10 + Things to Do in Zurich at Easter &
Easter Opening Hours
Everywhere in Zurich there are bunnies and eggs to be seen when the city gears up for Easter. This year once again there will be roses in several of the cities’ fountains. The flowers will be placed in the fountains through an initiative from the Reformierte Kirche to inspire hope and happiness. You can read all about the 4 Rose Fountains in Zurich from 31st March – 7th April here.
As well as bunny spotting and flower spotting, here are some more suggestions for things to do this Easter.
Shops in Zurich Easter Opening Hours 2026
Shops will be CLOSED* in Zurich on:
– Good Friday or Karfreitag
– Easter Sunday (Shops are always closed on Sunday in any case)
– Easter Monday, or Ostermontag Monday
Selected shops may of course be open, but in general most shops will close. However, on Easter Monday certain shops located outside Zurich including the Landquart Fashion Outlet (under an hour from Zurich) will be open that day.
Slight Changes in Opening Hours:
On the Thursday before Easter or Gründonnerstag as it is known, shops may close a little earlier.
On Easter Saturday shops will be open but also may close a little earlier. Instead of closing at 8pm, some of the department stores may close at 6pm and some little boutiques may only open in the morning and some not at all.
Shops Always Open
If you get caught out the Airport is open 365 days a year for shopping and so is Zurich Hauptbahnhof and Stadelhofen station! In addition Landquart Shopping Outlet is open all over Easter.
Chocolate Bunnies and Eggs
You can find great chocolate bunnies and eggs and other chocolate goodies at:
Honold
Jacot Chocolatier Zurich
Max Chocolatier
Confiserie Madelaine Zurich
St-Jakob
Vollenweider
Läderach
Dieter Meier
Berg und Tal at the Viadukt
Taucherli
Say Chocolate
Sprüngli as well as Lindt and Migros and Coop.
10+ Things To Do in Zurich at Eastertime
1. Looking for a very special chocolate egg or bunny? Why not check out the wonderful chocolate specialities that Confiserie Honold has in store for Easter – their branches at Küsnacht, Herrliberg and Erlenbach are even open on Easter Sunday morning! Take a look here.
2.They also have a great selection of cakes for Easter too – like this one below:
2. How about a trip to the Lindt Museum of Chocolate – fun for all the family. Take a look here.
3. Why not visit the Rose Fountains Zurich. You can see photos of the Rose Fountains here .
4. There are usually some stunning Easter eggs in the city. The Hotel Dolder Grand in Zurich will be displaying a stunning giant flower Easter egg. The other year they had one created out of 12,000 fresh carnations designed by internationally renowned Finnish artist Jani Leinonen and in 2023 Paul Fleischli of Blumen Krämer florists broke the Guinness Book Of Records for the largest flower Easter Egg in the world which was exhibited in the Wasserkirche! Read all about it and see more pictures here. Please note, however, that this Easter egg was a once off and will not be created this year!
You can see a short Instagram reel here.
5. Trip to Zurich Zoo ? Or maybe take a trip to Knies Kinderzoo Children’s Zoo in Rapperswil. Find out all the details here.
6. Fancy an Easter Brunch? How about checking out some of the great Easter Brunch options available at the following restaurants. There are some great Easter Brunches at the Mandarin Oriental Sayoy, the Ameron, Park Hyatt, Mama Shelter, the Restaurant L’O, Belvoir Park – and on Easter Monday how about an Easter Brunch by Christian Scharrer with alpine views at the Verbena Restaurant at the Bürgenstock?
7. Over the holidays if the weather is fine why not go for a hike? There are plenty of hikes in and around Zurich see here for more information. Or take a look this selection of 6 circular hikes near Zurich. Please just check the weather situation regarding snow at higher levels (especially due to the recent snowfalls) and check the cable cars are running.
8. Boat Trip? Why not take a boat trip on Lake Zurich from Bürkliplatz to Rapperswil? Take a look here for departures.
9. Or how about a trip to the Jungfraujoch or Pilatus or Rigi or Titlis and enjoy the views. (Just check each website before booking).
10. If you visit Pilatus you can see a special art installation ( see photo above) called Breathe with Pilatus for free.
11. Or why not go for a stroll around Zurich in search of Zurich’s top blossom spots?
12. Farm Trip? Or perhaps a visit to the Jucker Farm with the children for a fun day out and maybe buy a picnic from the locally grown produce at the Shop ? Visit the Jucker Farm website here.
13. Or, if the blossoms are out, how about a trip to the Chriesiwäg Blossom Trail near Frick ?
14. Wildlife Excursion? Or take a trip to the beautiful wildlife park at Langnau Am Albis and see lots of wild animals in their natural environment. It’s a great day out for all the family.
15. A trip trip to the Uetliberg (you can either walk up or catch the train up). Read about Uetliberg here.
16. Or maybe you fancy a ride on the Ferris wheel at Bürkliplatz?
If all else fails, head for the hills and why not go for a bracing walk and maybe make a fondue when you get home?
Easter Monday Zwängerle – Zurich Tradition
On Easter Monday, you can usually go along to Rüdenplatz at 10am with a pocketful of 20 Rappen coins and take part in the traditional game of “Zwänzgerle”. It’s a Zurich Easter tradition similar to “egg tapping”. Children hold up hard-boiled eggs and the adults throw 20 Rappen coins (the “‘Zwänzgerli”) at the eggs. If the coin penetrates the shell and sticks in the egg, the adult wins the egg. If they don’t succeed, the child gets to keep the “Zwängerle”. Location: Rüdenplatz Zurich.
Easter Monday Shopping at the Landquart Fashion Outlet
If you fancy some shopping on Easter Monday head out to the Landquart Fashion Outlet which is actually open on Good, Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and also on Easter Monday.
Have fun whatever you do over Easter!
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