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Frau Gerolds Garten
An urban beer garden at the foot of the Prime Tower in Zurich West, with a sunny terrace, shops and art in summer and a fondue room in winter.
At a glance
- Type
- Urban garden bar and restaurant
- Area
- Zurich West (Kreis 5), Zurich, Switzerland
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- fraugerold.ch
Good to know
- Beer garden
- Terrace with railway views
- Winter fondue room
- Shops and art
Why we recommend it
Frau Gerolds Garten is an urban beer garden at the foot of the Prime Tower in Zurich West, and it has become one of the city's favourite places to meet for a drink and a meal. Zürich Tourism describes it as a feel-good oasis, combining a garden, food and drink with small shops, art, a garden community and a varied programme of events, all packed into a compact site beside the railway tracks.
In the warmer months it is at its best. The terrace gets the sun for longer than almost anywhere else, according to Zürich Tourism, and looks out over the railway lines, a typical Zurich West view. The kitchen serves fresh, seasonal food with a varied menu.
When the weather cools, the garden turns into a winter garden with a large fondue room, the Winterstube, which becomes a cosy place for cheese fondue with friends. The winter season runs from autumn to early spring, typically from October to March, and opens in the evenings from Monday to Sunday.
Hours change with the seasons. Zürich Tourism's summer timetable shows the garden opening at 17:00 from Monday to Thursday, at 16:00 on Friday and at 13:00 at weekends, with closing between 21:00 and 23:00 depending on the day, although it also mentions summer evenings until midnight; in winter the Winterstube opens from 18:00 every evening, until midnight from Monday to Saturday and until 22:00 on Sunday. Check the website before you go, as times depend on the season and the weather. Booking is a good idea for the fondue room, especially at weekends and for groups.
Zürich Tourism lists it among the city's bars and lounges. Frau Gerolds Garten suits groups of friends, couples and anyone who wants a relaxed evening among locals rather than a formal bar. It is in Kreis 5, the same district as Im Viadukt, Moods at the Schiffbau and Collective Bakery, and Zürich Hardbrücke station serves the area. A good plan is to spend the afternoon browsing the shops and market hall under the viaduct arches, then walk on for a drink here at sunset, perhaps before a concert at Moods.
Frau Gerolds Garten FAQs
What is Frau Gerolds Garten?
An urban beer garden in Zurich West with a terrace, seasonal food, small shops, art and events.
Where is it?
At Geroldstrasse 23, at the foot of the Prime Tower in Zurich West.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. In autumn and winter the garden becomes a winter garden with a large fondue room, the Winterstube, open in the evenings.
When does the winter fondue room open?
From 18:00 every evening during the winter season, which runs roughly from October to early March.
What food is served?
Fresh, seasonal cooking, and cheese fondue in winter.
Should I book?
Booking is a good idea for the fondue room, especially at weekends and for groups.
What is the view like?
The terrace looks out over the railway tracks of Zurich West.
What is nearby?
Im Viadukt, Moods at the Schiffbau and Zürich Hardbrücke station.