Patroc Zurich Gay Guide 2020
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Accommodation Tips
Hotel Alexander
Hotel. ***, from 140 CHF
Located between central station and Old Town of Zurich, very close to some of the gay bars and clubs. Modern facilities.
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Niederdorfstrasse 40
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Hotel Motel One Zürich
Hotel. ***, 140-190 CHF
Design hotel chain for budget travellers. Modern, clean and good value for money.
Conveniently located in the center of Zurich – many sights, shops and some of the gay bars are within walking distance.
Conveniently located in the center of Zurich – many sights, shops and some of the gay bars are within walking distance.
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Stockerstrasse 61
Zurich 8002
Zurich 8002
Tram: Stockerstrasse
Hotel Platzhirsch
Hotel. ***, from 150 CHF
Stylish hotel in the Old Town of Zurich, above the trendy bar PlatZHirsch.
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Hirschenplatz / Spitalgasse 3
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Beaches
Badi Tiefenbrunnen
Reopened June 2020
Zurich has several beaches along Lake Zurich and the Limmat river. Most popular with gays is the lido ›Badi Tiefenbrunnen‹, idyllically situated at Lake Zurich.
Its gay area in front of the changing cubicle next to the restaurant is well-known for showing and watching the newest swimwear fashion and the results of the hard work at the gyms in the winter season.
Its gay area in front of the changing cubicle next to the restaurant is well-known for showing and watching the newest swimwear fashion and the results of the hard work at the gyms in the winter season.
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Lido, Bellerivestrasse 200-214
Zurich 8008
Zurich 8008
Tram, Bus: Wildbachstrasse
Werdinsel
If you like your bum sun-tanned, you can go to the Werdinsel, a small island on the Limmat river. After the guarded beach you will find the nude beach which is also a gay area. (No cruising, though – the bushes are regularly checked by the police.)
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Zürich-Höngg
Zurich 8049
Zurich 8049
Tram, Bus: Tüffenwies
Cafes
PlatZHirsch
Reopened May 2020, daily 07:00 – 24:00+
Modern gay-friendly cafe-bar (and hotel) in the Old Town.
In good weather with nice street terrace.
In good weather with nice street terrace.
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Hirschenplatz/Spitalgasse 3
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Rathaus Café
Reopened May 2020, daily 15:00/17:00 – 22:00/24:00
Gay-friendly cafe in the center of Zurich, in good weather with big street terrace lounge along the Limmat river.
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Limmatquai 61
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rathaus
Bars & Pubs
Barometer
Reopened May 2020, Tuesday-Sunday 19:30 – 24:00
Small lounge bar in District 4 of Zurich.
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Brauerstrasse 48
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz
+41 76 387 90 94 (mobile)
Cranberry
Nice gay cocktail bar, tucked away in a small lane in the Old Town of Zurich.
Quite popular, especially on weekends.
Quite popular, especially on weekends.
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Metzgergasse 3
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rathaus
Infinity
Lounge bar in the Old Town of Zurich.
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Zähringerstrasse 11
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, Central
Männerzone Bar
Bears-friendly weekend bar in garage look.
Best between 23:00 and 01:00.
Best between 23:00 and 01:00.
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Kernstrasse 57
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz
Petra's Tip Top Bar
Small gay bar with ›Schlager‹ music, at the edge of Zurich's Old Town.
Mixed ages.
Mixed ages.
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Seilergraben 13
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram, Bus: Neumarkt
PlatZHirsch
Reopened May 2020, daily 07:00 – 24:00+
Modern gay-friendly cafe-bar (and hotel) in the Old Town.
In good weather with nice street terrace.
In good weather with nice street terrace.
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Hirschenplatz/Spitalgasse 3
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Predigerhof
Reopened May 2020, daily 14:00 – 02:00
Gay bar in the Old Town of Zurich.
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Mühlegasse 15
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, Central
Clubs & Parties
See also our overview of upcoming Irregular Parties and Events in Zurich.
