Indulgent Zurich Hideaway Luxe Residence ComfortN°001
Lake Zurich / Zurich, Switzerland
Private pool
From $20,079 per night
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and financial heart, set where the Limmat River leaves Lake Zurich beneath the distant Alps. Renting one of our luxury villas in Zurich pairs refined lakeside living with concierge service, putting old-town heritage, fine dining and alpine day trips within easy reach.
- Lakeside and old-town villas with private pools and concierge service
- Clean swimming waters and free riverside Badi bathing areas
- A short transfer to Zurich Airport and direct rail across Switzerland
- Heritage Lindenhof, Landesmuseum and the boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse
- A springboard for alpine day trips into central Switzerland
Known forLakeside living, banking heritage, high-end shopping, lake Badi bathing spots and a celebrated techno scene
Best time to visitJune to September for warm lake summers and Badi season; December for festive markets
Nearest airportZurich Airport (ZRH), around 12 km from the city centre
Ideal forCouples, families and groups seeking a sophisticated city and lake base
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9homes available
1–7bedrooms
up to 14guests
2with a pool
Zurich in pictures
Where to stay in Zurich
Events not to miss in Zurich
- Third Monday of April
Sechseläuten
Zürich's guilds parade in costume before burning the Böögg, a snowman effigy whose exploding head is said to forecast the summer. The city's quirkiest and most beloved tradition.
- August
Street Parade
One of the world's largest techno parades draws hundreds of thousands to the lake basin in a day of music and colour. Book accommodation far ahead or watch from across the water.
- Late September to early October
Zurich Film Festival
Green-carpet premieres and international stars bring a glamorous close to summer. Screenings cluster around Bellevue and the old town's cinemas.
- Late November to December
Christmas markets
From the crystal-lit tree in the main station to the singing Christmas tree at Werdmühleplatz, Zürich's Advent markets fill the old town with light and glühwein.
Zurich through the seasons
- Spring (March – May)
Böögg season and lakeside blossom
Sechseläuten marks winter's end as the lake promenades bloom and café terraces reopen. Crisp Alpine views and an easy pace for old-town wandering.
- Summer (June – August)
Swimming the lake and river badis
Zürich becomes an open-air lido, with wooden bathhouses on the Limmat, lake swims and evening bars on the water. Few cities do summer this elegantly.
- Autumn (September – November)
Film festival and vineyard walks
The Zurich Film Festival opens the cultural season while the lake's wine villages celebrate harvest. Golden light on the Üetliberg's forest trails.
- Winter (December – February)
Advent lights and Alps on the doorstep
Christmas markets, fondue parlours and world-class museums fill the short days, with ski slopes barely an hour away. A polished winter city break.
The Area: Luxury Villas in Zurich
Zurich combines polished urban districts with historic and cultural quarters, all set on the northern shore of Lake Zurich. The River Limmat threads through the centre, and the Alps rise on the horizon. It is consistently ranked among the world's most liveable cities, prized for its sophistication, safety and quiet luxury. Our curated collection of luxury villas in Zurich ranges from lakeside residences with private pools to elegant homes near the old town, each backed by concierge support. The setting is ideal: city culture and shopping on the doorstep, clean open water for swimming, and easy onward travel to the rest of Switzerland whenever you wish to venture beyond the city.
Where to Stay
The Old Town, or Altstadt, is the historic core, straddling the Limmat near the main station. On the western bank sits Lindenhof, the leafy hill and heritage-listed park that offers one of the finest views across the rooftops. Across the water, lively lanes lead to galleries and cafes. Zurich West is the reinvented industrial quarter, home to design studios, restaurants and the city's best-known nightlife. For calm and views, the residential slopes and lakeside stretches reward those who want space and water close at hand. Our villas span these settings, so you can choose between cultural immersion in the centre and serene lakeside privacy.
Things to Do
Lake Zurich shapes daily life. Take a sunset cruise, cycle the shoreline or swim in waters so clean they are a civic point of pride. The Badi tradition, lake and riverside bathing areas, is a local ritual: the Upper Letten river pool sits a short walk from the Landesmuseum, so you can move from gallery to swim in minutes, many spots free and with a bar attached. In the Old Town, climb Lindenhof Hill for sweeping views, browse Bahnhofstrasse for watches and couture, and explore the medieval lanes. Beyond the city, central Switzerland opens up with countless alpine and lakeside day trips worth setting time aside for.
Dining & Nightlife
Zurich's tables run from traditional Swiss cooking, think cheese fondue, raclette and Zurcher Geschnetzeltes, to a broad international scene reflecting the city's diverse population. Expect both refined fine dining and relaxed lakeside eating. After dark, the buttoned-up corporate mood gives way to one of Europe's most energetic techno cultures, from polished clubs to underground parties, much of it concentrated in Zurich West. Several Badi bathing spots transform at night, serving cocktails by the river or lake, so an afternoon swim can flow into evening drinks. The annual Street Parade, a vast house and techno procession circling the lake, ranks among Switzerland's biggest celebrations.
When to Visit
Summer, from June to September, is Zurich at its most inviting: warm if short, with the lake at the centre of life and Badi season in full swing for swimming, cruising and open-air dining. The Street Parade lights up August. Spring and autumn bring fewer crowds, mild weather and excellent conditions for walking the Old Town and taking day trips. December has its own appeal, with festive markets and a crisp, illuminated city centre. A lakeside villa with concierge service works year round, framing both summer water and winter sparkle in comfort.
Getting There
Zurich Airport (ZRH) lies around 12 kilometres from the centre and is Switzerland's principal international gateway, with frequent direct flights across Europe and beyond. A short transfer or quick train brings you into the city. Zurich's main station, Hauptbahnhof, is one of Europe's busiest rail hubs, offering fast, reliable connections to Geneva, Lucerne, Bern and the alpine resorts, as well as neighbouring countries. Within the city, trams, trains and lake boats make getting around effortless. Our concierge team can arrange private airport transfers and onward travel so your arrival into your Zurich villa is seamless from the moment you land.