The Best Wedding Venues in Zurich

Wedding Venues in Zurich

WHERE TO GET MARRIED IN ZURICH 2021

Would you like to celebrate saying ‘YES!’ to the one you love at one the best wedding venues in Zurich? Zurich is located in the heart of Switzerland, at the north end of Lake Zurich. It’s the largest city in Switzerland, and a thriving cosmopolitan city with a well-preserved historic Old Town. The official language is German, but the local dialect is a form of Swiss German, known by the locals as as ‘Züriduutsch’.

Keep reading to discover the best wedding locations in Zurich

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Zurich perfectly combines creative modern living, world-class culture and nature in all its glory. On a clear day, you can see magnificent views of the snowcapped Alps from across the lake. Bahnhofstrasse is Zurich’s main shopping street, and one of the world’s most exclusive shopping avenues. The elegant District 1 (Kreis 1) includes the Altstadt, with its cobbled streets, cozy bars, traditional Swiss restaurants and art museums, like the Kunsthaus. Right next to the City Hall or ‘Stadthaus’ you’ll find iconic churches like the Fraumünster, famous for its Chagall & Giacometti stained-glass windows, as well as the iconic Grossmünster. The Limmat River flows from Lake Zurich through the city adding to its postcard appeal, and in Summer you can take a dip in the lake from one of the ‘badis’ dotted along the shore. ‘Lindenhof’ is on top of a little hill in the centre of the city and features a tree-covered park with lovely views over the Limmat, Niederdorf and Lake Zurich.

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious hotel, a cool industrial venue or a lakeside restaurant for your wedding in Zurich, there’s a large variety of wedding venues to choose from. Imagine Zurich being symbolic of a love that has stood the test of time and consider starting your adventure together in a city that dates back well over 2000 years.

Zurich Wedding Locations

Whatever the size of your wedding in Zurich, you’re going to need locations for the reception, accommodation and the ceremony. Fortunately, there are several options for you to consider.

Hotel Wedding Venues in Zurich

The Dolder Grand

The Dolder Grand is an iconic luxury hotel surrounded by nature with magnificent views over Zurich, the lake and the Alps. Not only is it the perfect place to relax and indulge (their spa is out of this world), but it also boasts a stunning collection of art, from Andy Warhol to Salvador Dali. The Dolder Grand is also now one of Zurich’s official wedding venues – meaning you can celebrate a unique wedding ceremony in their libraries on selected dates between April and October. Whether it’s an intimate micro wedding, or a larger reception in their Michelin star restaurant, they have a number of different facilities for wedding parties of all sizes.

Sorel Hotel Zürichberg

The Sorel Hotel Zürichberg sits above the city, at the edge of a forest overlooking Zürich. It has six banquet halls, all with magnificent views, to cater for weddings of different sizes. Two of the halls are in an art nouveau style with stucco details and wooden paneling and offer a stunning setting for your celebration. On warm sunny days, you can enjoy an aperitif on their outdoor terrace, and the view from their garden would make a stunning backdrop for your outdoor wedding ceremony in Zurich.

Romantik Seehotel Sonne

Situated right on the lake in Küsnacht, a short journey from Zurich, the historical Romantik Seehotel Sonne radiates old world charm.  Smaller weddings of 16-40 guests can be accommodated in one of their private dining rooms. Larger weddings of up to 130 guests are held in their ball room, which looks like something out of the Palace of Versailles, with its cloud covered ceiling. Art lovers can also find original sculptures and paintings by Andy Warhol (among others) in their Restaurant Sonnengalerie. Next to their seasonal cuisine, one of the biggest attractions at this wedding venue in Zurich is their private garden right on the water where an outdoor ceremony and drinks can be held in warmer Summer months.