Heaven
LGBTIQ+ club in the Old Town of Zurich.
Music: House, Pop, Charts, Urban (depending on the respective party – current program on the Heaven website).
Admission: 10-20 CHF
Music: House, Pop, Charts, Urban (depending on the respective party – current program on the Heaven website).
Admission: 10-20 CHF
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Spitalgasse 5
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
+41 78 667 80 01 (mobile)
Heldenbar
Reopened June 2020, Wednesday 20:00 – 02:00/03:00
Next party: 29 July 2020
Next party: 29 July 2020
Popular gay and lesbian midweek party.
Music: Electro, House, Disco.
Music: Electro, House, Disco.
@ Provitreff
Sihlquai 240
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Tram: Quellenstrasse
Cruising & Fetish
Rage & Sector C
Permanently closed since April 2020
For 22 years, a big gay cruising club on the outskirts of Zurich. Well equipped with lockers, bars, labyrinth, cabins, slings, shower etc.
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Schlieren, Wagistrasse 13
Zurich 8952 Schlieren
Zurich 8952 Schlieren
Train: Schlieren (8 min); Night bus N2: Wagonsfabrik
Saunas
Moustache Sauna
Not very big, but probably the best gay sauna in Zurich these days. Both the wet area and the cruising area are very modern, well-kept and in good condition.
Lounge atmosphere around the bar.
Admission: 38 CHF (25 CHF up to 25 years), including up to 5 towels
Lounge atmosphere around the bar.
Admission: 38 CHF (25 CHF up to 25 years), including up to 5 towels
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Engelstrasse 4 / Badenerstrasse 156 B
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Tram, Bus: Kalkbreite
Renos Relax Sauna
Gay sauna in the Langstrasse quarter, next to the Männerzone shop.
Tuesday and Friday mixed clientele.
Admission: 38 CHF (25 CHF up to 25 years, 28 CHF for students), incl. 3 towels
Tuesday and Friday mixed clientele.
Admission: 38 CHF (25 CHF up to 25 years, 28 CHF for students), incl. 3 towels
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Kernstrasse 57 (3rd floor)
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz
Apollo Sauna
Reopened June 2020, daily 12:00 – 20:00
Small old gay sauna in the center of Zurich.
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 28 CHF
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 28 CHF
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Seilergraben 41
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram, Bus: Central, Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Sauna Paragonya
Reopened June 2020, daily from 11:30
The clientele of this gay sauna in the center of Zurich is mostly young rent boys and their older clients (and some unsuspecting tourists usually having an unpleasant and frustrating experience here).
Admission: 38 CHF
Admission: 38 CHF
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Mühlegasse 11
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Shops
Kink-Shop
Fetish gear for men (leather, rubber, military, sportswear), toys, accessories and some fetish related books and magazines.
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Engelstrasse 62
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Tram, Bus: Helvetiaplatz, Kalkbreite
Männerzone
Fetish gear (leather, rubber, sportswear), toys and accessories.
Mister B Concept Store.
Mister B Concept Store.
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Kernstrasse 57
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz
ErotikFactory
Daily 10:00 – 24:00
Large sex shop, straight on the ground floor, gay on the basement floor.
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Badenerstrasse 254
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Tram: Lochergut, Zypressenstrasse
Services
HAZ (Homosexuelle Arbeitsgruppen Zürich)
Psychological support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people, also in English.
Centre and meeting place for various LGBTI groups and campaigns.
Library.
Centre and meeting place for various LGBTI groups and campaigns.
Library.
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Sihlquai 67
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Tram: Sihlquai/HB, Museum für Gestaltung
Checkpoint Zürich
Health consulting, tests, vaccinations, PrEP.
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Konradstrasse 1
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Tram: Sihlquai/HB
Men Bodywork
Massages and Tantra workshops for men.
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Schiffbaustrasse
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Bus/Tram: Schiffbau
+41 76 222 66 88 (mobile)