Zurich & Events
Stay at the Hotel Alexander - in the heart of Zurich
Welcome to the new Chocolate Museum of Switzerland
365 days of chocolate enjoyment: The Lindt Home of Chocolate delights visitors in Zurich with sweet history, interactive highlights and pure tasting.
Zurich's weekly markets - experience variety and enjoyment
Bright colours, delicious aromas and a touch of tradition - immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Zurich's weekly markets!
flea market Bürkliplatz
This flea market is far more than its name suggests: it is a paradise for treasure hunters on the lookout for unique items and rarities.
Zurich Film Festival
Experience the magic of the Zurich Film Festival 2025 - from 25 September to 5 October, right in the heart of Zurich.
J. Cole - The Fall-Off Tour
J. Cole's global arena tour, ‘The Fall-Off Tour,’ brings his new sounds from his seventh studio album to Zurich – his first appearance in the region in ten years.
Deep Purple
On 16 October 2026, Deep Purple will be stopping off at Zurich's Hallenstadion. Experience this cult band and stay at the Hotel Alexander.
Expovina Wyschiff
From 29 October to 12 November 2026, the EXPOVINA wine ships await you in Zurich - a special experience for wine lovers directly on Lake Zurich!
Felix Lobrecht
Am 13. November 2026 kommt Felix Lobrecht nach Zürich und präsentiert sein neues Live-Programm SELL OUT – ein Muss für alle Comedy-Fans!
Christmas village on Sechseläutenplatz
One of the largest Christmas markets in the city of Zurich takes place directly in front of the opera house on Sechseläutenplatz.
Christmas market at the main station
One of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe can be experienced in Zurich's main railway station.
Christmas market Dörfli in Niederdorf
Zurich's oldest Christmas market takes place every year in Niederdorf.
Circus Conelli - Christmas circus in Zurich
Experience the magic of the Conelli Christmas Circus from 21 November 2021 to 31 December 2026 on the picturesque Bauschänzli Island and let yourself be whisked away into the festive season by an unforgettable show experience!
A sporty start to the new year: Zurich New Year's Eve Run 2026
On 13 December 2026, it's time to lace up your running shoes and get going! The traditional Zurich New Year's Eve run will delight you with its unique setting in Zurich's Old Town. Stay right in the centre of it all - at the Hotel Alexander.
New Year’s Eve party Zurich
Impressive and unique light shows illuminate various buildings of Zurich.
Carneval
The ZüriCarneval will take place from 12 to 14 February 2027 and will provide unforgettable carnival moments in Zurich's old town with a variety of events.
11 April 2027 Zurich Marathon
Our special for you: Show us your starting number and you can keep the room until 15.00 hrs on Sunday.
Sechseläuten, Zurich Spring Festival
From 16 April to 19 April 2027 – Sechseläuten, Zurich's spring festival with parades and the burning of the ‘Böögg’. Zurich bids farewell to the long, cold winter nights and looks forward to the warmer seasons.
Die Ärzte - Eine Gänsehaut nach dem andern!
Die Ärzte: One Goosebump After Another! – Tour 2027" brings stage magic, goosebumps, a sea of cell phone lights, and social awareness to Switzerland.
Hecht im Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
From La Catrina to Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium: Hecht will play the biggest concert of their career on 12 June 2027
"Schifferstechen" - Tradition in Zurich
Only every three years does the Guild of Shipwrights celebrate the "Schifferstechen" in the middle of the river Limmat.
Streetparade Zurich
During the Street Parade, hundreds of thousands of electronic and techno music fans dance around Zurich’s lake basin. But there is also plenty to experience before and after the parade!