Degenried, Zurich Travel Guide

Name: Degenried
Address: Degenriedstrasse 135, Zürich, 8032, CH
Telephone: +41443815180
Price range: 3
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1767)

A traditional Swiss forest restaurant on Zürichberg, known for fondue, terrace dining and a calm hillside setting above the city.

Wirtschaft Degenried is a rustic Swiss restaurant in a forest clearing on Zürichberg, above the city’s centre. It draws people for fondue, brunch, terrace meals and a quieter, woodsy atmosphere rather than sightseeing. The setting feels removed from traffic, yet it is still reachable from central Zürich by tram, the Dolderbahn and a short walk.

A brief summary to Degenried

Degenriedstrasse 135, Zürich, 8032, CH
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Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Mid ranged
Mixed
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 11:30 am-11 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am-11 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am-11 pm
Thursday 11:30 am-11 pm
Friday 11:30 am-11 pm
Saturday 11:30 am-11 pm
Sunday 11:30 am-11 pm

From Eve

Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Degenried.

Come for a meal rather than a brief stop; the setting rewards lingering, especially on the terrace in good weather.
If you are using public transport, allow extra time for the final uphill walk from the Dolder area.
Winter visits work well too, when the indoor room and fondue give the place a warmer, more enclosed feel.

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Getting There

Public transport

From central Zürich, take tram connections toward the Dolder area, then continue with the Dolderbahn and a short walk of roughly 10 minutes.
Car

Driving is practical if you prefer a direct approach, and parking is available near the restaurant, though hillside roads can feel slower than city streets.
Walking

The last stretch is walkable from the Dolder area, but it is less convenient for visitors with limited mobility or heavy rain.

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What it is

Wirtschaft Degenried is a Swiss restaurant and inn on the wooded slopes of Zürichberg, set at Degenriedstrasse 135 in Zürich. It is less a stop for sightseeing than a place to sit down for a proper meal in a forest clearing. The house has the feel of a long-established local address: traditional, family-run and geared toward lingering over lunch, dinner, brunch or fondue rather than quick turnover.

Atmosphere and setting

The setting is the main reason to come. Trees close in around the building, softening the edges of the city and giving the place a rural feel that is unusual so close to central Zürich. Indoors, the mood is cosy and timbered, with the sort of restrained warmth that suits winter evenings. In warmer months, the terrace becomes the focal point, with open-air tables and a calmer, more spacious rhythm than you get in the city below. It is a place where conversation tends to stay low and meals stretch out naturally.

How a visit unfolds

Most visits are straightforward: you arrive, sit down, order, and stay for the meal. There is no complex itinerary or sequence of exhibits to work through. People come for lunch, a relaxed dinner, drinks, or a weekend brunch, and groups often use it for private events. The experience is shaped by the season. In summer, the terrace and forest surroundings matter most; in colder months, the indoor room and fondue give it a more intimate, sheltered character. It works well for couples, families and small groups who want a meal with a quieter backdrop.

Context and practical expectations

The restaurant sits in the Zürichberg and Adlisberg hillside zone, above the city’s centre but not far from it. Reaching it usually means taking public transport to the Dolder area and walking the last stretch, or driving and parking nearby. That final approach gives the place part of its appeal: you feel the city drop away as the road narrows and the forest takes over. Expect a mid-range to premium bill for Zürich, especially if you order full courses, wine or dessert. This is a dining destination, not an all-day attraction, and most visitors stay for one to three hours.