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Things to do in Zurich

The lost world of Zürich’s émigrés: an insider guide

For decades the city was a haven for artists, writers and composers in exile — as well as the occasional revolutionary. Here’s where to follow in their footsteps

Fitness in Zurich

Badi behaviour: the joys of river and lake swimming in Zürich

A deep dive into one of the best cities in the world for urban dipping

Things to do in Zurich

Signs of the times: three graphic design tours of Zürich

The city’s streets are a goldmine for fans of modernist fonts and graphic design. Just look around you — and up

Eating and drinking in Zurich

Green party: a guide to Zürich’s flourishing plant-based dining scene

With its many excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurants, Zürich is a welcome outlier in a land famed for its meat- and dairy-rich cuisine

Things to do in Zurich

Portrait of a park: Zürich’s groundbreaking vertical garden, MFO-Park

This playful green space pays tribute to the city’s industrial heritage while expressing its forward-facing take on urban renewal

Fitness in Zurich

Five stunning cycling routes around Zürich

These two-wheeled adventures into the Swiss heartland skirt lakes, cross mountain passes and take in hamlets and fairytale castles

Eating and drinking in Zurich

Ground control: a guide to Zürich’s world-class coffee scene

The Swiss city is steaming ahead when it comes to excellent baristas and charming cafés for your morning hit

Style

Cult Shop: exuberant fashion and homewares in Zürich’s old town

enSoie offers super-colourful homewares and fashion to spark joy

Things to do in Zurich

Mats Klingberg’s perfect weekend in Zürich

The Swedish former financier and founder of Trunk Clothiers starts his weekend with Bircher muesli and a swim – and ends it in a sauna

Things to do in Zurich

FT readers: your favourite cultural highlights in Zürich

Top tips for a city full of surprises, ranging from Chagall in a church to a Giacommeti in a police station, via a lakeside Le Corbusier masterpiece

Eating and drinking in Zurich

FT readers: where to eat and drink in Zürich

Your favourite bars and restaurants across the city

Tell us your top Zurich travel tip