Venues
Zurich's Best Rooftop Terraces for Your Next Event
Nothing says Swiss summer quite like a rooftop with a view of the lake, the rooftops of the Old Town, or the Alps on a clear day. Zurich has quietly built up one of Europe's best rooftop scenes — and for event planning, that means real options beyond the usual hotel ballroom.
Here are the rooftop terraces we keep coming back to when a client wants their event somewhere with a view.
La Muña — Utoquai, at La Réserve Eden au Lac
A rooftop restaurant and bar right on the lake, with 360° views over the historic center, Lake Zurich and the Alps on a good day. The Peruvian-Japanese menu makes it feel like a destination in itself rather than just a nice backdrop.
Best for: milestone celebrations and client dinners where the view needs to do some of the talking.
SOHO Zurich — Zurich West
A modern, multifunctional venue with a rooftop bar and dedicated event space in the heart of District 5. Panoramic views over the rooftops of Zurich West, with enough flexibility to run a private party and a more structured event in the same building.
Best for: product launches and brand events that want an industrial-meets-polished setting.
Rigiblick Terrace — Oberstrass, at Sorell Hotel Rigiblick
Set above the city center, this terrace has one of the more dramatic views in Zurich — skyline, lake and Alps all in one frame. It has a quieter, more residential feel than the rooftops closer to Bahnhofstrasse.
Best for: smaller private dinners and events where guests should be able to actually hear each other talk.
Roof Garden — Globus, District 1
On top of the Globus department store, this rooftop feels like a green oasis dropped into the middle of the city, with a wraparound terrace and a Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Best for: after-work events and summer parties for groups who want to be in the thick of the city, not above it.
George Bar & Grill — City center, near the Casino
An elegant rooftop spread across several rooms, with farm-fresh cooking and a serious cocktail list. Feels dressier than most of the rooftops on this list.
Best for: corporate dinners and celebrations where you want a more formal, polished atmosphere.
SILO Rooftop Bar, Event and Gallery — Kemptthal
A genuinely unusual venue: the first silo built by Julius Maggi in 1937, converted into a rooftop bar and event space that mixes industrial history with modern design and countryside views.
Best for: groups who want something that photographs like nowhere else, and don't mind a short trip outside the city center.
Hiltl Dachterrasse — Bahnhofstrasse
Sitting above the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant, this rooftop has two terraces overlooking the city — a good option for groups with mixed dietary preferences who still want a proper rooftop setting.
Best for: team dinners and workshops that want a relaxed, central location with easy transport links.