Zurich – Hotels – Luxury
Widder Hotel
Rennweg 7
8001 Zürich
T. +41 (0) 44 224 25 26
W. widderhotel.ch
A stunning luxury design hotel, The Widder is actually nine interconnected listed buildings, with superb architectural features, beautiful furniture and interior spaces, and legendary service. Children are welcomed, and the Widder can organise complimentary cots and rollaway beds. Children stay for free up to and including the age of six, and child-sized robes, slippers and toys are offered on arrival. There is a room service kids menu, and babysitting can be arranged with notice as well. Dads will appreciate the small but perfectly formed gym.
Zurich Shopping – Kids
Franz Carl Weber
Bahnhofstrasse 62 / Rennweg 43
Postfach
8021 Zürich
T. +41 (0) 44 225 78 78
W. fcw.ch
Just along the road from the Widder Hotel, Franz Carl Weber is the biggest and best toy shop in Zurich. A veritable treasure trove which also features children’s books, craft materials, kids clothing concessions and even a pizzeria.
Zurich Things to Do – Kids
Kunsthaus
Heimplatz 1
8001 Zurich
T. +41 (0) 44 253 84 84
W. kunsthaus.ch
Zurich Things to Do – Dads
Centre Le Courbusier
Hoeschgasse 8
8034 Zürich
T. +41 (0) 44 383 64 70
W. centerlecorbusier.com
The last building that seminal Swiss architect Le Courbusier designed is now a museum dedicated to his work and legacy. Unlike his earlier concrete-dominant designs, the building is constructed from a combination of prefabricated steel and enamelled plate elements in bold colours. Le Courbusier’s work was based on the concept of gesamtkunstwerk – meaning total or universal works of art. He combined art, architecture, furniture design, writing and sculpture, and this museum reflects that in the exhibits. Bring the kids by all means, but you might prefer to enjoy it alone.
