Restaurant Florentin
4.5
Under the supervision of Agudas Achim Zurich
Meat - modern Israeli · CHF CHF CHF
Lavaterstrasse 33, 8002 Zürich
Switzerland
Zurich
One of the largest and most established Orthodox Jewish communities in Europe, centered on the Enge and Wiedikon districts with a wide range of kosher restaurants and grocery stores
Photo: Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0
Candle lighting
18:05
10/23/2026
Havdalah
19:04
10/24/2026
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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Eruv in Zurich: there is an eruv for Shabbat
Zurich has a 14 km² eruv linking Wiedikon, Enge and Wollishofen. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.
Eruv map and weekly statusShabbat meals in Zurich
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat, so Friday-night dinner and Shabbat lunch are at the Chabad house. Register ahead - most close bookings by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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Babi's Bagel Shop
4.2
Dairy mehadrin, IRG / Agudas Achim Zurich
Dairy - bagels & deli · CHF CHF
Bederstrasse 102, 8002 Zürich
Tinyfish Sushi
4.7
Locally supervised - confirm certification details with the restaurant
Kosher sushi · CHF CHF CHF
Bleicherweg 10, 8002 Zürich
Kol-Tuv
4
Under the supervision of Adass Jeschurun (IRG) and Agudas Achim Zurich
Meat butcher & takeaway · CHF CHF
Ämtlerstrasse 8, 8003 Zürich
Oakberry Zurich
Kosher
Pareve - acai bowls and smoothies · £
St. Annagasse 18, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Jewish life in Zurich
Photo: Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0Synagoge Zürich Löwenstrasse (ICZ)
4.3
Traditional-egalitarian
Löwenstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich
Historic (1884)Moorish Revival style
Photo: Lantus · CC BY-SA 3.0Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Zürich (IRG)
4.6
Orthodox Ashkenaz
Freigutstrasse 37, 8002 Zürich
Established Haredi communityArt Deco style (1924)
Agudas Achim
4.5
Sefard-Chassidish
Erikastrasse 8, 8003 Zürich
Beit Midrash with library
Illustrative photoRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsOr Chadasch
4.5
Reform/Progressive
Hallwylstrasse 78, Zürich
Reform
For a restful Shabbat
Recommended hotels & apartments in Zurich
Available hotels and apartments in this destination, shown together with our synagogues, Chabad houses and mikvehs - so you can see at a glance what is within walking distance.
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4.1
★★★
About a 10-minute walk from Chabad and the Enge-Wiedikon communities
150CHF / night
Shabbat-friendlyIn the Wiedikon districtNot a certified kosher hotel
Hotel St. Georges
4.2
★★★
About a 15-minute walk from the Great Synagogue
130CHF / night
Near the Enge districtNot a certified kosher hotel
Illustrative photoLori Payne / UnsplashThe Home Hotel Zürich
About 3 min walk to Chabad Lubavitch Switzerland (Beth Chabad).
Illustrative photoTravel Adventures / StockSnapEngimatt City & Garden Hotel
About 4 min walk to Chabad Lubavitch Switzerland (Beth Chabad).
Shabbat-friendly
Illustrative photorawpixelMotel One Zurich
About 5 min walk to Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Zürich (IRG).
Illustrative photorawpixelB2 Hotel Zürich
About 7 min walk to Chabad Lubavitch Switzerland (Beth Chabad).
Illustrative photoubeyonroad / UnsplashPark Hyatt Zurich
About 9 min walk to Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Zürich (IRG).
Illustrative photoAparna Johri / UnsplashLocke am Platz Zurich
About 9 min walk to Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Zürich (IRG).
Photo: Ank Kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0Bahnhofstrasse
4.7
Shopping Boulevard
1-2 hours
Photo: Kuhnmi · CC BY-SA 4.0Uetliberg
4.6
Viewpoint
2-3 hours
Photo: Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0Lake Zurich Boat Cruise
4.6
Lake Cruise
1-2 hours
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0Rhine Falls (Rheinfall)
4.7
Day Trip - Nature
Half day (including travel)
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Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in Zurich
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Before you fly to Zurich
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Our guide
Since January 2026 Zurich has had an eruv connecting the Enge, Wiedikon and Wollishofen neighbourhoods - about 18 km long - allowing carrying on Shabbat between those areas. It's worth checking with the local community that it's up that particular week, since an eruv needs regular inspection.
Stay in the kosher area of Zurich
Zurich does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Chabad Lubavitch Switzerland (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Zurich.
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Nearby destinations
More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about Zurich
- Where to eat kosher in Zurich?
- We list 5 kosher restaurants in Zurich, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Zurich?
- There are 4 synagogues and 2 Chabad houses in Zurich, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Zurich?
- Hotels and apartments in Zurich, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Zurich?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Zurich are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in Zurich?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Shabbat meals in Zurich are hosted by Chabad ESRA, with advance registration - the booking link is on this page.