important sport events but check before
English pub, quite small. Good to have a beer & conversation. Very old school style... Closes already at 12am or 1am...
The Lion Pub
6 OetenbachgasseEnglish pub, quite small. Good to have a beer & conversation. Very old school style... Closes already at 12am or 1am...
Jazz happens! Great location in an old factory. If you like Jazz, go there! The guests are often older compared to other clubs...
44 locals recommend
Moods
Jazz happens! Great location in an old factory. If you like Jazz, go there! The guests are often older compared to other clubs...
Stall 6 Bar & Foyer
8 GessneralleeRelaxed club, Disco, R'n'B, etc... weekends till 4 am
Cargo container meets urban garden in industrial area. Cool place
192 locals recommend
Frau Gerolds Garten
23 GeroldstrasseCargo container meets urban garden in industrial area. Cool place
Porn art bar. Definitively not for everyone.Deco consists of photos & comics of the 60's. Probably the cheapest (but best value) wine you can find in a bar. A take away bottle is only CHF 8.- while a Glass of wine starts at CHF 3.-.
Due to that fact it can happen that your neighbour is an alcoholic & a bit annoying but overall it's a really fun place which doesn't feel creepy even if it sounds like...
6 locals recommend
Edi's Weinstube
14 StüssihofstattPorn art bar. Definitively not for everyone.Deco consists of photos & comics of the 60's. Probably the cheapest (but best value) wine you can find in a bar. A take away bottle is only CHF 8.- while a Glass of wine starts at CHF 3.-.
Due to that fact it can happen that your neighbour is an alcoholic & a bit annoying but overall it's a really fun place which doesn't feel creepy even if it sounds like...
Langstrasse
Many small bars & clubs, small take away's & lots of culture...
Arts & Culture
I recommend to go to the police! You'll have to leave your ID to enter & see probably one of the nicest halls of a police headquarter which is accessible for the public. Open everyday 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm. Don't forget your ID! The entrance is free & the police usually not corrupt ;-) It's not a tour so you just go in yourself & have a look.
9 locals recommend
Giacometti Murals
3 BahnhofquaiI recommend to go to the police! You'll have to leave your ID to enter & see probably one of the nicest halls of a police headquarter which is accessible for the public. Open everyday 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm. Don't forget your ID! The entrance is free & the police usually not corrupt ;-) It's not a tour so you just go in yourself & have a look.
Cafe, bar, theater, birthplace of Dadaism... In an old part of Zurich
37 locals recommend
Cabaret Voltaire
1 SpiegelgasseCafe, bar, theater, birthplace of Dadaism... In an old part of Zurich
Bar, restaurant, music events, theatre... It's an alternative place with dress-code: no suite. Bonus points if you have dread locks but you are allowed to enter without. Seriously, it's a pretty cool place with graffitis, the lake just beside the factory, exhibitions, art & for Zurich kind of cheap food. Good place to drink a Chaia Masala or a beer & play some table football or go to a concert. Relaxed atmosphere...
64 locals recommend
Rote Fabrik
395 SeestrasseBar, restaurant, music events, theatre... It's an alternative place with dress-code: no suite. Bonus points if you have dread locks but you are allowed to enter without. Seriously, it's a pretty cool place with graffitis, the lake just beside the factory, exhibitions, art & for Zurich kind of cheap food. Good place to drink a Chaia Masala or a beer & play some table football or go to a concert. Relaxed atmosphere...
Parks & Nature
Great to hang out in the summer. You are allowed to drink a beer / wine in public. Nobody knows the name Arboretum, just say "Rentenwiese"...
33 locals recommend
Arboretum Zürich
9 MythenquaiGreat to hang out in the summer. You are allowed to drink a beer / wine in public. Nobody knows the name Arboretum, just say "Rentenwiese"...
Entry: Free! It's not a great botanical garden compared to bigger ones in many cities but it's a decent place if you want to be in the city but outside. In the summer it's a good place for a picnic beside of the waterfront areas
41 locals recommend
Botanical Garden
107 ZollikerstrasseEntry: Free! It's not a great botanical garden compared to bigger ones in many cities but it's a decent place if you want to be in the city but outside. In the summer it's a good place for a picnic beside of the waterfront areas