Visiting Zurich in March: Everything You Need to Know

Spring wine fair held beside Zürich Hauptbahnhof, with tastings concentrated in late afternoon and evening. It appeals to wine focused travellers. Consider booking nearby accommodation to avoid late night journeys after tastings.

Tuesday and Friday market with more early spring produce by March. It works well as a flexible food stop near daytime sightseeing. Wet days reduce the number of stalls, so aim for dry mornings when possible.

Saturday flea market on the lakeside square with antiques and second hand goods. Morning offers the best selection. You can combine browsing with a Lake Zurich promenade starting from the same point.

Open air ice rink season at Dolder runs through winter into March. It offers classic cold weather activity above the city. Evenings and weekends are busiest, so off peak daytime sessions are calmer. Check operating hours before heading up by tram and funicular.

Art on Ice combines figure skating with live music in Hallenstadion. Shows run across late February and early March. Popular evenings and better seat categories sell out quickly, so buy tickets well ahead and plan rail or tram connections to Oerlikon carefully.

Music industry festival combining conferences and live showcases across Zurich venues. It attracts professionals and fans interested in new acts. Some concerts and talks require separate tickets, so plan your schedule early and stay central for easier venue hopping.

March performances continue the opera season with a similar format to earlier months. Choosing midweek dates often gives more availability. As spring approaches, you can pair a show with a twilight lakefront walk before or after the performance.

March brings a mix of permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Swiss National Museum. Weather can be mixed, so it is useful as a backup plan. Combine a visit with nearby Bahnhofstrasse or river walks when conditions improve.