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 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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Your Local
Pulse.

UPCOMING EXPERIENCES

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.

Welcome to bycalma, your go-to local platform that bridges the gap between people and brands. Whether you're looking for the newest hotspots, or upcoming events, we deliver the latest insights about Zurich.

Your Zurich Guide.
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Zurich's
Local Hub.

LOCAL BRANDS

ACTIVITIES

DRINK

FOOD

The local platform that bridges the gap between people and brands.

Your Daily Dose of Hotspots and Upcoming Events in Zurich.

Curated Experiences.

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

GUIDE

Local Craftmanship.

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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Our Concept

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

  • Flower Bouquet Workshop
    Flower Bouquet Workshop
    Sun 14 Sept
    muuto showroom
    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.
  • The Butter Club
    The Butter Club
    Sun 21 Sept
    Montmartre French Bistrot
    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.
  • Illustration Workshop
    Illustration Workshop
    Sun 28 Sept
    Zürich
    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.
  • Social Tapas
    Social Tapas
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 08 Oct
    Kiosk Cafe & Bar
    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.
  • Sordough Pizza Workshop
    Sordough Pizza Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 01 Nov
    ALBA
    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!
  • Watchmaking Workshop
    Watchmaking Workshop
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    Atelier MDM
    Book Your Workshop
    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.

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