The Förderverein Kulturplatz Münsterhof – Association for the Promotion of Culture and Communication at Münsterhof in Zurich – was founded in November 2014 with the support of the Münsterhof Association. From 2019, the two associations will merge and operate as the Kulturplatz Münsterhof Association.

Die Kollektion von charmanten Stadthotels im Herzen Zürichs

21 individuell geführte, traditionsreiche 3- und 4-Sterne-Hotels. Jedes Haus überzeugt durch seinen Charme und die Toplage im Zentrum der Stadt.

Nah zur berühmten Zürcher Bahnhofstrasse oder doch lieber das historisch geprägte Ambiente der wunderschönen Altstadt? Ein Spaziergang entlang des glasklaren Zürichsee’s oder Joggen im Grünen? Shopping, Kunst & Kultur und die trendigen Stadtteile erreichen unsere Gäste einfach zu Fuss oder mit dem Tram.

Wir bieten echte, moderne Schweizer Gastfreundschaft mit traditioneller Herkunft und attraktiven Angeboten der mittleren Preisklasse. Unsere Hotels sind geprägt von ihrer langjährigen Geschichte, Schweizer Führung und gewachsenen, soliden Werten. Unsere abwechslungsreichen Restaurants laden zu Genuss und überraschender Kulinarik ein.

Switzerland’s oldest craft store is 150 years old and features an excellent range of decorative and craft products. It’s probably the nicest and largest shop of its kind in the city.

The Bauschänzli has been the home of the Christmas circus since 1992. The Gasser family of traditional circus performers celebrates a colourful show of events packed full of acrobatic feats, wholesome comedy and live music every year. Pure entertainment at its best.

The City Vereinigung Zürich coordinates several attractive shopping events, kicking off with a festive ceremony to switch on the Christmas lights, followed up by several shopping events, such as a Night Shopping, three Advent Sunday Shoppings and the New Year Shopping on Berchtoldstag.

Das Zürcher Wienachtsdorf am Bellevue findet seit 2015 jeweils im November und Dezember statt. Auf dem Sechseläutenplatz bilden rund 100 Hütten ein gemütliches Dorf, das zum Schmökern, Shoppen und Schlemmen einlädt. Das Eisfeld gehört zu den Höhepunkten des Marktes, ebenso vielfältige Rahmenprogramm für Gross und Klein.

For over 20 years, the Schweizerischer Marktverband (Swiss Market Association) has been organizing the City Christmas Market, which is located between the Jelmoli and Globus department stores and showcases gorgeous, beautifully decorated market huts and an exquisite range of offers.

For more than twenty years, the open-minded and worldly team at Die Abreise AG has been dedicated to creating a festive pre-Christmas season and has served selected delicacies from fine crepes to Alsatian tarte flambé to delicious Christmas stollen.

Smack dab in the middle of the city, yet far away from the hustle and bustle, the Zurich Hotel Glockenhof is a cosy spot. In the winter months, the Älplerstube welcomes you to come on in and enjoy festive treats or you can have a good time playing Bavarian curling in the intimate courtyard.

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The alpine hut’s charming atmosphere is the perfect spot to have a cup of hot mulled wine with friends and simply forget all the flurry and frenzy.

Bienvenue au restaurant Lulu! Sitting down to a delicious refined dish in an elegantly styled space with a view of the lake, the promenade and Sechseläutenplatz is an experience that is simply magnifique. Lulu’s kitchen crew prepares market-fresh, Mediterranean-inspired delights that are sure to win you over. The wine and beverage menu also ensures that events held here create an unforgettable impression. At Lulu we aim to strike a balance between international esprit and regional sustainability.

At the beginning of December, determined swimmers attempt to make it across the 111-metre course leading from Pier 7 at the Schifflände all the way to the Barfussbar at the public bath Frauenbad Stadthausquai. With the water temperature measuring just 6 degrees Celsius.

The ornately decorated Christmas tree-shaped stage offers a festive platform for children’s choirs, school choirs and adult choirs to perform in front of crowds in the holiday mood. The small romantic Christmas market surrounding the stage provides the just right ambience.

Around 500 dedicated employees are passionately committed to their guests’ happiness, making sure they are provided with outstanding service and product quality in every single hotel. And every building has its own unique personal style to spoil its guests.

The joy of playing springs to life at 26 tables: American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, Rocket 7 and Baccarat. Or at 300 slot machines with multiple jackpots. An El Dorado for gamblers above the age of 18.

Wrapped around the traditional Globus department store which offers high-quality range and focuses on savoir vivre, this serene Christmas market provides festive highlights.

Under the motto ‘From Zurich for Zurich’, visitors to this market located right in front of the Fraumünster cathedral can mainly find high-quality products from local shops and boutiques in wonderfully decorated market huts with appealing designs. The accompanying events highlight just how exclusive this festive market is.

One of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe. After the Christmas lights of Zurich are switched on, the venerable Zurich Main Station is transformed into a magical and sparkling fairy tale world, with lots to offer, such as select assortment of goods, an impressive Christmas tree, a panoramic terrace with culinary treats, musical highlights, a children’s merry-go-round and a thrilling Christmas light show. The Cristkindlimarkt has been a staple for over 25 years in the Christmas City of Zurich’s festive holiday programme.

From children to the whole family to determined runners, the participants run anywhere from 1.6 km to 10 km right through the festively illuminated city centre. Taking part is all that counts here.

Over 60 employees around the world work to stimulate and promote the city’s tourism. The Tourist Information in the Zurich Main Station provides guests with everything they need to have for an enjoyable stay in Zurich. From a detailed city map to any type of ticket.