Crew Tip: "the Swinging City London"

Discover SWISS crew members' top picks in our "Crew Tips" section. Join First Officer Dennys as he shares his favorite places to eat, shop, and enjoy the best views in London - the "Swinging City". Get first-hand insights on what makes this city so great from someone who knows it best.

Dennys Mayer-Herzog, First Officer A330
Dennys Mayer-Herzog is a First Officer A330 who joined SWISS in 2013. © Roger Jogo

Dennys: My number one destination back in my short-haul days was London. Known as the city where some say "if you're tired of London, you're tired of life", it's a bustling and vibrant capital that boasts a diverse culinary scene. With its urban atmosphere, London is a must-visit city.

Impressions of London

Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens
Green oasis in London
Green oasis in London
Skyline London
Skyline London
Tower Bridge London
Tower Bridge London
London's King's Cross Station
London's King's Cross Station

Tasty Food 

Ottolenghi Restaurants

Award-winning chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s restaurants, spread across the city under various names (e.g. ROVI), are home to well-balanced middle eastern delicacies with a modern twist. 

ottolenghi.co.uk

Ottolenghi Restaurant
Ottolenghi Restaurant
Meal at Ottolenghi Restaurant
Meal at Ottolenghi Restaurant

Good Shopping 

Connolly

Shop like James Bond; as the traditional outfitter for the legendary MI6 hero, Connolly is dedicated to the discerning customer.

connollyengland.com

Covent Garden 

In the eponymous district in the West End entertainment district, Covent Garden Piazza is home to a collection of stores dedicated to British products known and appreciated worldwide. Well combined with a visit to a museum or musical.

coventgarden.london

Harrods

Not by chance one of the most famous department stores in the world, the historic and well-kept Harrods Building in Knightsbridge offers not only 330 brand stores but also delicacies from all over the world in the food halls. True to the motto: "All things for all people, everywhere".

harrods.com

Sky garden London
Sky garden London

Amazing views

Sky garden observation platform

The sky garden observation platform and public garden: A unique combination of an indoor garden and a spectacular view, high above the Thames’s north river bank. And it’s free to visit!

skygarden.london