The Most Beautiful Picnic Spots in Zurich

Here a picnic is nothing short of an experience.

The Best Picnic Spots in Zurich

Still warm, deliciously smelling bread from the bakery, cheese from the fresh produce market, and a water bottle ready to fill up: that’s all it takes to enjoy the Zurich summer. Well, perhaps also the perfect spot to enjoy it all:

Rechberg (Park)

Rechberg

This park is above all known to the students from Zurich University. However, it is still worth having a picnic here. The park enjoys a central location and is very beautiful.

Rieterpark

Rieterpark

Here, in the largest park in Zurich, the city seems very far away. Surrounded by historic villas and very old trees, it is a great place to relax. And in the museum, hungry visitors can pick up a ready-filled picnic basket (see below).

Bad Au- Höngg

Werdinsel

Surrounded by Nature

Here, visitors of all ages can picnic either in the lido area (not for those seeking peace and quiet!) or in the rather more rugged part of the island, which lies between the lido and a nudist zone.

Villa Patumbah, Zurich

Patumbah Park

Picnickers can enjoy a few romantic hours in the grounds of the stately Villa Patumbah. And ready-filled picnic baskets are available to pre-order at the Hammam Basar directly next door (see below).

Waid, View

Waid

Here, visitors can delight in a magnificent view over the entire city, the lake and – on a clear day – as far as the Swiss Alps.

Old Botanical Garden of Zurich

Old Botanical Garden

A walk through the “Venice” of Zurich, Schanzengraben, leads to the Old Botanical Garden – in the heart of the city, yet still seemingly far away. For quiet hours in the middle of Zurich.

Vief of Grossmünster from Lindenhof

Lindenhof

From the Lindenhof, picnickers can enjoy the best view over Zurich’s Old Town. And there is certainly plenty to see – from tourists posing for photos to locals meeting up to play pétanque or chess.

Limmat, Wipkingen

GZ Wipkingen

Whether on the grassy area or on the steps by the river, there is always something going on here. Picnickers have plenty to see and observe. Including the sunset.

Irchelpark, Zürich

Irchelpark

The Irchelpark is an inviting place to relax. With ponds, BBQ sites, running tracks, and fascinating works of art in public spaces, visitors also have plenty of variety.

Orelliweg, Zurich

Orelliweg

(As Yet) Unknown

Located between Zurich Zoo and the top station of the Rigiblick funicular, Orelliweg is something of an insider tip. A few benches along the road invite passers-by to linger and enjoy the fabulous views over the city and lake.

Zürich-West, Josefwiese

Josefwiese

Central, colorful, noisy, and fun: in the Josefwiese park, families meet bachelorette events and birthday parties. People who are not put off by this can have a great time here.

Lake Zurich, Picnic

Around the Lake Basin

Whether the Chinawiese, Rentenwiese, or Landiwiese: around Zurich’s lake basin, everyone can find a great spot for a picnic by the water.

Negrellisteg, Zurich

Negrellisteg

The Negrellisteg – a pedestrian bridge over the railway tracks – is not really suitable for a picnic. However, it is worth stopping here on the way home from your picnic to watch the sun setting over the tracks.

Zürich City Guide App

Discover more picnic spots

The Zurich City Guide app lists other attractive picnic spots: Simply search for "picnic area" and additional idyllic spots on the Uetliberg, in Albisrieden, or on the Zürichberg will appear.

Download Zurich City Guide App

Pre-Order Your Picnic Basket

Don’t have the time or inclination to buy your picnic items yourself? No problem, because packed-to-the-brim picnic baskets can easily be pre-ordered at these locations.