Bauschänzli

Bauschänzli
Bauschänzli as seen from Bürkliplatz towards Limmatquai and Grossmünster
Location	Stadthausquai respectively Limmat in Zürich
Coordinates	47°22′3.65″N 8°32′32.65″E / 47.3676806°N 8.5424028°E / 47.3676806; 8.5424028Coordinates: 47°22′3.65″N 8°32′32.65″E / 47.3676806°N 8.5424028°E / 47.3676806; 8.5424028
Built	1662
Architectural style(s)	European Medieval
Governing body	City of Zürich

Bauschänzli is an artificial island, town square, and public park in Zürich, Switzerland. Bauschänzli (diminutive of "construction entrenchment") is one of the last remains of the Baroque fortifications of Zürich which began in 1642. The neighboring Schanzengraben (moat) and the Old Botanical Garden are part of these remains. Since 1907, the island has been used as a restaurant, although it is officially a public square and park.

Bauschänzli is situated in the historical Alpenquai district on the artificial island. It is on the western shore of Limmat, off Bürkliplatz at the Stadthausquai road and opposite Bellevueplatz. A tiny public park can be found here.

In addition to the Seeuferanlage and its neighboring Uto and General Guisan quays, the Zürich Arboretum and the Zürich Aviary are nearby. The aviary houses the Vogelpflegestation, a unique sanctuary for birds. Other attractions include the historical Lindenhof quarter downstream on the Limmat.

Today the small park is dominated by the Bauschänzli restaurant, claiming to be the largest beer garden outside the Munich Octoberfest. The area is illuminated by the Plan Lumière of the city government of Zurich. In December, the area is home to the Circus Conelli, the only event periodically held on the small island.