Eating cheese fondue is beloved Swiss tradition and a fun way to spend a cold weather evening with friends and family.
Fondue isn’t difficult to find. But there are many special places to enjoy it, particularly in winter, including popup chalets at Christmas markets, tram rides and gondola cars.
Below are our favorite places to enjoy fondue in Zürich. For some of the fondue experiences below, you will need to book well ahead as demand is high and space is limited.
Popup Fondue Chalets at Christmas Markets
1. Fondue Chalet at Weihnachtsdorf Christmas Market
At the Zürich Weihnachtsdorf Christmas Market near the opera house, you’ll find the “Klosters Hüschi” popup fondue chalet. It’s a great place to warm up and rest your feet after cruising the market stands.
You can make reservations for the Fonduestübli room for lunch or dinner. With room for 400 guests, it’s a huge venue that can get a little loud, particularly on evenings and weekends.
- Location: Zürich Sechseläutenplatz
- Cost: Fondue starting at CHF 31.20/person
- Dates: 20 Nov to 23 Dec 2025 / Mon to Sat 11:00 – 24:00, Sun 11:00 – 23:00
- Website: www.wienachtsdorf.ch
2. Illuminarium Fondue Chalet
During November and December, the courtyard of the Landesmuseum is lit with thousands of fairy lights, making for a very festive atmosphere.
In the courtyard, there are several food stands where you can meet with friends. If you prefer to stay warm, you can book an indoor table at their fondue chalet.
It’s a nice option if you plan to see the Illuminarium light show also in the courtyard. The chalet and the fondue is fine, but not the most charming chalet in the city in our opinion.
- Location: Landesmuseum – Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich
- Cost: Fondue starting at CHF 31/person
- Dates: 7 Nov to 30 Dec 2025 (closed 24 & 25 Dec) / daily 17:00 – 23:00
- Website: illuminarium.ch
3. Weihnachtsallee Fondue Chalet
Weihnachtsallee is the newest Christmas market in Zürich, filling the center of the outdoor shopping mall near the Zürich HB train station. They have a large Fondue Chalet, with a delightful indoor space seating up to 250 guests.
In addition to fondue, they serve other Swiss winter classics like Älpermagronen and Raclette. For fondue, you need to reserve ahead, only available during specific time windows.
- Location: Europaallee Zürich
- Dates: 20 Nov to 23 Dec 2025 / 11:00 – 24:00
- More info: www.weihnachtsallee.ch
4. Lulu Fondue Tents at Weihnachtsdorf Market
During Christmas season, the Lulu restaurant sets up fondue tents on their terrace overlooking the market. It’s a magical setting and convenient location.
They have seating in festively decorated tents and see-thru bubble iglus, but you cannot specify a preference when reserving.
In 2025, their fondue mix comes from Gstaad, with truffle and champagne variants. They have vegan fondue from New Roots. They also have Raclette and a few non-cheese options.
- Location: Lulu Restaurant – Sechseläutenpl. 1, 8001 Zürich
- Dates: 14 Nov – 20 Dec 2025
- Cost: Fondue CHF 35-45/person including bread and potatoes
- Website: www.fonduezelt-lulu.ch
5. “Cheese am See” Fondue Iglus at LUX
LUX Restaurant has a lovely terrace overlooking Lake Zurich. In Christmas season, they set up transparent “iglu” bubbles, where you can enjoy fondue in a festive setting.
We recommend going with a group of 6-8 so you can fill up your bubble, without other guests joining.
Their fondue is a special in-house mix and can optionally have black truffle or bacon. They also have New Roots vegan fondue.
- Location: LUX Restaurant – Claridenstrasse 3, 8002 Zürich
- Dates: 14 Nov – 20 Dec 2025
- Cost: Fondue CHF 36-42/person including bread / extra for sides like boiled potatoes
- Website: www.cheeseamsee.ch
6. Uetliberg “Maiensäss” Fondue Chalet
This fondue chalet is at the top of the Uetliberg mountain above Zürich city. From October to March, you can enjoy fondue at their “Maiensäss” fondue chalet, in the rustic style of a traditional chalet from the Engadin region.
