What’s On in Zurich Beginning of May 2025
Wishing you a great weekend and week ahead. If you’re curious about other public holidays coming up check this list here. The Open Wine Cellar days are back for 2025 and taking place on 3rd and 4th May. There’s still a lot of blossom in Zurich – check these top blossom spots here – and over in beautiful Morges Tulip Festival continues until 11th May. Don’t forget to mark your diaries for the next Expat Expo (free entrance) which is taking place in Zug on 17th May and Mother’s Day is on 11th May so do check out all our Mother’s Day contests and gift inspiration ideas here.
*** CONTESTS***
This week we have some great contests!
1) We have 2 x BaByliss Airwand Stylers to be won in honour of Mother’s Day. The perfect way to achieve salon styling in the beauty of your own home. Enter the contest here.
2) Win a package of 3 AMESCO Premium Non- Alcoholic wines: Premium Swiss wine without the alcohol but with all the taste and flavour. A perfect Mother’s Day present. Enter the contest here.
3) We have 200 tickets (each one valid for 2 people) to be won to Art International at PULS 5 which is taking place this year from 23rd to 25th May. Enter the contest here.
4) WIN TICKETS TO OFFENE WEINKELLER NEUCHÂTEL 9th & 10th MAY: We’re excited to offer you the chance to win 2 x 2 tickets to the Offene Weinkeller in Neuchâtel! Explore the beautiful wine cellars of Neuchâtel, meet local winemakers and enjoy a wonderful weekend of wine tastings against the stunning backdrop of Lake Neuchâtel and the Jura mountains. Each pair of ticket is worth CHF 60. Contest closes 4th May. Enter the contest here.
5) MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST – 3 PRIZES TO BE WON! Enter the contest to win one of 3 great healthy and nutritional gifts for your mother (or maybe for you!). Contest closes 10th May. Enter the Eat by Alex Mother’s Day contest here.
New In Zurich
If you have recently arrived in Zurich check out our top tips for newcomers here.
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Rainy Day Ideas
For cloudy or rainy days in Zurich you can find some ideas and inspiration for rainy days here.
Hiking Inspiration
For hiking inspiration – check out these 6 great circular hikes not too far from Zurich.
Explore Zurich and Beyond
If you fancy going for an excursion here are some suggestions:
31 ideas and activities for children and teenagers
31 ideas for excursions from Zurich.
Several ideas for trips further afield (2 hours or more away)
Things To Do In Zurich – EVENT LISTINGS
OPEN WINE CELLAR DAYS 1st, 3rd and 4th MAY: The Open Wine Cellar Days in the German speaking part of Switzerland are taking place on 1st, 3rd and 4th May. See all the details here.
SNEAKERNESS SNEAKERS EXHIBITION ZURICH 3rd & 4th MAY: Did you know that every year there is a huge Sneakers event in Zurich called Sneakerness? In fact it’s Switzerland’s biggest sneaker and streetwear event. This year it takes place at Halle 622 in Oerlikon on 3rd & 4th May. Read all about it here.
CHEESE FESTIVAL GRUYERE SUNDAY 4th MAY: The annual cheese festival is taking place in Gruyère from 10am till 6pm on Sunday 4th May. More details here.
PRETTY WOMAN MUSICAL THEATER 11 ZURICH ON NOW TILL 4th MAY: The musical Pretty Woman is on in Zurich at Theater 11 only until 4th May. Don’t miss! It’s a wonderful show! See details of Pretty Woman at Theater 11 here.
WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE ZURICH CONFERENCE 9th MAY: Join industry leaders and researchers as they explore the latest trends in data science and AI through keynote speeches and lightning talks from diverse experts. The conference will also feature mentorship opportunities, poster sessions, sponsored booths, and networking apero, providing a chance to connect with fellow data science and AI enthusiasts and experts. Friday 9th May 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the SwissRe Center for Global Dialogue in Rüschlikon. See details here
WIN TICKETS TO OFFENE WEINKELLER NEUCHÂTEL 9 & 10 MAY: Win 2 x 2 tickets to the Offene Weinkeller in Neuchâtel! Explore the beautiful wine cellars of Neuchâtel, meet local winemakers and enjoy a wonderful weekend of wine tastings against the stunning backdrop of Lake Neuchâtel and the Jura mountains. Each pair of ticket is worth CHF 60 Email us here with the word NEUCHATEL in the subject line to enter.
FREE! MORGES TULIP FESTIVAL ENDS 11th MAY: The beautiful Morges Tulip Festival is on this year until 11th May in Morges, celebrating the tulip in all its diverse forms. It’s free to visit and definitely worth a visit. Read all about Morges Tulip Festival here.
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY 11th MAY – INSPIRATON & CONTESTS: We have lots of great ideas for Mother’s Day. Check out these suggestions and see our Mother’s Day contests all in one place too. Take a look here.
LA RÉSERVE BOUTIQUE – PERFECT GIFT INSPIRATION: La Réserve Boutique has a wonderful selection of presents suitable for birthdays, Mother’s Day and lots more – one of my favourites is La Réserve Genève room perfume. Take a look here at all their offerings.
