Zurich & Events
Stay at the Hotel Alexander - in the heart of Zurich
Welcome to the new Chocolate Museum of Switzerland
Experience the interactive chocolate world. In the Lindt Home of Chocolate an interactive chocolate tour around the Swiss cultural asset chocolate await you. Only 30 minutes by public transport from Hotel Alexander.
Weekly markets in Zurich
Experience the atmosphere and diversity of Zurich's markets. 11 times a week in the city of Zurich. On 6 markets you will find a great variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, plants, flowers, mushrooms, fish, meat, bread, cheese.
Illuminarium - Artful winter world
In winter, the inner courtyard of the Landesmuseum is transformed into a magical world of light, illumination, illusion, music and culinary delights.
IMAGINE PICASSO
The immersive Exhibition
Christmas village at Bellevue
Around 100 market stalls form a cosy Christmas village against the spectacular backdrop of the opera house and tempt you to stroll around and enjoy a glass of mulled wine.
Christmas market at the main station
Zurich's main railway station is home to one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe.
Dörfli Christmas Market in Zurich Niederdorf
Zurich's oldest Christmas market takes place every year in "Niederdorf". Stroll through the old town and enjoy a hot mulled wine during the cold days of the year.
Magic Park at Zurich Airport
The Christmas festival delights visitors with live concerts, fascinating light installations and culinary delights.
Christmas shopping in Zurich
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Not a problem in Zurich.
Silvesterlauf 2023 - 10.12.2023
Zurich presents itself from its most beautiful side during the New Year's Eve run.
New Year’s Eve party Zurich
Impressive and unique light shows illuminate various buildings of Zurich.
PhotoSwitzerland
The largest public event for photography in Switzerland
Art on Ice
The Art on Ice figure skating gala is a musical and sporting spectacle for young and old.
Laura Pausini
LAURA PAUSINI WORLD TOUR 2023/2024!
Carneval
The ZüriCarneval lasts from February 16 to 28, 2024 and provides unforgettable carnival moments in the city of Zurich's old town with various events.
Swiss Dance Days 2024
The promotion platform for Swiss dance takes place every two years in a different Swiss city. Over four days, 12 to 15 productions are shown, which are selected by a jury of experts. The Swiss Dance Days will take place in Zurich in 2024.
James Blunt - Who we used to be Tour 2024
James Blunt returns to Zurich on March 1st 2024 to present his new album.
Jason Derulo
SUPERSTAR JASON DERULO LIVE IN ZURICH!
Sechseläuten, Zurich Spring Festival
Sechseläuten, the Zurich Spring Festival with processions and burning of the "Böögg". Zurich says goodbye to the long, cold winter nights and is looking forward to the warmer seasons.
SCOOTER
Thirty, Rough and Dirty! - Scooter celebrate anniversary with Arena Tour 2024!
Zurich Marathon
Our special for you: Show us your starting number and you can keep the room until 15.00 hrs on Sunday.
J Balvin
J BALVIN 2024 LIVE IN ZURICH!
Mark Forster
On May 4, 2024 Mark Forster comes back to Zurich with his Arena Tour!
Cycle Week
To kick off the cycling season, everything at the national bicycle festival revolves around the topics of biking, two-wheeled culture, mobility and also lifestyle.
Apache 207
Apache 207 goes on tour in 2024
Nickelback
Nickelback finally live again!
IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland in Rapperswil-Jona
This triathlon thrills both athletes and spectators, because the sporting spectacle takes place in front of a breathtaking backdrop.
Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers: FIVE ALBUMS. ONE NIGHT.
Food Zurich Festival
Il festival per tutti i buongustai, i cuochi amatoriali e i buongustai si terrà dal 6 al 16 giugno 2024.
Blues’n’jazz Festival
Two days, three stages directly on Lake Zurich, thrilling concerts and a unique backdrop: The blues'n'jazz festival in Rapperswil-Jona inspires thousands of guests every year at the end of June.
Zurich Pride Festival
The multi-day LGBTQ+ festival attracts thousands of supporters and friends of the LGBTQ+ community to Zurich every year.
Opera for everyone
The free performance will be broadcast live from the Opera House to Sechseläutenplatz.
Eidgenössische Trachtenfest 2024
From 28 - 30 June 2024, the city of Zurich will host the Federal Festival of Traditional Costumes for the third time after 1939 and 1974.
Caliente! - Europe's largest Latin festival
Caliente! is a colorful festival in Zurich for lovers of Latin American music, cuisine and culture.
Taylor Swift
On 9 and 10 July 2024, Taylor Swift will perform in Zurich at the Letzigrund Stadium. Visit one of these mega shows and spend a pleasant stay at the Hotel Alexander in Zurich.
Allianz Cinema - The open-air cinema on Lake Zurich
The open-air cinema directly on Lake Zurich delights around 50,000 film fans every year.
100. Seenachtfest Rapperswil-Jona - folk festival on Lake Zurich
100 Years Lakeside Night Festival Rapperswil-Jona! Every three years, the Lake Night Festival on Lake Zurich enchants a wide audience from near and far.
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!
Zurich Theatre Spectacle
Founded in 1980 as an international gathering of independent theatres, Zurich's Theater Spektakel has very soon developed into a cultural event with international appeal.
Dörflifäscht
It's almost time again, it's about time. From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th of August 2023 there will be a village fair in Zurich Niederdorf. The biggest restaurant in the "Niederdorf" with many market stalls and culinary delights.
Weltklasse Zurich - International Athletics Meeting
The world's sports stars meet in Zurich for the athletics meeting: Olympic champions and world record holders offer the public sport at the highest level.
Long Night of Zurich Museums
When the museum doors stay open far beyond normal opening hours, it's Long Night of the Museums in Zurich
Rad WM 2024
"Attention cycling fans! The next cycling world championship is just around the corner and promises to be a spectacle in a class of its own. Around 700,000 spectators are expected at the exciting road races, time trials and team time trials.
Zurich Film Festival
The Zurich Film Festival is a platform for the most promising new filmmakers from around the world.