To get there, you ride the S10 train from Zürich city up the Uetliberg mountain, about 20 mins. Then a short walk to the restaurant and beautiful viewpoint over the city and lake.
From first Advent, you’ll also find a winter market on Uetliberg, with market stalls, mulled wine, candle dipping, camel rides, etc. So that would be the ideal time to visit.
- Location: Uetliberg / ride S10 train from Zürich HB to Uetliberg stop
- Dates: October to March / daily 18:00 to 21:30 / reservations recommended
- Cost: Fondue starting at CHF 34/person, extra for sides like boiled potatoes
- Website: utokulm.ch
7. Fondue Alp
Note: In 2025, due to construction near the Grossmünster, Fondue Alp is located at the Elsässer Markthalle in Zürich Altstetten, about a 15 min tram ride from the old town.
This cute wooden chalet appears during Christmas season next to the Grossmünster cathedral in the Zürich old town. The interior is super cosy and really feels like you are in the Swiss alps.
It’s a popular spot, particularly for groups. So reserve early to get your desired date.
- Website: www.fondue-chalet.ch
- Location: Zürich Grössmünsterplatz
- Dates: 20 Nov to 23 Dec 2025 / daily 11:30 – 23:00, until midnight on Fr & Sat
8. Frau Gerold’s Garten
From October to March, this summer beer garden turns into a festive Wintergarten, offering fondue and raclette to enjoy in their festive winter garden or indoor “Winterstübli.”
For the indoor seating, best to make a reservation. For the outing seating, you don’t need a reservation; just order at the counter then find table under the fairy lights, perhaps near one of the fires to help warm you up.
- Location: Geroldstrasse 23, 8005 Zürich
- Dates: 15 Oct 2025 to 7 March 2026
- More info: www.fraugerold.ch
Fondue on the go
9. Zürich Fondue Tram
As you ride around Zürich, you’ll enjoy a three course menu including a cheese fondue, starter and dessert. They offer an alternative vegan menu that includes a pasta dish for the main.
This always sells out early. Reservations usually can be made starting the third week of September.
- Location: Zürich Bellevue – special events tram stop
- Cost: Adult CHF 109, Child under 12 CHF 55
- Dates: 14 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026
- Website: extrafahrten.vbz.ch
10. Fondue Tuk-Tuk Tour of Zürich
Combine a sightseeing tour of Zürich with cheese fondue as you ride around the city on an electric tuk-tuk. We often see these tours go by as we run errands in the city and people definitely look like they are enjoying themselves.
The price includes the guided tour, fondue with accompaniments, and a glass of wine. Each tuk-tuk can fit 2-4 people with the fondue table. You won’t be seated with strangers. The tour is available in English or German.
- Location: pick up at Europaallee 8, 8004 Zurich
- Cost: starts around CHF 300 for 2 people
- Website: www.tuktuk.ch
11. Lake Zürich Fondue Cruise
Ride a boat around Zürich lake while eating fondue or raclette with friends. Most tables are inside, but if you prefer fresh air, they have a couple outdoor tables. This is popular choice for work and family parties.
The fondue boat runs on Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings. It leaves from the Zürich Bürkliplatz dock at 19:15 and returns at 21:30.
The price includes all you can eat cheese fondue or raclette and buffet side dishes like potatoes, onions, pickles, apple slices, etc. You can order starters and desserts for an extra fee.
- Location: Orellistrasse 21, 8044 Zürich (near Zürich Zoo)
- Cost: Adult CHF 65, Child (6-11) CHF 32.50. -42 pp including bread, potatoes and pickles
- Dates: October through mid April / times vary by day of week
- Website: www.zsg.ch
12. Fondue train – Churchill Red Arrow
This vintage train was showcased at the Swiss National Exposition in 1939. It was later nicknamed “The Churchill” after Winston Churchill traveled through Switzerland on this train. Now it hosts special events and dinners on the go.
During winter, you can enjoy a fondue dinner on the “Churchhill” as it travels around the countryside. The train leaves Zürich HB main station at around 17:30 and returns at around 22:00 (check the program for your selected day).
