What to do with a FEW HOURS IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Discover the best of Zurich in just a few hours with this curated guide to its most iconic spots. From the bustling shopping avenues and exquisite chocolate shops to historic landmarks and serene viewpoints, this collection offers a taste of Zurich's charm and efficiency.
Zurich Airport
The Zurich airport is located only 10 minutes away from the Zurich main train station.
Zürich Hauptbahnhof
The Zurich Main Train Station, also known as Zurich Hauptbahnhof or Zurich HB, was built in 1871 and is one of the busiest train stations in Europe with over 3,000 trains per day, offering modern lockers and access to Shopville.
Shopville
Shopville is a shopping area in the Zurich Main Station with over 180 shops, cafes, restaurants and service providers that is open 365 days a year, making it a go-to place for shopping on Sundays when almost everything else in Zurich is closed.
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse is Zurich's main shopping street and one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world, featuring luxury items, watches, pharmacies, grocery stores, and affordable watch shops like Swatch.
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse
Laderach is Switzerland's largest boutique chocolatier with over 50 locations around Switzerland, offering boutique, hand-made chocolate.
Confiserie Sprüngli
Sprungli is famous for their macaroons and has a cute little cafe in Zurich, making it a great place to grab a coffee and relax on the busy Bahnhofstrasse.
Manor
Manor is a department store where you can browse multiple watch brands.
Bucherer
Bucherer is a store where you can browse multiple watch brands.
Victorinox Flagship Store Zürich
The Victorinox flagship store in Zurich offers Swiss army knives, unique items, and on-the-spot engravings, making it an excellent place to buy gifts.
Lindenhof
Lindenhof is a free park in Zurich with stunning views, a popular spot for tourists, chess players, and school groups, and was the center of Zurich in Roman times.
Fraumünster Church
The Fraumunster church is a beautiful church located in the center of Zurich's Old Town, known for the five windows created by Mark Chagall.
Grossmünster
The Grossmunster church is located across from the Fraumunster church, and the top of its tower offers a fantastic view.
Haus Hiltl
Hiltl is the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant and a Zurich institution, founded in 1898, with eight locations in Zurich, an academy, cooking classes, chefs from all over the world, and a unique pay-by-weight buffet, attracting both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.