Zurich has around 130 rainy days a year. The good news: the city has more to offer indoors than cinema and shopping. Here are twelve indoor activities, sorted by what they do, with duration, price range and the question of who they suit.
12 indoor activities in Zurich
- Escape room (60 minutes, from CHF 35 per person): solving puzzles in teams of 2 to 6. At Escape City in Altstetten six themed rooms from family to horror, with a bar afterwards. For couples, families from 12, groups up to 36.
- Bouldering (2 hours, CHF 20–30): climbing without a rope in a hall. Sporty, for couples and small groups.
- Indoor pool or thermal spa (half a day, CHF 10–60): from the municipal pool to the thermal baths. Relaxation, families.
- Museum (2 hours, CHF 0–25): Kunsthaus, Landesmuseum, FIFA Museum, Museum für Gestaltung. For anyone who wants quiet.
- Bowling or billiards (2 hours, CHF 15–30): relaxed, lots of conversation. Groups up to 40.
- Cinema with the good seats (2.5 hours, CHF 20): the classic, best in the afternoon.
- Trampoline park (1 to 2 hours, CHF 20–30): for children and teenagers; adults are exhausted after an hour.
- Indoor minigolf or blacklight golf (1.5 hours, CHF 15–25): families and dates.
- Cooking class (3 to 4 hours, CHF 120–180): couples and teams up to 20.
- Kart track or simulator (1 hour, CHF 40–80): adrenaline, small groups.
- Library or board game café (open-ended, CHF 0–10): cheap, relaxed, as two or four.
- Market hall or food court (2 hours, by appetite): food as the programme, for groups with different tastes.
Which activity suits whom
| Group | First choice | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Couple | Escape room for two | Cooking class, cinema |
| Family with children from 12 | Escape room (Ninja Turtles, Titanic) | Indoor pool, trampoline |
| Family with younger children | Trampoline park, minigolf | Museum with children’s programme |
| Group of friends 6–12 | Escape room split across two rooms | Bowling |
| Team 20–60 | Escape room with apéro | Cooking class in shifts |
Why the escape room is the first choice in the rain
It takes exactly one hour, needs no equipment, works for every age from 12 and gives you something to talk about afterwards. At Escape City you can choose a free time online, often the same day, and stay in the bar & lounge after the game until the rain has passed. Free parking and the Bändliweg stop right outside the door.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Zurich in the rain with a group?
Escape room, bowling, cooking class or museum. For groups of seven or more, an escape room centre with several parallel rooms suits; at Escape City up to 36 people at once.
Which indoor activity in Zurich suits children?
From 12 years the escape room (Ninja Turtles or Titanic), for younger children trampoline park, indoor pool or minigolf.
How long does an escape room take?
60 minutes of play plus a short briefing. With the bar afterwards, plan two hours.
Can you book an escape room spontaneously?
Yes, online via the calendar, often the same day. At the weekend it pays to book the day before.
How much does an escape room cost per person?
CHF 35 to 49.50 depending on group size: CHF 99 for 2 to CHF 210 for 6 players per room.
