Hot Fun In The Summer Time. My Summer Bucket List

Jump off a Bridge
Yes – jump off a bridge! Preferably into a river, not onto railway tracks. The daredevils among you might fancy the Kornhausbrücke, but if it’s your first time, a dive from the Drahtschmidlisteg (the bridge by Dynamo) is a gentler introduction.

Street Parade
Do I even need to explain Street Parade? An absolute must for any Zurich summer.

Quartierfest | Festivals |Caliente
Zurich hosts countless festivals, from small neighbourhood Quartierfests to massive celebrations like Caliente. Make sure you attend at least one

Pedalo on the Lake
You’ve got to get out on the water at some point. Whether it’s on a SUP, a kayak or – for nostalgic fun – a pedalo with friends, the lake is calling.

Try a New Ice Cream Flavour
Time to ditch vanilla and branch out. Head to Tellhof, Gelateria di Berna, Eisvogel, or any of Zurich’s excellent ice cream spots and try something unexpected.

Outdoor Rave
An outdoor rave is essential. The music, the atmosphere, the sunshine – unforgettable. Whether it’s a big event by Hive, something more intimate at Gerolds Garten or Micas, or even a secret Telegram rave, if you get invited – GO.

Try One of the City’s Water Slides
Nothing screams summer fun like hurtling down a plastic tube into freezing water. Luckily, many of Zurich’s public bathing areas have slides. My top pick? The one at Heuried – splashy, chaotic, and brilliant.

Watch the Sunset from a Bridge over the Limmat
Ahhhhh. Romantic, peaceful – and completely free.

Visit the Frauenbadi or Rimini
Two very different urban oases: one hidden in the Schanzengraben, the other floating in the Limmat. Both are perfect for showing off Zurich to visitors.

Have a Game of Ping Pong
Are you the king (or queen) of ping pong? Even if not, you should definitely take advantage of the many free tables dotted around the city.

Outdoor Grill by the Lake
What’s summer without a lakeside BBQ? Exactly – nothing! Grab a Einweggrill (disposable grill) or use one of the public grill stations and get cooking.

Watch a Film at an Open-Air Cinema
With so many open-air cinemas in Zurich, it’s a summer essential. Whether you’re into blockbusters or arthouse films, there’s something for everyone. Or, bring a date and spend the film snogging in the back row – we won’t judge.

Get Crafty with Summer Flowers & Fruit
Make your own syrup from lilac or elderflower, collect berries or wild plums – summer is the perfect time to get foraging and creative in the kitchen.