21 Best Things to Do in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
It’s a world financial hub, set alongside the shores of the stunning Lake Zurich and surrounded by hills and mountains.
It has a beautiful historic heart, with high end shops, top restaurants and the peace of mind that nature is within walking distance.
However, despite its reputation as a centre of international finance, don’t be fooled, it certainly isn’t purely strait laced.
It’s a cool, creative, buzzing and youthful city – with an excellent food and drink scene, lively nightclubs and artistic edge.
With brilliant museums, galleries and a packed events calendar, it’s a city which is sure to keep you busy.
It’s also ideally placed, with outstanding transport connections to make the most of the rest of Switzerland, much of which can be accessed in a day trip.
It’s a focal point for people in the town throughout the year, but is a buzzing hive of activity during the warmer months of the year in particular.
It’s a wonderful place to take a break from the city’s streets, with activities for all the family – stretching 40 kilometres long and 3 kilometres wide, surrounded by hills and mountains. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
It has a beautiful historic heart, with high end shops, top restaurants and the peace of mind that nature is within walking distance.
However, despite its reputation as a centre of international finance, don’t be fooled, it certainly isn’t purely strait laced.
It’s a cool, creative, buzzing and youthful city – with an excellent food and drink scene, lively nightclubs and artistic edge.
With brilliant museums, galleries and a packed events calendar, it’s a city which is sure to keep you busy.
It’s also ideally placed, with outstanding transport connections to make the most of the rest of Switzerland, much of which can be accessed in a day trip.
It’s a focal point for people in the town throughout the year, but is a buzzing hive of activity during the warmer months of the year in particular.
It’s a wonderful place to take a break from the city’s streets, with activities for all the family – stretching 40 kilometres long and 3 kilometres wide, surrounded by hills and mountains. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 21 Best Things to Do in Zurich
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elena Sergeeva
Read it on Author's Website: https://travelgreecetraveleurope.com/2023/02/15/best-things-to-do-in-zurich/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elena Sergeeva
Read it on Author's Website: https://travelgreecetraveleurope.com/2023/02/15/best-things-to-do-in-zurich/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Utoquai
- The Letten
- Grossmünster
- Fraumünster
- Zurich’s Industrial Quarter
- Frau Gerald’s Garten
- Markthalle IM VIADUKT
- Kunsthaus
- Migros Museum of Contemporary Art
- Urban Surf
- Strandbad Mythenquai
- Swiss Life Arena
- Stadion Letzigrund
- FIFA Museum
- Lindenhof
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Hive
- Swiss National Museum
- Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
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