What to eat in Zürich after a hike
Three dishes that taste better when you have earned them.
Zürich on a Sunday afternoon, calves still buzzing from the Üetliberg trail — this is when the city quietly transforms into a food destination. The classics earn their place.
Start with Zürcher Geschnetzeltes — veal in a cream-and-mushroom sauce — served with rösti. It is rich without being heavy, the kind of thing your body asks for after a climb.
Then a slice of Apfelküchlein, an apple fritter dusted with cinnamon sugar, and a small cup of espresso. Local rule: no rush. The mountains are not going anywhere.