Storchen Zurich

The Storchen Zurich is another landmark Swiss hotel that sits directly on the Limmat River, a short walk from the town hall. Having recently been renovated, this hotel perfectly combines old world charm with a modern edge. They have a selection of unique spaces for weddings of different sizes, whether it’s an aperitif on their terrace over-looking the Old Town, an intimate lunch in their private dining room, or dinner for 100 people in their banquet room. Their elegant bridal suite is the perfect backdrop for your preparation pictures, and has its own private roof terrace. Couples getting married at the Storchen Zurich will often choose to have their ceremony at the Zunfthaus zur Waag which is a 5-10 minute walk away through the Old Town.

Baur au Lac

The Baur au Lac Hotel in Zurich was opened in 1844 and has been operated by the same family ever since. Internationally renowned as one the world’s best luxury hotels, it’s situated a stone’s throw from Lake Zurich, with views of the Alps and a stunning garden for your outdoor wedding ceremony. Inside, rooms tastefully mix Art Deco, Louis XVI and Regency styles, and are individually decorated in neutral tones with colourful accents. They offer an inhouse wedding planning service to assist you with all aspects of your special day. Wedding packages start at CHF345 per person (from 50 guests upwards).

City Wedding Locations in Zurich

Daizy

Located in Zürich, Binz – Daizy is a hip, modern space that still manages to feel cozy & inviting, despite its size. Their open, loft-style event hall can accommodate up to 250 seated guests, or the space can be separated into areas for your indoor ceremony, dinner and apero for a smaller wedding celebration. They offer beautifully presented in-house catering and service with a smile. There’s also a courtyard terrace for warmer days.

Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk is an event location in the heart of Zurich, right on the banks of the Sihl River. It consists of restored shipping containers combinesd with quirky vintage finds, resulting in a fun, eclectic city space. It also has a small outdoor terrace.

Smith and De Luma

Smith and De Luma is another cool, industrial event location in Zürich, Binz for your modern city wedding. Their gallery space is a clean, minimal loft style venue with wooden floors – perfect for an indoor ceremony and/or aperitif, or a seated dinner for up to 200 people. For more intimate celebrations, their restaurant is also available for up to 90 guests.

Restaurant Wedding Venues in Zurich

Maison Manesse

Maison Manesse is the place to celebrate for those looking for an incredible culinary experience on their wedding day. Their fun, modern take on fine dining in a relaxed, urban setting, combined with excellent service AND a commitment to sustainability makes this restaurant one of my all-time favourites. Perfect for smaller celebrations between 20-40 people.

Kronenhalle

The Kronenhalle is a Zürich institution dating back to 1924, located on Bellevue Square. Shortly after its opening it became the meeting point of writers and artists, and boasts a guest list that’s seen the likes of Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Pablo Picasso to name but a few. Enjoy a traditional Swiss dining experience under the works of Chagall and Segantini in the Swiss Gallery for 40 seats upwards.

Restaurant Buech

Restaurant Buech sits high up on a hill, surrounded by fields, with a stunning view of the lake. It has more of a relaxed, rustic feel and the food is fantastic. They have several options for weddings of different sizes, including a pavilion and a private dining room, and can assist you will all aspects of your event planning

Zunfthaus zur Waag

A stylish, historic setting for your city wedding – the Zunfthaus zur Waag is situated on the cobbled streets of the Old Town and is one of four licensed wedding venues in the city of Zürich. It caters for weddings of all different sizes, from micro weddings to parties of up to 80 people.

La Muna

La Muna sits on the sixth floor of the Eden au Lac hotel, with a 360 degree view of the historic city centre, overlooking the lake with the alps in the distance. With a relaxed, festive atmosphere and an inspired Japanese- Peruvian kitchen, this unique location and has two terraces, one of which can be privatized for your wedding aperitif.

Lakeside Wedding Locations in Zurich

Seehaus

The Seehaus is a lakeside restaurant and event location right on the lake in Herrliberg, with a relaxed atmosphere for wedding parties of around 50 -120 people. It also offers accommodation for the bridal couple in their exclusive loft. It’s a gorgeous spot in Summer, where you can have your ceremony on a jetty overlooking the water and enjoy a delicious sunset dinner right as the sun sets in front of you.

