Experience the best of Zürich this fall, from the local cuisine to the vibrant foliage to art exhibitions to special events and more. Here are some exciting experiences coming to the city this season.

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Food & Wine

Enjoy a bounty of seasonal vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheese, fish and meat at Market Bürkliplatz. Held every Tuesday and Friday morning, this market is one of the largest local markets in Zürich and offers some of the best foods.

Wine lovers can enjoy Zürich’s two wineries located within the city, both ideal spots for tastings during the harvest season. Zweifel, a popular chips brand, produces local wine, with roots dating back to the 14^th century. Founded in 1834, Landolt, the second winery, boasts one of the most beautiful vineyards in the area, producing 30 different wines with 10 kinds of grapes from the Zürich wine region.

© Food Zürich – David Bierdert

Events

Through Sept. 18, the 11-day Food Zurich festival features more than 100 different events, including professional cooking classes, food tastings, pop-up dinners, kitchen battles, urban gardening and guided tours of the Zürich gastronomy scene.

Don’t miss out on the Zurich Film Festival, Sept. 22–Oct. 2. This festival features more than 160 different movies and sees film lovers and professionals in the film industry come together for an exciting event.

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Digital Art Zurich, Oct. 20–30, celebrates digital culture, bringing together 40 nationally and internationally renowned artists. The festival will include talks, installations, workshops, technical innovations in a cultural context, performances and guided tours by the artists.

Expovina Wine Fair, Zürich’s biggest event for wine enthusiasts, comes to the city Nov. 3–17. As one of the largest wine-tasting fairs in the world, this year’s fair, which marks its 60^th year, takes place aboard 12 boats docked in Zürich.

Schipfe © Courtesy of Zürich Tourism

Fall Foliage

Head to Uetliberg, an outdoor paradise just a 25-minute train ride from the city. At more than 2,800 feet above sea level, Uetliberg is Zürich’s own mountain, offering visitors stunning views of the city, the lake and the Alps. In autumn, this view features vibrant colors from the surrounding forest’s leaves.

In the Old Town of Zürich, The Lindenhof offers another great viewpoint in the fall thanks to the yellow-leaved trees dotting the landscape. Below the Lindehof lies Schipfe, an area where bright foliage surrounds the river.

Museums & Exhibitions

Running through Jan. 8, 2023, the Niki de Saint Phalle Retrospective graces Kunsthaus Zurich, featuring 150 artworks shedding light on this artist’s revolutionary works and her distinctive style.

At WOW Museum, a museum of optical illusions, take part in the museum’s new activity, the WOW City Rally. In this installation, visitors can experience real-life WOW moments on a walk through the city with animated illusions, different challenges and engaging interactions.