FOODIES WILL SEE IT’S A ZUR THING
WHEN you think of Zurich, you probably imagine a wealthy metropolis teeming with hardworking business people.
On top of its charming architecture, picturesque scenery and buzzing nightlife, the Swiss city has a thriving food scene which often gets overlooked.
I was lucky enough to spend three days eating and drinking my way around.
Whether it’s sausages or strudel you’re after, you won’t be disappointed there.
Here are my top food and picks. FOOD ZURICH FESTIVAL
If you’re a real gourmand, you should try to visit the city during the festival in September.
It boasts more than 150 events over 11 days, taking place everywhere from established restaurants to tunnels. MAX CHOCOLATIER
If there’s one thing the Swiss know how to make, it’s chocolate, and
Max
Chocolatier will knock your socks off.
The family-run business uses top quality ingredients in its unique handmade chocolates, shunning artificial colours and preservatives. HILTL
Founded in 1898, Hiltl holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world.
Spread over two floors, the Sihlstrasse branch offers over 100 different dishes. FOOD TOUR
Every Friday, gourmets can get the inside track on the city’s culinary scene with a guided walk through the trendy Zurich-west quarter. Learn about the eating and drinking culture of the area’s inhabitants, visit some popular restaurants and sample some local delicacies. THE DOLDER GRAND
If you’re someone who enjoys the finer things in life, the Dolder Grand is the place to be. SWISS
Guests can choose MISS Kayla from two dining options – The Restaurant and
Saltz. I got to try Saltz, which is a little less swanky but still a big step above your average hotel restaurant. GEMÜSEBRÜCKE
On Saturday mornings from 6am, the Gemüsebrücke (which means “vegetable bridge”) hosts a market where locals come to buy vegetables, flowers, baked goods and more.
Make sure you have a wander around the Old Town while you’re here, stopping by the Fraumünster church with its remarkable stained glass windows. JOHN BAKER
This gorgeous bakery uses organic, eco-friendly and regional ingredients to create some of the most delicious bread we’ve ever tasted.
Pick up a croissant, baguette or some of their famous olive bread – you won’t regret it. STEINFELS
Steinfels is a combined brewery and restaurant that specializes in great beers and burgers.
Visitors to Steinfels can also watch master brewer Mathias Müller at work, sign up for special tastings and buy beer to take away.