Ice Age: It's cold and we’re expecting even lower temperatures. So let me offer some tips on how to make the most of winter. Ice rinks: The Dolder ice rink is charming with warm yellow lighting, music and the surrounding forest. While Heuried and Oerlikon offer decent and usually less crowded ice-skating opportunities, the seasonal ice rink at Zürichhorn is very romantic with the city lights and the lake in the background. Bavarian curling: If you like Boccia and Boule, you’ll love Bavarian curling, which involves throwing a stick as precisely as possible. You can compare your skills with others on the Dolder ice rink (register beforehand). Ice hockey: All ice rinks (Dolder, Heuried, Oerlikon) are also open in the evening for some spontaneous hockey (Chneble, as the locals call it). All you need is a hockey stick, which you can hire, and then off you go. Skiing: The closest ski lift to Zurich, in Regensberg, is also the lowest in Switzerland. The City-Lift is operated by the farmer family Lanz. Check ahead to make sure it's running (044 853 03 78), even if there's a lot of snow. I recommend visiting it only in bad weather as the 260 m long slope is jammed with children most of the time. Coffee with Schnaps (Kafi Fertig) is included in your ticket.
Break a leg and enjoy!