ZURICH'S LOCAL HUB

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ABOUT BYCA

BYCA is Zurich’s go‑to platform for discovering the city, connecting people, and giving local brands the visibility and community engagement they need to grow. Through our three pillars: Guide, What’s On, and Collective - we showcase inspiring local & Swiss brands, curate meaningful events, and highlight Zurich’s creativity and craftsmanship.

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GUIDE

Get to know Zurich like a local with Sarah and Baris’ handpicked spots for the best food, drinks, and hidden gems in the city..

WHAT'S ON

Discover our carefully curated lineup of pop-ups, creative workshops, and unique experiences happening in Zurich.

COLLECTIVE

We’ve gathered the best of Zurich’s local & Swiss brands, featuring unique pieces that celebrate the city’s talent, craftsmanship, and creativity—all in one collective.

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COLLECTIVE

We’ve gathered the best of Zurich’s local brands, featuring unique Swiss-made pieces that celebrate the city’s talent, craftsmanship, and creativity—all in one collective.

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CURATED EXPERIENCES

Explore Zurich like a local with Sarah and Baris’ insider tips on the best spots to visit, eat, and drink in the city.

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Together with local artists and talents, we’ve curated workshops and events in Zurich - from culinary to creative to sporty.

Sun 28 Sept
Illustration Workshop
Zürich
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28 Sept 2025, 11:00 – 13:30
Zürich, Seefeldstrasse 92, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Illustrate your dream breakfast with Zurich-based artist Nina Egli using vibrant Caran d'Ache crayons on a A3 canvas. Enjoy a cozy breakfast – and take home your own ready-to-hang artwork.
Sun 05 Oct
Pasta Making Workshop
Commihalle
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05 Oct 2025, 14:00 – 17:00
Commihalle, Stampfenbachstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
On October 5, join host Laura Micheli to learn the art of fresh pasta at Commihalle. After the workshop, enjoy a relaxed communal dinner with pasta from Maniffatura Commercio and wine from The Bottle Shop. Take home: recipes & your own handmade pasta.
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Wed 08 Oct
Social Tapas
Kiosk Cafe & Bar
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08 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 22:00
Kiosk Cafe & Bar, Strehlgasse 26, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Join us for a cozy evening at the charming Kiosk Café & Bar, featuring Spanish tapas: gildas, gazpacho, and the incredible tortillas from Pilsplace, along with vermut and sangria from The Bottle Shop - just like a typical Spanish tardeo.
Sat 11 Oct
Padel & Connect
Padelta Puls 5
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11 Oct 2025, 15:30 – 18:30
Padelta Puls 5, Giessereistrasse 18, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Join BYCA & move Zurich for two hours of padel and easy social connection. Enjoy court time with a provided racket, fuel up with Bloom Society’s açaí bar, protein bowls, and a special fall elixir, and stay refreshed with Coconut To Go.
Fri 24 Oct
Boards & Bottles
The Bottle Shop
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24 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 20:30
The Bottle Shop, Zweierstrasse 42, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Spend an evening crafting your own dream cheese board with Lina from Queso y Tabla while savoring perfectly paired wines at The Bottle Shop’s intimate wine bar. Arrange, taste, and enjoy—then take your beautifully styled Micasa board home to share or keep.
Sun 26 Oct
Photography Workshop
Headsquarter - The Elegant
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26 Oct 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
Headsquarter - The Elegant, Beethovenstrasse 48, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
Discover The Art of Noticing with Zurich photographer Cornelia Kindsvater on 26 October at HeadsQuarter. Learn to see light, color, and composition differently, practice hands-on techniques, and elevate your smartphone visuals. A cozy group, pro tips, and a bagel brunch await.
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Sat 01 Nov
Sordough Pizza Workshop
ALBA
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01 Nov 2025, 11:00 – 14:00
ALBA, Birmensdorferstrasse 431, 8055 Zürich, Switzerland
Join this hands-on Sourdough Pizza Workshop at ALBA to master the art of crafting authentic, additive-free pizzas and take home a piece of our 160-year-old sourdough starter, AULUS!
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Watchmaking Workshop
Atelier MDM
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Atelier MDM, Tödistrasse 48, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
Never assembled a watch yourself before? Now you can do just that with Maurice de Mauriac. You can take apart and reassemble a Unitas pocket watch movement under expert supervision.
Sun 21 Sept
The Butter Club
Montmartre French Bistrot
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21 Sept 2025, 17:00 – 19:30
Montmartre French Bistrot, Weggengasse 4, 8001 Zürich
Join us at the French Bistrot Mont Martre in Zurich for The Butter Club – a cozy evening with Butteria, making your own butter at a beautifully set table with a bread-and-butter installation by Eve Nguyen. Enjoy an aperitif, pasta, wine from The Bottle Shop, and take home your creation.
Sun 14 Sept
Flower Bouquet Workshop
muuto showroom
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14 Sept 2025, 10:30 – 12:30
muuto showroom, Feldstrasse 40, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Join our second flower arranging workshop inside muuto’s inspiring showroom. Floral artist Eve Nguyen will guide you to craft a sculptural, asymmetric arrangement using soft pastels and vivid accents. Design your own piece in a Muuto Ridge Vase worth CHF 100 to take home afterwards.