Wine Near Zurich
Zurich is surrounded by wine. The Zürichsee (Lake Zurich) vineyards line the lake's eastern shore, while the Weinland region north of the city is the heartland of German-speaking Swiss wine. The area excels at Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) and Müller-Thurgau — the latter created in the 1880s by Hermann Müller from the nearby Canton of Thurgau. For the adventurous, Graubünden's celebrated Bündner Herrschaft (Switzerland's top Pinot Noir zone) is reachable as a day trip.
Best Time to Visit
May through October. German-speaking Switzerland's Open Wine Cellars take place May 1–3, 2026 — the earliest and largest of the season, with over 210 participating wineries. The Weinland harvest festivals in September–October are a local highlight.
Top-Rated Wineries
How many wineries are near Zurich?
There are 89 wineries within 30 km of Zurich, spanning the Zürichsee shore, the Weinland to the north, and parts of Aargau to the west.
What wine is Zurich known for?
The Zurich wine region is known for Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder), which produces elegant, cool-climate reds, and Müller-Thurgau, a crisp white grape created by a Thurgau native. The nearby Bündner Herrschaft in Graubünden is considered Switzerland's premier Pinot Noir terroir.
