Best 15 Things to Do in ZURICH SWITZERLAND: The Ultimate Guide

Altstadt, meaning Old Town, is the oldest part of Zurich, featuring ancient churches, guild houses, and medieval streets.

Lindenhof is a hill and public square in Zurich's Old Town offering panoramic views of the city and the Limmat River, and was once a Roman fort and castle.

Limmatquai is a street along the Limmat River known for luxury shops, restaurants, and architectural buildings, including the Rathaus (town hall).

The Rathaus, also known as the town hall, sits on the bank of the Limmat River and houses the legislative chambers and municipal/city parliaments, showcasing Baroque and Renaissance architectural styles.

Fraumünster Church, located along the Limmat River, is known for its stained-glass windows, including those designed by Augusto Giacometti, and houses the biggest pipe organ in Zurich.

Niederdorf is a pedestrian-friendly area in Zurich's Old Town with shops, cafes, and restaurants that turns into a bustling district with pubs and bars in the evening.

Grossmünster is an iconic church in Zurich with twin towers, believed to have been founded by Charlemagne, featuring Romanesque architecture, stained glass windows by Sigmar Polke, and bronze doors by Otto Munch.

Bahnhofstrasse is Zurich's main street, lined with luxury brand stores like Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, as well as trendy cafes and Swiss chocolate shops.

Hauptbahnhof, Zurich's main train station, is Switzerland's biggest railway station, offering rail services within the city and to neighboring countries, and houses a large underground shopping center.

The Landesmuseum (Swiss National Museum) resembles a castle and houses an extensive collection of Swiss historical and cultural artifacts from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

The Kunsthaus (Museum of Fine Arts) is considered one of Europe's best museums, displaying works by Monet, Van Gogh, Charles Munch, Miro, and Salvador Dali, and hosts exhibits featuring contemporary artists.

Uetliberg Mountain is the only mountain of Zurich, offering a bird's eye view of the city, lake, and Alps, with activities like biking, camping, hiking, and paragliding, and a restaurant with excellent views.

Lake Zurich is one of the largest and most enchanting lakes in Switzerland, offering scenic tours via Limmatschiff boats and a public beach (Strandbad Mythenquai) for swimming and sunbathing.

Zurich Zoo houses around 380 species and 2,200 animals from all over the world, including rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, koalas, kangaroos, and features an elephant park and aquarium.

The Zurich Opera House hosts theatrical, musical, and ballet performances and was the first opera house in Europe to use electric lighting.

The Limmat River flows through Zurich and is the outflow of Lake Zurich; Limmatschiff boats travel from the Swiss National Museum through the Limmat River and into the lake.

St Peter's Church is the oldest church in Zurich featuring a baroque architectural design, a clock tower face that is the biggest in all of Europe, and five large bells.

Selnau station is where you can ride the Uetlibergbahn train to reach Uetliberg Mountain.

The Swiss National Museum houses an extensive collection of Swiss historical and cultural artifacts from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

Quaibrücke is a bridge that connects Bürkliplatz with Bellevueplatza at the Northwest end of Lake Zurich.

Bellevueplatza is connected to Bürkliplatz by the Quaibrücke at the Northwest end of Lake Zurich.

Strandbad Mythenquai is a public beach along Lake Zurich, open for swimming, sunbathing, barbecuing, and paddle board rentals.