Nov 22

Nov 22 A Weekend in Zurich Switzerland

DAY 1

Friday

Catch an early flight into Zurich and stay at Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel - £139 per night

Have Breakfast/Brunch at Clouds at Hardstrasse 201. This restaurant has impeccable views and will start your morning off on a high [ Pun intended]

Hop on a tram (number 11 and change to number 4 at Bahnhofquai) to Zurich-West Berg und Tal in Market Hall Viaduct 50 for tasting of the local sausages, cheeses and honey.

Have dinner at the Equinox Bar and Grill in the Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel, this place will be a hit for meat lovers. The menu offers steaks, burgers & co, but Swiss specialties and fish feature too.

Have drinks at Jules Verne Panorama Bar a slick, lively bar with panoramic views over the old town, serving international wines & cocktails.

DAY 2

SATURDAY

Morning: Hike up to Üetliburg summit

Hop on tram number 13 (yellow line) tram to the end of the line at Albisguetil and continue to walk up the hill until you get to the trees and you’ll see a map. This is where the hike starts. It’s a pretty intense walk and takes an hour to hike or 40 minutes if you deem yourself rather fit. At the top there’s a cafe and lots of places to sit and enjoy the view before heading back down.

Try the Macaroons at Café Sprungli at Bahnhofstrasse 21

Taste the unbelievable Swiss chocolate creations at Sprungli Chocolate Shop before going shopping in the Old Town.

In particular, stop by the African Concept Store Cassare at Geroldsgarten, Zurich

Have deinner at Queen Idia African Restaurant & Bar – Zürich, Switzerland

Then pre- drinks at Hotel Rivington & Sons , freshly prepared cocktails are made with home infused ingredients at this hip, American-style bar. Before partying at Club Hiltl