Zurich
by Claudia Knoepfel
In this exclusive guide, photographer Claudia Knoepfel shares her personal Zurich: creative corners, peaceful spaces, and secret addresses. An intimate journey through the city that inspires her, told through her unique sensitivity and deep connection with art, aesthetics, and leisure.
@claudia_knoepfel
Claudia Knoepfel transforms fashion into visual narratives full of character and style. Her contemporary approach and aesthetic precision have established her as an influential figure in editorial and commercial photography.
With a unique sensitivity and cinematic vision, she creates worlds that connect the intimate with the iconic, leaving a recognizable mark on editorials and campaigns for major international fashion brands.
VISIT
Flussbad Oberer
Letten
Urban riverside swimming area along the Limmat, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Zurich.
Lettensteg 10,
8037 Zürich
www.stadt-zuerich.ch
Frauenbad am
Stadthausquai
Historic floating women-only bathhouse with Art Nouveau architecture and views of the old town, ideal for relaxing in summer.
Stadthausquai 12,
8001 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 413 58 70
www.stadt-zuerich.ch
DISCOVERING
Kunsthaus Zürich
Major museum of Swiss and international art, featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary pieces. A cultural landmark in Europe.
Heimplatz 1
8001 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 253 84 84
kunsthaus.ch
Museum für Gestaltung
Design museum showcasing visual creativity in all its forms: graphic, industrial, fashion, and architectural design, with a contemporary focus.
Ausstellungsstrasse 60,
8005 Zürich
Tel. +41 43 446 67 67
museum-gestaltung.ch
Museum Haus Konstruktiv
Dedicated to concrete and constructivist art, it hosts modern exhibitions in a repurposed old power station—ideal for abstract art lovers.
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 217 70 80
hauskonstruktiv.ch
READING
Neverstop Reading
Independent bookstore with a curated selection of contemporary literature, art, and essays. A paradise for discerning readers in Zurich.
Spiegelgasse 18 / Untere Zäune,
8001 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 578 09 35
neverstopreading.com
Pile of Books
Cozy, bohemian-style bookstore specializing in English books—perfect for discovering new and second-hand literary gems.
Zentralstrasse 16,
8003 Zürich
Tel. +41 43 333 29 45
pileofbooks.ch
LISTENING
16 Tones
Record store and cultural space with a curated selection of vinyl and live events, focused on electronic and alternative sounds.
Anwandstrasse 25,
8004 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 242 02 03
16tons.ch
Zero Zero Zürich
Cult music boutique with select vinyls of house, techno, and experimental. A meeting point for DJs and collectors.
Bäckerstrasse 54,
8004 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 241 85 20
zerozero-zürich.ch
Katalog Records
Small but renowned record store mixing underground with classics. A must for vinyl lovers and fans of authentic sound.
Weinbergstrasse 31,
8006 Zürich
Tel. +41 43 268 01 12
@katalogrecordstore