Patroc Zurich Gay Guide 2021
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Accommodation Tips
Hotel Alexander
Hotel. ***, from 90 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
Marktgasse Hotel
Hotel, gay-friendly. ****, from 150 CHF
Design hotel in the Old Town of Zurich, with many sights, bars, restaurants and shops nearby.
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Marktgasse 17
Zurich 8001
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.
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
Gleis
LGBTQ-friendly cultural bar with readings, exhibitions and performances.
Covered outdoor terrace by the tracks with sunset views.
Covered outdoor terrace by the tracks with sunset views.
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Zollhaus, Zollstrasse 121
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Bus: Röntgenstrasse, Tram: Limmatplatz
PlatZHirsch
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
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
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
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
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
Next party: 28 July 2021
Popular gay and lesbian midweek party.
Music: Electro, House, Disco.
Admission: 10 CHF
Music: Electro, House, Disco.
Admission: 10 CHF
@ Provitreff
Sihlquai 240
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Tram: Quellenstrasse
Cruising & Fetish
Play
Next party: 18 September 2021, 23:00 – 06:00
Gay fetish party on the outskirts of Zurich.
Irregular dates, usually on a Saturday night.
Admission: 30-35 CHF
Irregular dates, usually on a Saturday night.
Admission: 30-35 CHF
@ Sektor 11
Andreasstrasse 70
Zurich 8050
Zurich 8050
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
Daily 12:00 – 20:00
Small old gay sauna in the center of Zurich.
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 30 CHF
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 30 CHF
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Seilergraben 41
Zurich 8001
Zurich 8001
Tram, Bus: Central, Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Sauna Paragonya
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 4
Zurich 8004
Zurich 8004
Tram, Bus: Kalkbreite
Männerzone
Fetish gear (leather, rubber, sportswear), toys and accessories.
Incl. Mister B section.
Incl. Mister B section.
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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
Regenbogenhaus
Opened May 2021
Zurich's new LGBTIQ centre with event rooms and offices of various groups and organisations, library and counselling rooms.
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Zollstrasse 117
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Bus: Röntgenstrasse, Tram: Limmatplatz
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.
Also organizes the workshop weekend Naked Men (next date and further information at www.naked-men.ch).
Also organizes the workshop weekend Naked Men (next date and further information at www.naked-men.ch).
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Schiffbaustrasse
Zurich 8005
Zurich 8005
Bus/Tram: Schiffbau
+41 76 222 66 88 (mobile)