What’s On In Zurich Beginning of July 2022
It’s July already and for most school children the Summer Holidays are either just about to start or have started already! If you’re children are aged between 6 and 16 don’t forget to get them a Summer Ferienpass. You can find a great list of things to do with children (and teenagers) here and if the weather is rainy check out our wet weather guide here.
Caliente! the biggest Latin Festival in Europe is taking place on 1st & 2nd July & next weekend. Or maybe you’d rather visit a restaurant with a great outdoor terrace or perhaps one with waterside views? On the exhibition front, don’t forget to visit the Claude Monet Immersive Gardens before it closes on 17th July. If you fancy going for a hike see some suggestions here. Do also check out our list of the Openair Cinemas in Zurich and Openair Concerts and Festivals. Or why not go rubber dingy floating down the Limmat? We also have a great contest for you in conjunction with PureBeautySpa to win a 4-in-one Oxygeneo Super Facial worth CHF 275! See details below!
Things To Do In Zurich Beginning of July 2022
NEWS: Also on 1st July a new law granting full marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples came into force in Switzerland, and on the electoral front electronic voting trials are underway too.
COLLECTOMANIA EXHIBITION FROM 24TH JUNE TO 8TH JANUARY: This unique exhibition presents collections of various and curious belongings to private and institutional collectors. It takes place at the Museum für Gestaltung. Find out more about Collectomania here.
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 1st – 16th JULY: The 56th edition of the famous Montreux Jazz Festival is back in Montreux with over 500 events across 13 stages! Find out all about it here.
FREE STAND UP COMEDY AT HOFKINO 2nd JULY: Free stand up comedy in English at the Hofkino in the courtyard of the Landesmuseum on 2nd July. See details here.
ENDLICHKEIT DER TIEFE EXHIBITION UNTIL 2ND JULY: A fascinating art exhibition about the beauty and melancholy of stillness through work by Basel based artist / photographer Claudio Rasano. Taking place in König Büro, Zürich. Find out more about the programme here.
CALIENTE LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL ON 1ST, 2ND, 8TH & 9TH JULY 2022: An exuberant and exotic celebration of Latin music, cuisine, and culture in Zürich takes place both this weekend and next. This year marks the 25th anniversary and it takes place at Kasernenareal. Find out more about the festival here.
FUNFAIR ON SECHSELAEUTENPLATZ BELLEVUE 1st – 3rd JULY: ZüriFäscht was supposed to have taken place the weekend of 1st – 3rd July but has been put back to 2023. However, the funfair on Sechselaeutenplatz is taking place. See this short video reel for a quick glimpse!
LA GARÇONNE SAMPLE SALE TILL 2ND JULY 2022: A clothes market returning for the first time in three years, with shoes, t-shirts, and many other garments from previous seasons on sale. Taking place at the “On y va” Market. Find out more about the market here.
ALBA FESTIVAL 2022 ON 2ND AND 3RD JULY: This exciting open air music festival features Albanian and Kosovanian stars like DJ Regard and Ledri Vula, giving the opportunity to experience authentic Balkan culture and takes place at hardturm Baracke Zurich. Find out more about the Alba Festival here.
CHECK OUT THE OPENAIR FESTIVALS IN SWITZERLAND THIS SUMMER: See our list of most of the popular Open Air Concerts and festivals in Zurich and across Switzerland here.
HAUS KONSTRUKTIV ZÜRICH CITY WALKING TOUR 3RD JULY: Interested in learning more about the city of Zürich? This tour organised by the Haus Konstruktiv takes place on 3rd July. Check out the programme here.
“THE FUTURE IS BLINKING” EXHIBITION ENDS 3RD JULY 2022: Interested in learning about local African customs and culture? This photography exhibition in Museum Rietberg displays early works from the end of the 19th century. Last chance to view! Find out more here.
ZHdK “HELDENDÄMMERUNG” ELECTRONIC CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT ON 3RD JULY 2022: What happens when classical chamber melodies clashes with modern electronic beats? This unusual concert takes place in the Vortragssaal Zürich and is part of a research project from ZHdK. Find out more about the ZHdK concert here.
THE EPICURE FOOD FESTIVAL AT THE DOLDER GRAND 5th – 10th JULY: The Epicure Food Festival is taking place at the Dolder Grand, hosted by Heiko Nieder who is joined by top chefs from all over the world. See details of this fabulous festival here.