Fischer’s Fritz

Fischer’s Fritz is a simple, charming open-air location right on the lake of Zurich with a holiday feel. Their BEIZ restaurant was described by the Tagesanzeiger as a mixture between a French bistro and a Sylt beach bar, and this little gem on the shores of Lake  Zurich really does give you the feeling of being abroad, even though it’s only a short drive from the city. They cater for weddings between 65-100 people in one of their open tents, and from midnight onwards you can party until the early hours of the morning in their restaurant.

Seebad Enge

Charming, beautiful and all about the view – Seebad Enge is a swimming area by day that converts into a wedding location by night. With a huge wooden deck that stretches into the lake for your apero, and a covered area for dining, they offer simple but delicious in-house catering and are available for private events from the middle of May till the middle of September.

Garden Wedding Locations in Zurich

Traumgarten

Say you ‘I do’s’ surrounded by palm trees in a lush, dream garden in Zurich Thalwil. Traumgarten can accommodate wedding parties of all different sizes and includes an elegant white tent for up to 180 guests. Their Bali-inspired wooden pavilion is another covered area next to a pool, perfect for your aperitif or dinner. They also have their ‘Willow Temple’ – built from living willow branches, a highlight of the event location and a stunning outdoor location for weddings and ceremonies for up to 200 people

Giardino Verde

Giardino Verde is a unique space, in that you have the feeling of being somewhere exotic and tropical, without the risk of it ever raining. This wedding location in Zurich is in effect an impressive series of greenhouses, and a stunning backdrop to everything from your ceremony to your reception. There are 4 event rooms which cater for weddings of different sizes. They also offer in-house catering, and a full wedding planning service to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Best Time to Get Married in Zurich

Zurich lies in a mild climate zone and has four very distinct seasons, all of which are incredibly beautiful in their own way. If you want to plan for a warm day with a bit of sun, we would recommend choosing a date between May and October. By May, the daytime temperature can reach around 20C, but it can still be pretty wet. June marks the official start of summer, with July and August being the hottest and sunniest months of the year. By September, things have started to cool down again, it’s not quite as warm as August, but the weather tends to be sunnier and drier. October is the beginning of the golden months, it can cool down quite quickly with some wet and/or foggy days expected in the Autumn, and by the end of November, it’s chilly with a lot of cloud cover and even the first snow. Winter starts in December, where high-lying fog covers the city most days.

As a rule of thumb, it’s best to make sure your wedding venue has a plan B if you’re thinking of having your weddings outdoors.

Can foreigners get married in Switzerland?

Fortunately for foreigners, both residents and non-residents can tie the knot with relative ease in Switzerland. That said, it does take some preparation to get everything sorted before you can say your ‘I do’s’.

In order for two Foreign nationals without residence in Switzerland to get married in Switzerland, you will need to meet the following legal requirements:

1. the couple must be over 18
2. neither must be already married
3. those with a legal guardian must have their consent prior to getting married
4. the law prohibits marriage between (half-)brothers or (half-)sisters, between a person and his or her parent (natural or adoptive) or grandparents

It’s at the discretion of the canton in which you decide to get married whether to authorise a marriage between two non-residents. You would need to submit an application at the Registry Office you intend to get married at, including a number of documents. If you’re living abroad, you can submit your application via the Swiss Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence. These documents can take a while to get together, and photocopies are not accepted, so it’s best to start planning early to prevent any last minute issues if documents don’t arrive on time. Further information can be found here.

Swiss Wedding Packages

Ready to get married in Zurich? Here is an example of our Zurich wedding packages:

• 2hr, 5hr and full-day photography packages
• Assistance with planning and finding vendors that will suit your style
• A private online gallery full of high-resolution photos you can share, download and print
• All travel frees included within 50km of Zurich

Packages start from CHF 950

Hopefully the info here is enough to help get your started planning an incredible beginning to your wedding adventure in Zurich together. If you’d like to get in touch, please feel free to say hello via my contact page.

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