
Seefeld Walking Tour (Self Guided), Zurich
Seefeld is the name given to the district on the eastern shore of Lake Zurich, a beautiful part of the city with fantastic vistas and scenery. Come here to unwind in a Zurich destination surrounded by natural splendor. Stroll along the promenade, feed the ducks and then go for a swim in the refreshing water.
There are two designated swimming spots here. Explore even more of the lake by renting a boat. Alternatively, get on one of the water taxis, which operate here from May to September. They are a fantastic way to experience city and lake views. Enjoy more fun in the water at the aqua park at the Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen on the Bellerivestrasse. One of the most popular destinations in this locale is the Blatterwiese, a large meadow where you can sunbathe, picnic and barbecue using the electric grills.
Seefeld also has your catering needs well looked after in its restaurants. As the area has grown and more residents have moved in, a number of trendy bars and eateries have opened up in recent years. Consequently, there are plenty of great dining opportunities, including meals in Michelin-starred restaurants. There is both casual and fine dining, with a variety of cuisines to suit most palates.
There are two designated swimming spots here. Explore even more of the lake by renting a boat. Alternatively, get on one of the water taxis, which operate here from May to September. They are a fantastic way to experience city and lake views. Enjoy more fun in the water at the aqua park at the Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen on the Bellerivestrasse. One of the most popular destinations in this locale is the Blatterwiese, a large meadow where you can sunbathe, picnic and barbecue using the electric grills.
Seefeld also has your catering needs well looked after in its restaurants. As the area has grown and more residents have moved in, a number of trendy bars and eateries have opened up in recent years. Consequently, there are plenty of great dining opportunities, including meals in Michelin-starred restaurants. There is both casual and fine dining, with a variety of cuisines to suit most palates.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,000 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Seefeld Walking Tour Map
Guide Name: Seefeld Walking Tour
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: naomi
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: naomi

1) Sechseläutenplatz

2) Utoquai

3) Seefeldquai, Restaurant Kiosk

4) Höschgasse, Museum Bellerive

5) Höschgasse, Villa Egli

6) Blatterwiese, "Sitting lady" Sculpture

7) Höschgasse, Heidi Weber Museum

8) Bellerivestrasse, Chinagarten

9) Blatterwiese, Heidi Weber Museum

10) Blatterwiese

11) Blatterwiese

12) Bellerivestrasse, Lake Side Restaurant

13) Tiefenbrunnen Beach, Lake Side Restaurant

14) Tiefenbrunnen Beach

15) Tiefenbrunnen Beach
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