MICAS GARTEN STREET WITH NIGHT MARKET ON 9th JULY: MICAS Garten is back in Altstetten is open serving a variety of Street Food. On 9th July there is a designer Night Market taking place from 4pm – 10pm. Find out all about it here.
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS ON 4TH, 7TH, 10TH, 14TH JULY 2022: The Candlelight Concerts are a series of music concerts aiming to shorten the distance between great baroque, classical, and romantic compositions and the new demographics. Modern genres such as pop and jazz are also included. Find out more here.
“TOUCH WOOD” EXHIBITION NOW TILL 30TH OCTOBER 2022: Wood plays an important part in out society and more of a role than we possibly can imagine. This architectural exhibition helps us understand this important and sometimes undervalued material. Find out more here.
ROSENHOF MARKET IN NIEDERDORF ZÜRICH EVERY SATURDAY: Every Saturday (until November) from 10am to 6pm the Rosenhof market takes place in the Niederdorf area of Zürich. From hand-made accessories to artworks and more. Find out more about the market here.
CHECK OUT THE OPEN AIR CINEMAS IN ZURICH: Some of the Openair cinemas in Zurich have already opened and may will be following soon. Check out our list of Openair Cinema in Zurich here.
ZVV FERIENPASS FOR CHILDREN TO PURCHASE NOW: The ZVV Ferienpass for Children is available to purchase from now onwards and can be used for 5 weeks from 9th July or from 16th July. Read all about the ZVV Ferienpass here.
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FESTIVAL DA JAZZ ST MORITZ 7th – 31st JULY: The Festival da Jazz is taking place from 7th – 31st July in various locations in St Moritz.Get your tickets here.
KUNST UND MEDIZIN EXHIBITION UNTIL 17TH JULY: An exhibition revealing the key moments in modern medicinal history through the means of art. Taking place in Kunsthaus Zürich. Find out more about the exhibition here.
IN THE FOREST EXHIBITION LANDESMUSEUM UNTIL 17TH JULY: Are you a nature lover and art enthusiast? If so, this exhibition in Zürich Landesmuseum is for you! Through artistic representations of forests and their evolution in the context of industrialization, visitors are given an insight into the effects of climate change on those precious resources. On until 17th July. Swiss National Museum, Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich. Find out more about opening hours and ticket prices here
ART IN THE PARK AT THE BAUR AU LAC UNTIL 17th JULY: This 2022 edition of Art in the Park” will be taking place at the Baur au Lac from 13th June – 17th July with stunning works by French artist Camille Henrot in a solo exhibition. Find out more here. You can see more photos on our Instagram profile here.
MONET IMMERSIVE GARDENS AT LICHTHALLE MAAG ZURICH TILL 17th JULY: Immerse yourself in the wonderful work of Claude Monet at the “Monet Immersive Gardens” Exhibition at Lichthalle MAAG . See all the info on this Monet exhibition here.
RUDOLF KOLLER EXHIBITION UNTIL 14TH AUGUST: Ever wondered how painters produce their exquisite artworks? This exhibition taking place at the Kunsthaus, Zürich exhibits a collection of sketchbooks by Rudolf Koller, showing over 4,000 drawings by the Swiss artist. Continues until 14th August at the Kunsthaus Zurich. Address: Heimplatz 1, 8001 Zürich. Find out more about opening hours and ticket prices here.
ANNE FRANK & SWITZERLAND EXHIBITION AT LANDESMUSEUM TILL 6th NOV: A New exhibition opened on 9th June at the Landesmuseum all about Anne Frank and her father Otto who lived in Basel in the 1950s. Find out more here.
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DID YOU SEE THE PICTURES OF THE SOMMERNACHTSBALL ON 25th JUNE: If not take a look now, and mark it in your calendar for next year. See the photos here.
PINK RIBBON CHARITY WALK ON 25TH SEPTEMBER: Check out the charity event organised by Pink Ribbon Schweiz taking place on 25th September, at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich from 12 noon. There are various categories to choose from but do register as soon as possible as it usually gets booked up. Find out more about Pink Ribbon here.
WAVES – DIVE IN! EXHIBITION ON NOW TILL MARCH 2023: A scientific exhibition hosted by ETHZ about the wonderful nature of waves and their omnipresence in everyday life through vivid illustrations and hands-on activities. Free of charge. Continues till 5th March, 2023. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Address: Sonneggstrasse 5, 8092 Zürich. Find out more about the exhibition here.
