Swimming
Strandbad Mythenquai
95 MythenquaiGreat public bathing area with good food and facilities
Freibad Heuried
71 WasserschöpfiTen minute walk from flat to a big, very nice pool
Good area to go for a free swim. Also to stand up paddle board off the dock
14 locals recommend
Landiwiese
MythenquaiGood area to go for a free swim. Also to stand up paddle board off the dock
Food scene
Chez Nhan
22 UetlibergstrasseGreat Vietnamese spot in the neighborhood with a lovely garden.
Più
95 KasernenstrasseFavorite pizza in zurich, very nice open space
Plüsch — Cafe Bar
16 AemtlerstrasseGood cafe to hang out in, serving coffee and also wine and beer
A favorite neighborhood summer spot. Very good cocktails and yummy middle eastern mezze, as well as typical grill food. Think biergarten with better food
Binz & Kunz
17 RäffelstrasseA favorite neighborhood summer spot. Very good cocktails and yummy middle eastern mezze, as well as typical grill food. Think biergarten with better food
Classic place to get a würst and some sides with really good sharp mustard they sell by the jar
42 locals recommend
Sternen Grill + Sternen Grill Restaurant im oberen Stock
22 TheaterstrasseClassic place to get a würst and some sides with really good sharp mustard they sell by the jar
A converted armory, amazing space, great place for traditional meat-based Swiss food
73 locals recommend
Zeughauskeller
28A BahnhofstrasseA converted armory, amazing space, great place for traditional meat-based Swiss food
Best chocolate, especially truffe du jour (fresh truffles). Must try. There’s also one in the airport so you have a final chance before you leave zurich! Also this one, in paradeplatz is massive and includes a lovely cafe
76 locals recommend
Confiserie Sprungli
21 BahnhofstrasseBest chocolate, especially truffe du jour (fresh truffles). Must try. There’s also one in the airport so you have a final chance before you leave zurich! Also this one, in paradeplatz is massive and includes a lovely cafe