Schiffbau used to be a shipbuilding factory, now it combines theater, jazz, and creative cuisine. The former industrial building is a protected site that has been cleverly modernized. It now houses three different theater stages, the jazz club Moods, and the stylish LaSalle restaurant. Of course, there is also the NietturmBar, a chic bar with huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer a fantastic view of the ultra-cool scenery of Zurich West.
Cabaret Voltaire
100 years ago, Zurich was filled with the middle class and conservatives, and a group of young iconoclasts sparked the Dada art movement. Hugo Ball, Emmy Hennings, Tristan Tzara, and others performed their sound poems and simultaneous poems at Cabaret Voltaire, located at Spiegelgasse 1 (Lenin's residence was nearby). Now, Cabaret Voltaire, which combines a museum, theater, shop, and bar, is still open to the public.
Sechseläutenplatz Square
It's hard to believe that this beautiful square in front of the opera house in the city center was recently the annual touring site of the Knie Circus. Now, the new city square is paved with elegant quartzite, has a small tavern, and features a fun-filled fountain, making it a popular gathering place for locals and tourists alike to relax and unwind in the bustling city.
Bruno Weber Park
Entering Bruno Weber Park is like stepping into a dream world. Created by the artist of the same name, this park is located halfway up a mountain, overlooking the entire Limmat Valley. The lush park combines exotic architecture with colorful fictional concrete sculptures, attracting visitors of all ages. The park is located in Spreitenbach near Zurich and is easily accessible by car, bus, or suburban train.
Kulturweg Limmat
The Kulturweg Limmat connects the charming walking paths on both sides of the Limmat River below the Wettingen Monastery, forming a picturesque circular trail between the Baden wooden bridge and Wettingen-Neuhof. The route is clearly marked, open year-round, and information boards are located at the main entrances.
Laufen Castle at the Rheinfalls
The medieval Laufen Castle perches high on a prominent rock, overlooking the roaring Rhine Falls. From the viewing platform, you can experience the thrill of Switzerland's most spectacular waterfall up close, and the glass panoramic elevator offers stunning views from above. Inside the majestic castle, visitors can learn about the intertwined history of this thousand-year-old fortress and the falls through the Historama exhibition.
Museum of Fine Arts Winterthur
The Museum of Fine Arts in Winterthur, the second largest city in the Zurich region, is one of the most important art museums in Switzerland. In 1995, the architectural firm Gigon and Guyer carried out a modern-style expansion of this museum, which was built over 100 years ago. The museum's international art collection covers various periods from the 19th century, classical modernism to the present. Art enthusiasts should not miss this attraction.
Tree Museum Enzo Enea Headquarters
Enzo Enea is a renowned landscape designer who has designed numerous gardens and parks for princes, sheikhs, and singers around the world. Now, the public can appreciate Enea's art in Rapperswil-Jona, where he displays each tree with his typical inclusiveness and elegant attitude, as if in a museum. The overall effect of the Tree Museum is to vividly blend nature and culture into a perfect piece of art.
Ufenau Island
Ufenau Island is located near the towns of Freienbach and Pfäffikon on the shores of Lake Zurich. It is a peaceful and serene haven. Since 965 AD, this sacred place has belonged to the Einsiedeln Abbey and is now a nature reserve. Swimming and wearing revealing clothing are prohibited here, but devout visitors are welcome to visit the two idyllic churches and will be warmly received at the island's restaurant.
Old Town of Zug
It is hard to find a place more idyllic than this: the picturesque old town of Zug is full of cobblestone streets, beautifully restored medieval houses, and is situated along the shores of Lake Zug. Some iconic buildings can be recognized from afar, such as the old town hall, the municipal office, and St. Michael's Church. From the viewpoint 'Guggi', you can enjoy a beautiful panorama that includes the old town, the castle, and the defensive towers.
