ZÜRICH

Halal-friendly holidays

Thanks to a growing Muslim population from Türkiye, Albania and the Middle East, Zurich has become more Muslim-friendly in recent years, with numerous halal restaurants and cafes, mosques and hotels offering halal food.

There are many restaurants and cafes in Zurich that serve halal food. Different types of cuisines include Middle Eastern, Turkish, Indian or even fast food chains.

There are a few hotels that serve some halal food and alcohol-free rooms.

Bahnhofstrasse – The historic boulevard enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide and is lined with fashion shops, a variety of restaurants and old architectural wonders.

Bürkliplatz and Lake Zürich - Bürkliplatz overlooks the Swiss Alps and Lake Zürich. Explore the city from the water and the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains on a boat tour on Lake Zürich. You can also swim and have a picnic by the lake.

Old Town - The old town fascinates its visitors with outstanding architecture from the 19th-century, cobblestone promenades and a picturesque view of Lake Zürich. There are several restaurants, galleries and shops. Don’t miss the Grossmünster Church, Zurich's most famous landmark.

Swiss National Museum - It is one of the most important art museums of cultural history in Europe and houses a large collection of prehistoric pile-dwelling artefacts as well as exhibits from the Middle Ages and the 20th century.

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum - In the Lindt Chocolate Museum you can find out more about the Swiss cultural heritage of chocolate. It houses the world's largest Lindt Chocolate Shop (500 m2), a multimedia museum, a café and a chocolate fountain over nine metres high.

FIFA Museum - For all fans of the “beautiful game”, at the FIFA Museum you can learn about the history of football and see how it inspires millions of people around the world. You can also get up close to the original World Cup trophy and play Human Football Pinball.

Since Zurich is home to a large community of Turks and Albanians, there are many mosques in the city that are open for daily prayers. Here are some of them:

Madni Masjid Zürich - Founded by the Swiss Muslim Society, the Madni Masjid Zürich offers Qur’an lessons and is open for daily prayers and Jumu’ah Khutbahs.

Zürich Islamic Center -The Islamic Center Zurich, run by the Turkish community, is located in the heart of the city.

SIG Zürich - SIG Zurich is located in the heart of Zürich and belongs to the Islamic Community of Switzerland. The centre is mainly run and attended by the Turkish community of Zürich.

Albanisch-Islamische Gemeinschaft Zürich - This mosque is run by the Albanian Muslim community of Zürich. Jumu’ah Khutbahs are delivered in Albanian and Arabic.

Mimar Sinan Mosque - Mimar Sinan Mosque is a large space run and maintained by the Turkish community of Zürich. Jumu’ah Khutbahs are delivered in Turkish and Arabic.