Patroc Zurich Gay Guide 2020

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Accommodation Tips

Hotel Alexander

Hotel. ***, from 140 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

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Hotel. ***, 140-190 CHF

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

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.

@ Stockerstrasse 61
Zurich 8002

Tram: Stockerstrasse

Hotel Platzhirsch

Hotel. ***, from 150 CHF

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Stylish hotel in the Old Town of Zurich, above the trendy bar PlatZHirsch.

@ Hirschenplatz / Spitalgasse 3
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

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

PlatZHirsch

Daily 07:00 – 24:00+

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

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.

rathauscafe.ch

@ Limmatquai 61
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rathaus

+41 44 261 07 70

Bars & Pubs

Barometer

Reopened May 2020, Tuesday-Sunday 19:30 – 24:00

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 May 2020; 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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Infinity

Reopened May 2020; daily except Tuesday 18:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday till 02:00

Lounge bar in the Old Town of Zurich.

facebook.com/infinityzurich

@ Zähringerstrasse 11
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, Central

+41 43 244 88 90

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Männerzone Bar

Reopened June 2020; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00

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 May 2020; 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

Daily 07:00 – 24:00+

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 May 2020, 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

Temporarily reclosed

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

Temporarily reclosed

Popular gay and lesbian midweek party.
Music: Electro, House, Disco.
Admission: 10 CHF

heldenbar.ch

@ Provitreff Sihlquai 240
Zurich 8005

Tram: Quellenstrasse

Cruising & Fetish

Play

Next party: 23 January 2021, 22:00 – 06:00

New gay fetish party on the outskirts of Zurich.
Irregular dates, usually on a Saturday night.
Admission: 30 CHF

playparty.ch

@ Sektor 11 Andreasstrasse 70
Zurich 8050

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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.

rage.ch

@ Schlieren, Wagistrasse 13
Zurich 8952 Schlieren

Train: Schlieren (8 min); Night bus N2: Wagonsfabrik

Saunas

Moustache Sauna

Reopened June 2020; daily 14:00 – 00:30; 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 2020; Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 23:00; Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 02:00/06:00; Sunday 14:00 – 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

Reopened June 2020, daily 12:00 – 20:00

Small old gay sauna in the center of Zurich.
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 28 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 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

paragonya.ch

@ Mühlegasse 11
Zurich 8001

Tram: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke

+41 44 252 66 66

Shops

Kink-Shop

Monday-Friday 12:00 – 20:00; Saturday 11:00 – 18:00

Fetish gear for men (leather, rubber, military, sportswear), toys, accessories and some fetish related books and magazines.

kink.ch

@ Engelstrasse 62
Zurich 8004

Tram, Bus: Helvetiaplatz, Kalkbreite

+41 44 241 28 22

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Männerzone

Tuesday-Friday 12:00 – 19:00; Saturday 12:00 – 17:00

Fetish gear (leather, rubber, sportswear), toys and accessories.
Mister B Concept Store.

maennerzone.ch

@ Kernstrasse 57
Zurich 8004

Bus: Militär-/Langstrasse; Tram: Helvetiaplatz

+41 43 243 30 43

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ErotikFactory

Daily 10:00 – 24:00

Large sex shop, straight on the ground floor, gay on the basement floor.

@ Badenerstrasse 254
Zurich 8004

Tram: Lochergut, Zypressenstrasse

+41 44 241 11 61

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.

haz.ch

@ Sihlquai 67
Zurich 8005

Tram: Sihlquai/HB, Museum für Gestaltung

+41 44 271 22 50

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Checkpoint Zürich

Health consulting, tests, vaccinations, PrEP.

mycheckpoint.ch

@ Konradstrasse 1
Zurich 8005

Tram: Sihlquai/HB

+41 44 455 59 10

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