Patroc Zurich Gay Guide 2021

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Accommodation Tips

Hotel Alexander

Hotel. ***, from 90 CHF

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Located between central station and Old Town of Zurich, very close to some of the gay bars and clubs. Modern facilities.

@ Niederdorfstrasse 40
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

Marktgasse Hotel

Hotel, gay-friendly. ****, from 150 CHF

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Design hotel in the Old Town of Zurich, with many sights, bars, restaurants and shops nearby.

@ Marktgasse 17
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rathaus

Beaches

Badi Tiefenbrunnen

mid-May – mid-September, 09:00 – approx. 20:00, depending on the weather

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.

@ Lido, Bellerivestrasse 200-214
Zurich 8008

Tram, Bus: Wildbachstrasse

+41 44 413 58 00

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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.)

@ Zürich-Höngg
Zurich 8049

Tram, Bus: Tüffenwies

Cafes

Gleis

Opened 2021; Tuesday-Thursday 15:00 – 24:00; Friday, Saturday 11:00 – 01:00; Sunday 11:00 – 20:00; August closed

LGBTQ-friendly cultural bar with readings, exhibitions and performances.
Covered outdoor terrace by the tracks with sunset views.

dasgleis.ch

@ Zollhaus, Zollstrasse 121
Zurich 8005

Bus: Röntgenstrasse, Tram: Limmatplatz

+41 44 545 86 57

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PlatZHirsch

Modern gay-friendly cafe-bar (and hotel) in the Old Town.
In good weather with nice street terrace.

@ Hirschenplatz/Spitalgasse 3
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

+41 44 250 70 80

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Rathaus Café

Monday-Friday 13:00 – 22:00; Saturday 12:00 – 23:00; Sunday 12:00 – 20:00

Gay-friendly cafe in the center of Zurich, in good weather with big street terrace lounge along the Limmat river.

rathauscafe.ch

@ Limmatquai 61
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rathaus

+41 44 261 07 70

Bars & Pubs

Barometer

Reopened 2021; Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 03:00; Sunday 19:00 – 02:00

Small lounge bar in District 4 of Zurich.

facebook.com/barometerbar.zurich

@ Brauerstrasse 48
Zurich 8004

Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz

+41 76 387 90 94 (mobile)

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Cranberry

Reopened April 2021; daily 17:00 – 24:00; Friday, Saturday till 02:00

Nice gay cocktail bar, tucked away in a small lane in the Old Town of Zurich.
Quite popular, especially on weekends.

cranberry.ch

@ Metzgergasse 3
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rathaus

+41 44 261 27 72

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Männerzone Bar

Reopened June 2021; Friday 22:00 – 03:00; Saturday 22:00 – 02:00

Bears-friendly weekend bar in garage look.
Best between 23:00 and 01:00.

maennerzone.ch

@ Kernstrasse 57
Zurich 8004

Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz

+41 43 243 30 43

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Petra's Tip Top Bar

Reopened June 2021; Tuesday-Thursday 18:30 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 18:30 – 04:00

Small gay bar with ›Schlager‹ music, at the edge of Zurich's Old Town.
Mixed ages.

facebook.com/Petras-Tip-Top-Bar

@ Seilergraben 13
Zurich 8001

Tram, Bus: Neumarkt

+41 44 251 78 20

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PlatZHirsch

Modern gay-friendly cafe-bar (and hotel) in the Old Town.
In good weather with nice street terrace.

@ Hirschenplatz/Spitalgasse 3
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

+41 44 250 70 80

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Predigerhof

Reopened 2021; daily 14:00 – 02:00

Gay bar in the Old Town of Zurich.

predigerhof.ch

@ Mühlegasse 15
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, Central

+41 44 251 29 85

Clubs & Parties

See also our overview of upcoming Irregular Parties and Events in Zurich.

Heaven

Reopened July 2021; Friday, Saturday 23:00 – 05:00

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

heavenclub.ch

@ Spitalgasse 5
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

+41 78 667 80 01 (mobile)

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Heldenbar

Reopened July 2021; Wednesday 20:00 – 02:00/03:00

Popular gay and lesbian midweek party.
Music: Electro, House, Disco.

heldenbar.ch

@ Provitreff Sihlquai 240
Zurich 8005

Tram: Quellenstrasse

Cruising & Fetish

Play

Gay fetish party on the outskirts of Zurich.
Irregular dates, usually on a Saturday night.
Admission: 30-35 CHF

playparty.ch

@ Sektor 11 Andreasstrasse 70
Zurich 8050

Saunas

Moustache Sauna

Reopened June 2021; daily 14:00 – 23:00; Friday, Saturday till 07:00

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

moustache.ch

@ Engelstrasse 4 / Badenerstrasse 156 B
Zurich 8004

Tram, Bus: Kalkbreite

+41 44 241 10 80

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Renos Relax Sauna

Reopened June 2021; Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 23:00; Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 06:00; Sunday 12:00 – 23:00

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

renos-relax.ch

@ Kernstrasse 57 (3rd floor)
Zurich 8004

Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz

+41 44 291 63 62

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Apollo Sauna

Daily 12:00 – 20:00

Small old gay sauna in the center of Zurich.
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 30 CHF

sauna-apollo.ch

@ Seilergraben 41
Zurich 8001

Tram, Bus: Central, Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

+41 44 364 11 11

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Sauna Paragonya

Reopened June 2021; daily 11:30 – 22:00

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

paragonya.ch

@ Mühlegasse 11
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

+41 44 252 66 66