LGBTQ+ guide to Zürich

Zürich, Switzerland is a welcoming and inclusive destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, with a thriving queer community and a range of gay-friendly bars, clubs, and events. The city hosts several annual Pride events, including the Zürich Pride Festival, and has a number of organizations and resources dedicated to supporting the local LGBTQ+ community. Overall, Zürich offers a safe and vibrant environment for LGBTQ+ travelers to explore and express themselves.

Top LGBTQ+ venues in Zürich

Jugendkulturhaus Dyamo — other
Kulturmarkt — restaurant
Fick Palast — bar
Dynamo — other
Heldenbar — other
Werk 21 (Dynamo) — event-venue
House of Colors bis House of Books — event-venue
Bibliothek zur Gleichstellung — other
Komplex 457 — other
Hive Club — event-venue

Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Zürich

Kweer Ball - Halloween Ball — 2026-10-31
Regenbogenhaus & Bibliothek geöffnet – Regenbogenhaus & Library open — 2026-12-18
Queertreff im Jugi4 — 2026-12-19
Spiele-Treff — 2027-08-21
Regenbogenhaus & Bibliothek geöffnet — 2026-12-02
Spiele-Treff — 2027-05-15
Neuroqueers — 2027-06-06
Regenbogenhaus & Bibliothek geöffnet — 2027-05-08
Regenbogenhaus & Bibliothek geöffnet — 2027-06-09
Regenbogenhaus & Bibliothek geöffnet — 2027-10-27

Plan your trip

Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.