Things to Do in Zurich

Top Things to Do in Zurich

Things to Do in Zurich

Our top pick: Soak up the sights at Lake Zurich and the medieval Old Town. Taking a day trip to nearby mountains and tasting Swiss foods are popular must-dos too.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Zurich.

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Zurich

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What travelers are saying

  • Alien W
    807 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very beautiful lake. There is a fountain. At the edge of the sky Alps stands just there. It is a bit pitty that we visited it in a cloudy day so the view is not clean.
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • Elizabeth D
    82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun to take a stroll around Old Town, Alstadt. Beautiful streets, buildings, cafes, shopping and churches. Well preserved area with old and new mix. Enjoyed our time.
    Written March 13, 2024
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  • Cristianna
    Sao Paulo, SP1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing museum in central Zürich ! Beautiful architecture with great artists . I also loved the Art Installation by Pipilotti Rist. It was magical.
    Written March 13, 2024
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  • AirplaneMoon
    World4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I really was impressed by this zoo for many reasons. They treated the animals very ethically and there were many interesting exhibits. There are some great playgrounds for kids and a huge walk through rainforest like in Madagascar!
    Written January 21, 2024
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  • Jan S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views and good facilities at the top. We caught the tram up and then walked back down into Zurich. The walk is very steep, so don’t think it’s an easy amble! We enjoyed it - but underestimated the number of steps and gradient!
    Written March 12, 2024
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  • ΑΚΑΛΑΝΘΙΣ
    Litochoro, Greece717 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything works perfectly like a Swiss clock !!
    Very organized and clean !you can go everywhere from this station and inside you can have everything from supermarkets, cafeee and restaurants
    Written January 31, 2024
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  • Alien W
    807 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the must-see of the city. Here you view the city across the river. The buildings, the river, the lake all under your eyes.
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • Sudhir Bansal
    Faridabad, India2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The view was good we had late evening walk shot many photos
    Easy accessible with tram
    Try Mc Paper land for good range of souvenirs
    Written September 21, 2023
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  • MumbaiRiders
    Mumbai, India1,677 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Conveniently located inside Zurich main train station offering brochures and advice on tourist trips in Zurich.There is also a mone-change bank next to the tourist office.
    Written July 1, 2023
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  • Adam Jones
    Beijing, China58 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super cool and unique church that dominates part of the Zurich city skyline. It was closed when I was there unfortunately so I was only able to see the exterior
    Written December 16, 2023
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  • artwithoutboundaries
    Hong Kong, China392 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is a magnificent collection of non-European art. The museum is not big, but the collection is extensive. Each piece of art is meticulously curated. I enjoy following the route map since it allows me to make connections with each object. After the tour, I got the opportunity to talk with the museum staff about my feelings. They are all art enthusiasts who are well-versed in their museum collection. Must visit if you're in Zurich.
    Written April 13, 2023
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  • Darren C
    12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great museum with lots of history of Switzerland, which we all found interesting.

    It is in a great location close to the station and Bahnhofstrasse
    Written January 6, 2024
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