We take you above the clouds of Zurich and provide you with the best addresses at breathtaking rooftops. Join us for a refreshing cocktail during the midday heat or a 5-course dinner in the cooler evening.
Jelmoli
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Where: Seidengasse 1, 8001 Zurich
This green urban oasis invites you to enjoy a refreshing drink – especially when the sun is beating down on our heads and we feel like a roast chicken on a rotisserie stick. Shopping at Jelmoli is much easier with a cool head.
Roof Garden
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Where: Schweizergasse 11, 8001 Zurich
Even as a village kid, you know that Globus is a go-to for every Zurich resident. However, the real attraction for hot summer days is located directly above: The Roof Garden Restaurant and Bar offers you the best view of Bahnhofstrasse, although the menu here is almost more interesting.
Hiltl roof terrace
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Where: Bahnhofstrasse 88, 8001 Zurich
The Hiltl roof terrace is located in the middle of Zurich’s famous Bahnhofstrasse. The legendary vegetarian and vegan restaurant offers an oasis for hipster matcha drinkers and the Mecca of plant-based cuisine on its terrace. Try your favorite dishes at the buffet while watching the shoppers wandering around the shopping mall.
La Muña
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Where: Utoquai 45, 8008 Züric
The roof terrace of La Muña and Lake Zurich are only separated by a railing – here we are literally just a stone’s throw away from the best place to cool off in Zurich. First, however, we prefer to immerse ourselves in the world of exquisite Peruvian flavors on the menu at La Muñas in the Hotel La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich.
George Bar and Grill
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Where: Sihlstrasse 50, 8001 Zurich
Urban chic, comfortable lounge furniture and refreshing ceviche – the George Bar is an experience for the eyes and palate that you won’t soon forget. Here you have the best view over the brightly lit rooftops of Zurich at night. On this terrace on Sihlstrasse, you will be tempted by modern design and a menu that scores with cold dishes.
Club the Hard One
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Where: Hardstrasse 260, 8005 Zurich
Funnily enough, “The Hard One” is also located on Hardstrasse and not only has a vibrant nightlife, but is also great in daylight: with lounges for hire, the club is perfect for a night out with your whole circle of friends. But don’t worry, a tasty aperitif is also provided for your stomach.
Sablier Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
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Where: The Circle 23-Airport CH, 8058 Zurich
The Sablier Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in The Circle at Zurich Airport is the ideal place for fashion and lifestyle enthusiasts. Here you can put your feet up after a shopping trip to the Circle shopping center. Those who like to linger longer can also indulge in French fine dining.
Sonnenberg Zurich
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Where: Hitzigweg 15, 8032 Zurich
Luigi and his team will take you on a culinary journey to Napoli and spoil you with specialties from the Mediterranean: from fish to pizza and pasta, there is everything here that Nonna also serves up late at night in the olive tree garden. Better come with an empty stomach so that you still have room for a piece of pasta frolla with espresso after the secondi piatti.
Jules Verne Panorama Bar
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Where: Uraniastrasse 9, 8001 Zurich
The Jules Verne Panorama Bar is a welcome alternative to an evening glass of gin on your own couch, especially for drink lovers: instead of unfolded laundry and the mess the kids have left behind, the Panorama Bar offers the ultimate view over the whole of Zurich, surrounded by selected whiskey, tequila and co.
The Nest at Storchen
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Where: Wein Pl. 2, 8001 Zurich
The nest on Weinplatz is the roof terrace of the Storchen Zurich and the best place to admire the Limmat and Zurich’s old town from a bird’s eye view. Accompanied by caviar, champagne and a cigar bar, you feel like a member of the Denver clan here.
Rigiblick Terrace
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Where: Germaniastrasse 99, 8044 Zurich
Just outside the city center, we drive into the countryside and are warmly welcomed by the open doors of the Rigiblick restaurant. We settle down on the large round terrace that rises up in front of the miniature castle. A bit cheesy, yes, but who would say no to such a fairytale scene?
Wine tavern
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Where: Niederdorfstrasse 13, 8001 Zurich
We have just indulged our senses with a wine tasting and aperitif platter in the cool cellar of the Hotel Hirschen wine tavern – but now we are really in a drinking mood! So take your legs in your hands and head up to the roof – with this view of the whole city, it’s definitely worth it!
Clouds Bar
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Where: Maagpl. 5, 8005 Zurich
The Clouds Bar on Maagplatz is undoubtedly the most beautiful and highest rooftop terrace in the city of Zurich. If you’re afraid of heights, you should look for another destination, because the 35th floor is a bit too high. The first floor can make you dizzy. The elegant and modern atmosphere is a jewel for locals and tourists alike with
extensive cocktail menu.
Lady Hamilton roof terrace
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Where: Beatengasse 11, 8001 Zurich
The romantic view from the newly renovated Lady Hamilton rooftop terrace will cast a spell over you and your better half in Zurich’s historic old town. This is the ideal place to sit back, enjoy a delicious coffee and be transported back to the flair of the centuries. Perfect for a quiet afternoon or a romantic sunset date.
Griederbar
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Where: Bahnhofstrasse 30, 8001 Zurich
Shopping is exhausting. So if you need to take a short breather in between, the best place to go is the Griederbar. This little oasis with a view of Paradeplatz is located on the top floor of the Bongénie Grieder department store. That means: first admire what’s hanging on the clothes rails downstairs and then head upstairs for a cool drink. Or vice versa?
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Where: Bahnhofstrasse 74 8001 Zurich
No, that’s not a placeholder for a title, but the name of the next rooftop bar. Best known in Zurich as the Modissa bar, this place impresses with its beautiful view and fusion cuisine. And even though the fashion house is no longer at home there, the bar remains our favorite place to refuel on Bahnhofstrasse.
bQm
The best thing about studying was the student life. You can have it back – at least for one evening – at the bQm. This student bar below the Polyterrasse offers a great view of the city on the Limmat, a good atmosphere every evening and reasonably priced drinks. And as a non-student – unlike the majority of guests – you can have a drink here without a guilty conscience. After all, you don’t have any lectures the next day.
Need to cool off? Here are the best gelaterias in the city on the Limmat. And for the less beautiful days, you can find the best bars in Zurich here.
