Living in or staying in Fluntern, Zürich

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the address reports here.

About Fluntern

Fluntern is a leafy, upscale hillside quarter beside Zürich Zoo and the forested Zürichberg. Streets are mostly quiet and residential, with elegant villas, apartment buildings, schools, and convenient tram connections. Daytime activity increases around the zoo and nearby institutions.

Good for

• families
• couples
• quiet seekers
• nature lovers
• culture lovers

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• budget travelers
• beach lovers

Watch out for

• Expect steep streets in parts of the neighborhood.
• The zoo area can become busy on weekends and during school holidays.
• Use normal care with valuables on trams and around visitor attractions.

Sources

• Schule Fluntern, Zürich
• Fluntern
• District 7

Local picks

Food & drink

• Altes Klösterli

  Local · Historic restaurant beside Zürich Zoo serving Swiss dishes in a leafy setting.

• Restaurant Vorderberg

  Local · Relaxed neighborhood restaurant with seasonal Swiss and European cooking.

• Restaurant Blinde Kuh

  International · A memorable dining experience where guests eat in complete darkness.

• LOKAL Fluntern

  Friendly neighborhood café and community space with events and informal refreshments.

• Café Kornsilo

  Industrial-chic café serving coffee, brunch, homemade pastries and regional dishes.

• Restaurant Altes Klösterli

  A convenient place for coffee and cake near the zoo and Zürichberg walking routes.

Sights & things to do

• Zoo Zürich

  Major hilltop zoo with habitats ranging from African savanna to tropical rainforest.

• Masoala Regenwald

  Walk through a large indoor rainforest habitat filled with tropical plants and animals.

• Friedhof Fluntern

  Peaceful hillside cemetery with city views and the grave of writer James Joyce.

• Zürichberg

  Wooded ridge above the city offering broad views toward Zürich and the lake.

• Explore Zoo Zürich

  Spend several hours discovering wildlife habitats, feeding times and family exhibits.

• Walk through Masoala Regenwald

  Enjoy a warm rainforest walk with free-flying birds, lemurs and lush vegetation.

• Hike the Zürichberg forest trails

  Follow quiet wooded paths between Fluntern, the zoo and panoramic viewpoints.

• Visit Friedhof Fluntern

  Take a contemplative walk among historic graves on the wooded Zürichberg slope.