SUCCULENT PLANT COLLECTION ZUIRCH: Why not visit the Succulent Collection in Zurich? It’s free to visit and you can view some great plants. Find out more about the Succulent Collection in Zurich here.
TAKE A BOAT CRUISE ON LAKE ZURICH: Enjoy a cruise on Lake Zurich! See Zurich from a different perspective and why not try out one of the special themed cruises. There are BBQ, Brunch, Silent disco cruises and lots more. Take a look at the ZSG Cruises here.
TAKE A RIDE ON A RIVERBOAT: Or maybe you fancy taking a ride on one of the river boats on the Limmat? Did you know that you can use your regular public transport ticket to ride them? Read all about the riverboats here.
THE BADIS ARE OPEN IN ZURICH!: On a hot sunny day check out these great Badis or public Swimming Pools and lakeside swimming venues which are now open for the Summer Season. See a list of the Badis here.
VISIT URBAN SURF IN ZURICH: Yes, it’s possible to surf in Zurich! Find out all about Urban Surf here.
WHY NOT VISIT ONE OF THESE GREAT 12 FREE PARKS IN ZURICH: Take a look at these 12 great parks in Zurich which are all free to visit
COOL DOWN ON THE LIMMAT IN A RUBBER DINGY: Fancy floating down the Limmat on a rubber dingy? Read all about it here.
FREE & BUDGET THINGS TO DO IN ZURICH IN THE SUMMER: Check out our guide to free and budget things to do in Zurich this Summer. See our Guide here.
THE TOP FLOWER GARDENS AND PARKS IN SWITZERLAND: We recently visited the amazing gardens at the Chateau de Vullierens near Morges and have added it to this list of wonderful parks and flower gardens you really should visit.Take a look at these wonderful garden locations here.
VISIT THE WILDNISPARK IN ZURICH: Why not visit the Wildnispark in Zurich and see all the animals. Find out more about this great animal park here.
VISIT THE BUTTERFLY WORLD PAPILIORAMA: Why not take a trip to the lovely Papiliorama butterfly world. As well as butterflies there’s lots more to see too! A great venue for all the family. Read all about Papiliorama here.
CONCERTS AT OPERNHAUS ZURICH: See what’s on at the Opera House Zurich here.
COMEDY AND STAND UP ETC AT THE COMEDYHAUS ZURICH: Take a look here to see the latest events at the Comedyhaus Zurich.
THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY (OR CLOUDY) DAY IN ZURICH: There’s plenty to do on a rainy or cloudy day in and around Zurich. Take a look here
TRAVEL & EXCURSIONS
VISIT BRIENZ AND EXPLORE THIS STUNNING AREA: Brienz is an extremely beautiful area in Switzerland and the lake is perfect for kayaking. Find out all about kayaking and other activities near Lake Brienz here.
A TRIP TO ISELTWALD: If you visit Lake Brienz don’t miss Iseltwald. Read all about this stunning Swiss destination here.
31+ THINGS TO DO FOR TEENAGERS & CHILDREN IN SWITZERLAND: A list of ideas aimed at excursions children and teenagers will like all over Switzerland.Take a look here.
EXPLORE TICINO WITH LOTS OF FUN ACIVITIES: How about an exciting trip to Ticino. Take a look at these ideas for an active break in Ticino.
E-BIKING AND MOUNTAIN CARTING FUN IN VILLARS: There are so many great outdoor activities in Villars, Switzerland. Find out all about these activities in Villars here
7 GREAT CIRCULAR HIKES: There are some great hikes listed here – but do check the routes beforehand as some may not yet be open. Take a look here.
A BEAUTIFUL HIKE TO THE FIRST 4 OF THE 7 PEAKS IN FLUMSERBERG: Check out this very beautiful hike to the first 4 of the 7 peaks in Flumsderberg. Read the details of the hike here.
A SCENIC HIKE ALONG THE WALENSEE: This beautiful hike is perfect for Spring time and the views are stunning. See details of the hike from Weesen to Quinten here.
CHOCOLATE FACTORIES IN SWITZERLAND YOU CAN VISIT: Check out these great chocolate factories all over Switzerland which you can visit. See our list here.