BREITLING POP UP MUSEUM ON NOW IN ZURICH ENDS MID MAY: The Breitling Pop Up Museum in Zurich celebrating their 140th anniversary is on now and it’s free to enter. Simply register here to to your complimentary tickets!
THE CASTLE OPENAIR CONCERT BY NATURKLANG 15th – 17th MAY: Don’t miss this great festival by Naturklang on at the Landesmuseum in Zurich from 15th – 17th May. Tickets here from CHF 39. And See some impressions here.
EXPAT EXPO ZUG – 17th MAY 2025: Discover everything you need as an international living in Switzerland – from relocation, education and finance to lifestyle, healthcare and family resources – all under one roof. At the Freiruum Eventhalle, Zug on Saturday, 17th May 2025 from11am – 6pm. FREE entry – register here.
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST BASEL 13th, 15th & 17th MAY: Don’t miss the Eurovision Song Contest at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, hosted by Switzerland for just the 3rd time. Read all about the Eurovision in Switzerland here.
ART INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 23rd – 25th MAY: Art International Art Fair is back in Zurich, this time at PULS 5 from 23rd – 25th May with a great new collection of art. Plus enter to win FREE tickets! Find out more here.
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KREISLAUF 345 SHOPPING EVENT ZURICH 24th & 25th MAY: Don’t miss this fun shopping event in Zurich exploring the lesser known shops and ateliers in the Kreis 3, 4 and 5 areas of Zurich. There are also guided tours too. See all the details here.
ACCUMULATION – ON COLLECTING, GROWTH AND EXCESS TILL 25th MAY : Visit this FREE exhibition at the Migros Museum in Zurich exploring themes of accumulation, material growth, and overabundance through contemporary art. For more details see here.
TREASURES OF LE PETIT PALACE GENEVA AT FONDATION HERMITAGE LAUSANNE TILL 1st JUNE: There’s a great impressionist and post impressionist exhibition on right now at the Foundation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne. It’s housed in the beautiful villa above and it was visited by non other than Anna Wintour on its opening day! It continues until 1st June. See all the details here.
TOP BLOSSOM SPOTS IN ZURICH: Check out these great places for blossom spotting in Zurich. Take a look here.
ART ON WINE AT RESTAURANT LEO, GLOBUS ZURICH: Swiss artist Ginny Litscher recently celebrated the new limited-edition wine bottle labels which she has created in collaboration with Restaurant LEO. The label is both playful and elegant, perfectly reflecting the restaurant’s creative spirit. You can view (and taste!) the exclusive wine now at LEO Restaurant on the 5th Floor at Globus Bahnhofstrasse Zurich. Read all about it here.
TICKETS FOR MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL ARE ON SALE NOW: The hit musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will be coming to Zurich from January 2026 and tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a very exciting musical. See details of this blockbuster musical here.
ARCH2.0 FREE POP UP EXHIBITION (& FREE CONCERTS) WASSERKIRCHE: Why not pop by the Wasserkirche and check out this interesting FREE exhibition featuring a ship inside the church! Check out the FREE concerts on selected Friday lunchtimes by Solo am Mittag too. See all the details here.
FREE EXHIBITIONS IN ZURICH: The Breitling Pop Up museum (book your complimentary ticket here) is on till mid May and another FREE pop up is the Arche2.0 exhibition at the Wasserkirche which features a ship inside the Wasserkirche as well as FREE lunchtime concerts on selected Fridays.
6 CIRCULAR HIKES NOT FAR FROM ZURICH: Fancy a hike? Check out these 6 great circular hikes which are not too far from Zurich. See details here.
EXPORE THE CHERRY BOSSOM TRAIL IN FRICK: The Frick Cherry Blossom trail is well renowned and even if the blossoms are fading now, it’s still a wonderful walk. Find out all about it here.
WORLD’S LARGEST TRICERATOPS IN AATHAL – ON NOW: Meet Willard, the biggest Triceratops skeleton ever discovered, now on display at the Sauriermuseum Aathal – and for the first time in a European museum. A fantastic day out for families, dino-fans and curious kids alike. Read all about him here.
CHATEAU DE VULLIERENS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON! If you love gardens and flowers there is one garden you really shouldn’t miss and it makes a great day trip from Zurich. It’s called Chateau de Vullierens and is located near Morges. The grand season opening day takes place on 12th April and it’s open until 26th October. It’s a great day out or weekend getaway for all the family. Take a look here.
SIMPLY ZURICH FREE EXHIBITION AT LANDEMUSEUM: Did you know that there is a FREE exhibition at the Landesmuseum all about Zurich. See details here.
TRAVEL TO SLOVENIA! Did you know that Slovenia is just one hour from Zurich and really is a hidden gem. With fabulous scenery, quaint towns, fabulous cuisine and wonderful wines. Find out all about Slovenia off the beaten path here.
A VISIT TO THE AARE GORGE: How about a trip to the Aare Gorge? Read all about it here.
