Seefeld Zurich

The cosmopolitan paradise on lake Zürich

Ellen-Aleksandra from Zurich

"Seefeld, to which The Opera House serves as a gatekeeper, will please urban souls with a mix of neoclassical and functionalism aesthetics, oak-shadowed streets, and an excess showcase of small local boutiques."

If you ask a typical Zürich resident where they would like to live - many will mention Seefeld as their dream district. While only very few will get a chance to be a resident, everyone can treat themselves to a day in the most cosmopolitan area of Zürich.

Seefeld, to which The Opera House serves as a gatekeeper, will please urban souls with a mix of neoclassical and functionalism aesthetics, oak-shadowed streets, and an excess showcase of small local boutiques. For the best impression, stroll Seefeldstrasse and Dufourstrasse until one of the many high-end cafes or restaurants lures you in for a break. I recommend MAME for specialty coffee, Razzia for high-end cocktails, and NA081 for Zürich's favorite pizza. If you are up for a rare gem, head to Dufourstrasse 90. There you can visit the editorial office of The Monocle Magazine - a global urban culture influencer, and one of two Monocle Cafes in the world. My personal highlights are their exceptionally tasteful interior and a cozy terrace on a quiet street.

After a refreshing break, head to the eclectic Villa Patumbah for a green oasis and a unique example of colonial influences in Switzerland. If the park of Villa Patumbah didn't satisfy your floral dreams, The Botanical Garden of Zürich, with its sphere-shaped greenhouses full of lush exotic plants is just a few blocks away.

When heading back to the Opera House, diverge to Zürihorn for a panorama of pre-Alpine peaks before following the lake promenade back to the city center.

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Zurich Spotter Ellen-Aleksandra

About me My name is Alex and I am that friend who just came back from another trip, has been to all the obscure corners of the city, and has visited all of the latest events in the area. Actually, most of my time I devote to academic research, where with fellow scientists I try to save the world from the upcoming antibiotic resistance crisis. When I need a break from saving the world, I head outside. This is when I need a new environment as much as I need breathing. The unknown inspires and recharges my brain unlike anything else. Ecological concerns and a busy schedule do not allow me t...

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