FOOD & LIFESTYLE
RESTAURANTS IN ZURICH WITH BEAUTIFUL TERRACES: Check out these hotels and restaurants in Zurich with stunning terraces. See our list here.
20+ WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS IN ZURICH: Check out this list of great waterside (both lake and river) restaurants in Zurich.
THE NEW TERRACE AT THE BAUR AU LAC: The newly refurbished Baur Au Lac is now open and is the perfect place to go for a drink or for a wonderful lunch or dinner dinner. Read all about dinner on the Baur Au Lac Terrace here.
THE LOBSTER CLUB POP UP AT THE DOLDER GRAND TILL END OF JULY: Heiko Nieder and his team have launched a fabulous new Pop Up at the Dolder Grand until the end of July. It’s open Thursday to Saturday from 6pm and Sundays from 12 till 2pm. As well as the most delicious lobster there is a great selection of other dishes too. Book tickets whilst you still can! Read all about the Lobster Club here.
KRUG TERRACE AT DOLDER GRAND: Press for champagne! Don’t miss out on a trip to the Krug Terrace at the Dolder Grand. Located just above Restaurant Salz this wonderful area offers stunning views of Lake Zurich, chilled vibes and along with the wonderful Krug champagne you can choose from a delightful menu of small dishes created by top Chef Heiko Nieder. Open from Thursday to Sunday from 12 noon to 10 pm weather permitting until 2nd October 2022. Find out more here.
ROOFTOP BARS PERFECT FOR SUMMER: Check out these great rooftop bars here.
STRAWBERRY PICKING IN & AROUND ZURICH: Check out some great places to go strawberry picking in and around Zurich. Take a look at these strawberry locations here.
TOP INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN ZURICH: We have a great list of top Indian restaurants in Zurich. Take a look here.
TOP BRUNCHES IN ZURICH: Check out our list of favourite brunches here.
TOP SUSHI RESTAURANTS IN ZURICH: Check out these great Sushi restaurants in Zurich which have all been recommended. See list here.
HOTELS IN SWITZERLAND: Looking for a great hotel in Switzerland ? Take a look at some great hotels by searching through our list of hotels here.
CARMEN SIRBOIU HEADSHOTS & PERSONAL BRANDING: If you need an updated profile picture or CV photo why not contact Carmen who can arrange a session at her photographic studio in Zurich. Call Carmen on 078 884 64 00 for details or Find out all about her services here.
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NEW IN ZURICH – SOFWAVE AT DERMANENCE ZURICH: If you’re aged between 45 and 60 and finding your skin is not as youthful as it used to be, but you don’t want to undergo surgery, you might be interested in a new non-invasive facial treatment called Sofwave. Dr Marianne Meli (above) and her team of dermatologists are one of just 2 places in Switzerland offering this ground breaking new treatment for face, neck, eyelid and brow lifting at Dermanence in Zurich. Find out all about the Sofwave treatment here.
HAUTE CONTOUR FACIAL EXERCISE CLASSES IN ENGLISH: Why not find out all about Haute Contour Facial exercise classes in English. See details about Haute Contour here.
EXPATS
NEW IN ZURICH? NEW IN SWITZERLAND? : See our top tips for newcomers here and some more tips to help you feel at home here.
JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE IDEAS & INSPIRATION: Follow the NewInZurich Instagram account here for more ideas and inspiration about Zurich and beyond
SPEEDING FINES IN SWITZERLAND: Things you need to know about Speeding in Switzerland. Read the article here.
LEAVING SWITZERLAND? If you’re leaving Switzerland anytime soon, check out our handy list of things you need to do if you are moving. See details here.
SWISS BREAD BOOK: If you love baking why not try the recipes in this great book all about Swiss Bread. Find out more about the Swiss Bread Book by Helvetic Kitchen here.
TEACHING ASSISTANT TRAINING COURSE BY FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING: Fancy working in an educational environment? How about training as a Teaching Assistant with Foundations For Learning? This popular course involves 10 modules, just one Saturday a month. It is back again and begins on 17th September. Find out all about it here.
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Some Ideas For Day Trips / Short Excursions
How about a trip to Monte Bre in Ticino – take a look here
How about a trip to Rapperswil – Take a look here.
How about a trip to Sils Maria – take a look here.
How about a trip to Baden – Take a look here
How about a trip to Einsiedeln – take a look here.
How about a trip to the Rhine Falls – take a look here
How about a trip to Chateau Chillon – take a look here.
