Rieterpark
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This small park on a hill is a nice retreat from buzzing Zurich, where one can have a quiet picnic with the kids or enjoy the view on the Lake Zurich and even on the Glarner Alps. Still its very accessible from the surrounding residential area and with public transport.
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Polyterrasse
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This square is part of the ETH Zurich and is a popular hangout for many students before and afer lessons. It's a platform with a scenic view, perfect to: Watch fireworks, have a picnic, get some sun, read a while (for example about the architecture of Zurich), get a feeling for the size and structure of Zurich (especially the old town).
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Sledge run Üetliberg
Fun & Active
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It's just fun to sledge down the 3.1 km long trail. the trail can be pretty fast, depending on whether some parts are icy. In total, it's 330 meter difference in altitude that are sledged down. The top can be reached conveniently with the Üetliberg train leaving at the main station.
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Foxtrail paper chase
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Doing a Foxtrail helps locals discover the city from a new perspective: it combines a classic paper chase with innovative riddles, cool secret messages and historic locations. Locals are on a foxtrail on their kid's birthday, on a hen's night, on a company trip or just on any Saturday, when shopping again is not an option.
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Museum fur Gestaltung Schaudepot
Museums & Galleries
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The Museum Für Gestaltung is an institution in Zürich, and the Schaudepot (roughly translates to "look-warehouse") they set up while some work is being done on the main building is no exception. They always have dope exhibitions going on, usually quite unique. It's the main museum for Visual Communication and Design in Switzerland.
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Wipkinger Park
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This is a perfect hangout to read a book, watch the ducks, let your feet dangle in the water, for a picknick or date, alone or with friends. There is always some space, and in summer, you can go for a swim, too.
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Flea market Kanzlei
Other
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Art students love it for inspiration, students love it to get cheap clothes, and to earn a little pocket money by selling their stuff. Everyone loves it to meet friends, stroll and negotiate. The crowd is mixed, and so are the goods, with clothes and accessories dominating.
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Unterer Letten
Fun & Active
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For many people in Zurich, the public bath ("badi") culture is very important. This particular place is popular among many people. It has a family-friendly pool in the upper part, and a beautiful old wooden part extending into the river. The place offers some action, too: You can walk up, jump into the river, float down, start again..
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Gemüsebrücke
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On Saturday mornings from 6am to noon this bridge hosts a market where residents come to buy mostly vegetables, but also flowers, bread and some fine food delicacies. It's surrounded by cafés, so after you've done your shopping you can stay to do some people watching, too.
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Ice rink Dolder
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This open-air ice-skating rink is close to the city but it still feels like a small trip to get there. It's one of the smaller rinks, and it's quite charming due to it's location and the big tree in the middle of the ice field. It's also a popular attraction for school kids.
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Giacometti entrance hall
Museums & Galleries
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Even amongst locals, this beautifully painted entrance hall isn't very well know. It's hidden behind a simple wooden door of one of the city's police buildings. Still it's the most fiery vault you'll ever come to see. Thank painter Augusto Giacometti who has prettified it around 1924.
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Sihlcity
Fun & Active
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I used to live very close by and called it my "village" because you can get everything you need here: all kinds of shops and services, a gym, dentist, restaurants, hotel, cinema, daycare, club even a "church" (prayer room open to all faiths). There are also seasonal activities on the square like a beach bar in Summer or a fondue hut in Winter.
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