ZURICH TRAVEL GUIDE: What to DO & SEE in Zurich! + Lindt Home of Chocolate & Rhine Falls

The charming streets of Zurich's Old Town are explored, with recommendations to visit three beautiful churches.

A scenic promenade along Lake Zurich is featured as a key part of exploring Zurich.

Grossmünster is a prominent landmark in Zurich, with the option to climb the tower for panoramic city views.

The Frame Monster is known for its stained glass windows and its beautiful square.

Bahnhofstrasse is a famous street near the train station, home to international brands, Swiss labels, department stores, and luxury stores, ideal for shopping or window shopping.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate includes a museum, chocolate tasting, and a giant chocolate fountain; it is recommended to reserve tickets in advance due to its popularity.

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich is a five-star hotel located across the street from Zurich main station, offering convenient access to train connections and luxurious amenities.

Rhine Falls, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, is easily accessible from Zurich and offers multiple vantage points to enjoy the views.

Zurich main station is a major transportation hub for train connections, making it a common starting and ending point for trips.

Walking along the Liamat River towards Lake Zurich from Zurich main station offers a lovely pedestrian path with great views and access to the Old Town.

The Stat House, which is Zurich City Hall, offers a free activity called the archaeological windows, where you can get a key and map to discover hidden doors around the city.

The blue key from the Statat House includes access to a special hidden door at the Lynen Hoff.

St. Peter's Church is beautiful to check out from the outside and is within a short walking distance of other churches in the old town.

Augustina Gessa is a beautiful, colorful street considered the most picturesque in all of Zurich.

Lindenhoff Hill is a park offering some of the best views over the river and city rooftops, featuring a secret trap door opening from the floor to discover old city walls.

Bosnetsley is a beer garden Germanic Swiss style restaurant located on a little island in the river.

Belleview, near the opera house, is a gateway to the lakeside promenade.

Zurichorn Park is a large public space with open lawns and lake access.

The Chinese Garden is a serene place hidden in the city with pavilions, ponds, and traditional landscaping, located at the edge of Zurichorn Park.

The Swiss National History Museum, also called Lundis Museum, is located next to Zurich's main station and covers Swiss history, culture, and art; it is included in the Swiss Travel Pass.

Taking the Polyibon from Central across the river brings you to a terrace with a view over Zurich.

The Polyibon is a short finicular that brings you to a terrace with a view over Zurich.

The Victoriaox flagship store is a great place to pick up a customized Swiss Army knife as a souvenir or gift.

Hard Brooka is an industrial chic up and coming neighborhood of Zurich with laid-back bars and dynamic restaurants.

Frag Geralt's Garden is an exciting outdoor restaurant with different food trucks and experiences in Hard Brooka where you can grab a drink or a meal.

Taking a boat from Berkeley Plots located near Belleue in the opera house at the end of Bonhov Strasa to Kilber is a scenic route.

Boats to Kilber depart every hour on the half hour during the summer months from Berkeley Plots.

Chef Housen is a charming city with beautiful streets and Germanic style architecture near the German border.

The castle of Chef Housen is a place to visit when checking out the city.