The menu includes fondue with bread, potatoes and onions. Drinks, starters and dessert may be purchased separately.
This train only runs a couple times during winter season and it books out quickly. Book here.
- Location: departs Zürich HB
- Cost: Fondue CHF 119/adult (min 2 persons)
- Dates: 1&2 Dec 2025, 9&10 Jan 2026, 6&7 Feb 2026
- More info: sbb.ch
Fondue Restaurants
These restaurants serve fondue year round in a cozy, traditionally Swiss atmosphere.
13. Chäsalp
Chäsalp is probably the most popular fondue restaurant for Zürich locals. It’s is in a delightfully renovated farm building, on the Zürichberg hill just east of the city.
While they offer fondue year round, it’s nicest to visit in winter when they decorate with a festive vibe. They also serve Raclette, Alpine cheese macaroni in a variety of flavors, starter salads, and dessert.
In addition to the classic Moitié-Moitié and their house blend, they offer a variety of interesting fondue cheese flavors including chili, buffalo mozzarella, morel mushroom, tomato sauce, herb and more. Fondues are served with bread and potatoes for dipping.
- Location: Tobelhofstrasse 236, 8044 Zürich
- Open: winter season from mid November
- Cost: Fondue starting at CHF 29/person
- Website: chaesalp.ch
14. Felsenegg
This restaurant is perched on the Zürich “mountain” west of the city, with a large terrace overlooking Lake Zürich and the alps beyond.
In winter, you can enjoy fondue in their cozy restaurant full of traditional Swiss charm. Their menu has lots of other classic Swiss dishes like rösti, capuns, raceltte, alpine macaroni, and more.
Getting to this restaurant is half the fun. From Adliswil, you can ride a cable car up the and then a short 5 minute walk to the Felsenegg restaurant.
Alternatively, you can drive and park at the Buchenegg pass and walk about 20 mins along the forested ridge to the restaurant, particularly charming when it snows.
- Location: See Restaurant Felsenegg on map. Get there with Adliswil-Felsenegg cable car at Zelgstrasse 80, 8134 Adliswil
- Cost: Fondue CHF 33/person, sides extra
- Dates: Open year round
- Website: Felsenegg
15. Swiss Chuchi at Hotel Adler
Swiss Chuchi Restaurant, located in the heart of Zurich old town, is a good place for tourists to sample a variety of classic Swiss specialties. It’s a convenient choice if you have limited time in Zurich, since it’s close to the train station and you can usually get a reservation just a couple days in advance.
They serve fondue year round, with a variety of flavors and more than just bread for dipping. They also have meat fondue (popular with the Swiss for Christmas), dipping thinly sliced meat in broth or oil.
In addition, they have good versions of all the Swiss-German classics like Zürcher Kalbsgeschnetzeltes (sliced veal in a cream sauce), rösti, bratwurst, spätzli, capuns, and Älpermagronen (Swiss mac and cheese).
Reservations are a must, even at lunchtime. And sometimes you have to wait, even you do have a reservation. They cannot guarantee an outdoor table, but you can request one when you arrive.
- Location: Rosengasse 10, 8001 Zürich
- Cost: Fondue starts at CHF 34 pp including bread. Extra for potatoes and pickles.
- Dates: yearly
- Website: hotel-adler.ch
More fondue restaurants in Zurich
Zürich has lots of restaurants that offer cheese fondue. Here are a few of the best:
Le Dézaley
Römerhof 7, 8001 Zurich
Le-Dezaley.ch
Chalet Zürichberg
Orellistrasse 21, 8044 Zürich (near Zürich Zoo)
Only winter 24 Oct 2025 to 7 Feb 2026
chalet-zueriberg.ch
Fribourger Fonduestübli
Rotwandstrasse 38, 8004 Zürich
www.fribourger-fondue-stuebli.ch
Walliser Kanne
Lintheschergasse 21, 8001 Zurich
www.walliserkanne-zuerich.ch
Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten
Limmatquai 40, 8001 Zurich
www.zunfthaus-zimmerleauten.ch
Walliser Keller
Zähringerstrasse 21, 8001 Zürich
walliser-keller.ch
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