GLACIER DREAMS TILL MID 2026: A very impressive immersive art installation by Refik Anadol opened on 18th January and continues until at least mid 2026. See details and more pictures here.
TUTANCHAMUN IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION WITH VR NOW EXTENDED! The very impressive Tutanchamun immersive exhibition with Virtual Reality is on at the Lichthalle MAAG. Read all about it here.
RESTAURANT LUEGETEN NOW OPEN: Looking for a great restaurant with impressive views. Restaurant Luegeten in Pfäffikon is now open. See some impressions of the restaurant here.
MIYU JAPANESE POP UP AT DOLDER GRAND TILL 11th MAY: Don’t miss the amazing Japanese food at the MIYU pop up restaurant at the Dolder Grand it is truly awesome! See some impressions of the food here.
ZURICH OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCES: Check out the latest performances at Zurich Opera House here.
THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY IN ZURICH: There’s plenty to do on a rainy or cloudy day in and around Zurich. Take a look here.
THINKING OF GETTING AN AMEX PLATINUM CARD? CHECK OUT THESE EXTRA BENEFITS: If you’ve been thinking of getting an AMEX Platinum Card, check out some of the key benefits and in addition, as a NewIn Zurich reader, you can get the First-Year Annual Fee for Half Price as well as 75,000 Membership Rewards instead of the standard 45,000 points by using the NewInZurich promotion code AXNEWZ on the application form. See the full details here.
MUSIC AND JAZZ AT RANK ZURICH: See details of the upcoming music and entertainment at Rank Zurich.Take a look here.
TONHALLE ZURICH: See what’s on at the Tonhalle Zurich. See their latest program here.
INTERNATIONAL COMEDY CLUB IN ZURICH: The International Comedy Club Zurich has lots of new Stand Up events coming soon. Take a look here.
THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY IN ZURICH: There’s plenty to do on a rainy or cloudy day in and around Zurich. Take a look here.
UETLIBERGBAHN CLOSURE MAY TO DECEMBER 2025: The Uetlibergbahn line between Triemli and Uetliberg will be closed for track renovations with work starting mid-February. There will be a full closure from 19th May to 5th October, 2025. Replacement buses will run during this time, with longer travel times expected. Read all about it here
ALPIAN BANK: Alpian is one of the only digital banks in Switzerland that has its own banking license and it offers significant advantages for expats and newcomers. Not only are accounts free to open, but you also get an attractive rate of interest on your savings. Another great advantage for international and expat customers, is that Alpian offers multi currency accounts as well as wealth management. Find out more about Alpian Bank here.
LE PETIT CHEF AT FIVE ZURICH: Le Petit Chef is a pop up currently taking place at FIVE Zurich offering both entertainment with the little chef and his friends as well as delicious food! Find out all about it here.
THE BODYGUARD MUSICAL COMING TO ZURICH: Don’t miss the Bodyguard Musical which will be coming to Zurich in November! Tickets on sale now. See details here.
NEW IN ZURICH? NEW IN SWITZERLAND? : See our top tips for newcomers here.
MORE TIPS FOR NEWCOMERS: Some more tips to help you feel at home here.
SKINMED: GENERAL DERMATOLOGY & AESTHETIC MEDICINE & PLASTIC SURGERY: If you’re looking for a trusted dermatology clinic or even for aesthetic medicine or plastic surgery, Skinmed, founded by Dr Felix Bertram, known for Höhle Der Löwen, TED Talks etc, is the founder of Skinmed and they have a clinic in Bahnhofstrasse Zurich as well as a clinic/hospital at Lenzburg, just 19 minutes from HB by train. Find out all about what Skinmed offers here.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HAVING A PET IN SWITZERLAND: Did you know that there are special rules on keeping pets in Switzerland? Read all about having a Pet in Switzerland here.
FIND OUT ALL ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN ZURICH HERE: Tips on the different public transport options and types of tickets available in Zurich. Read the details here.
SHARED LAUNDRY FACILITIES: Find yourself sharing laundry facilities in your new apartment? Find out all about this Swiss phenomenon here.
GOT A COLD OR SORE THROAT ? SIMPLE TIP TO SHORTEN YOUR COLD: There are lots of colds and viruses going round this time of year, so if you want to shorten your cold or flu, or even nip it in the bud, why not try this simple but effective cure using a Salt Water Gargle. See everything you need to know here.
WHERE TO SELL ONLINE IN SWITZERLAND: Find out where you can sell stuff online in Switzerland here.
SPEEDING FINES IN SWITZERLAND: Things you need to know about Speeding in Switzerland. Read the article here.
EXCHANGING YOUR DRIVING LICENCE: As soon as you arrive in Switzerland and receive your Ausweis, you should make arrangement to exchange your driving licence. See all the steps you need to undertake here.
RECOMMENDED HAIRDRESSERS: See our list of recommended hairdressers in Zurich here.
TRANSITIONING TO SWITZERLAND WITH CHILDREN: Top tips when transitioning to Switzerland with children. Read the article here.
LEAVING SWITZERLAND? If you’re leaving Switzerland anytime soon, check out our handy list of things you need to do before you go. See details here.
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