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Culture in Zurich
From the influential Schauspielhaus to the historic Theater am Neumarkt, Zurich features some of Europe’s leading performing arts venues. The Comfort Hotel Central Zurich is a flawless choice to experience Zurich’s arts and culture scene, whether you are enjoying a night of opera or an avant-garde theatre performance.
The ornate Zurich Opera House (Opernhaus) is one of Europe’s top opera houses. First opening its doors in 1834, the venue’s stage saw many of Richard Wagner’s works during its early years. The current neo-classical building was completed in 1890. If you look closely at the theatre’s stunning portico you will see busts of famous European writers, including Wagner, Weber, Shakespeare, Goethe, Schiller and Mozart. Inside, the auditorium features an elegant rococo style.
The Schauspielhaus Zurich is one of the city’s most important theatre venues and one of the German-speaking world’s most important performing arts centre. Works by Max Frisch, Bertolt Brecht, Thomas Maan, Botho Strauss, Friedirch Dürrenmatt and Elfriede Jelinek have all seen premieres at the celebrated Schauspielhaus. In addition to the main 750-seat Pfauenbünhe, the theatre also operates three stages in the Schiffbau west of the city centre.
Also in the city is the Theater am Neumarkt, one of Zurich’s oldest theatres. Located in a former baroque palace, some of Europe’s most avant-garde pieces are performed on the theatre’s two stages. Zurich is also home to the annual Zürcher Theater Spektakel, an international performing arts festival that brings together artists and theatregoers from around the world.
Zurich’s World-Class Nightlife
The Comfort Hotel Central Zurich is the perfect launching point for a night of fun in the city. When the sun goes down, a thriving nightlife emerges along Zurich’s bustling streets. You will find some 80 clubs, over 500 bars and countless restaurants in Switzerland’s largest city. When out and about, be sure to try local beers on tap including TurbinenBräu, Amboss and Hirnibräu.
One of the city’s top nightlife districts is Niederdorf in the Old Town. The area’s stylish and trendy hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars celebrate music and life. From Caribbean restaurants to Brazilian bars to punk music clubs, the world’s best entertainment can be found along Niederdorf. An up-and-coming nightlife hotspot is Zurich West, which is located near Escher-Wyss and the Zurich Hardbrücke station. The former industrial site is also home to the Prime Tower, the city’s tallest building.
Each year in August the city hosts the Street Parade, a world-famous celebration of techno music and love. The electrifying festival attracts nearly a million revellers and is held along the beautiful shores of Lake Zurich. Whether you are visiting for the Street Parade or are looking to unwind at the end of the day, the Comfort Hotel is an ideal base when visiting the city with welcoming rooms and world-class amenities.