Zürich Things to Do
1. Lake Zürich
The first thing you notice when arriving in Zurich city is the beautiful lake with lovely boardwalks and bridges. The view is spectacular. Take the time to walk slowely and savour the moment.
2. Bahnhofstrasse
A shopper's paradise, the 1.5 kilometre long Bahnhofstrasse is one of the world's most exclusive - think Champs Elysees, Fifth Avenue or London's Bond Street. Running from the central train station...
3. Uetliberg
We walked all the way from Zürichsee to the top of Üetliberg. It took quite a long time and it was very steep but that was half of the fun. The view was incredible! Also the restaurant up at the...
4. Churches - Grossmünster
Adjacent to Grossmünster is the chapterhouse, which contains the Romanesque cloister. Although the building seems to be of a more recent construction, the cloister itself is much older, completed in...
5. Chocolate factory tours
Please note that tours at the LINDT chocolate factory are not available. The chocolate museum is temporarily closed as well. Instead you can visit the factory shop which is open from Monday to...
6. Lindenhof
This historic centre of Zürich is known as Altstadt, or "old town". It lies at the tip of the Lake and is split in two by the River Limmat. The right bank is referred to as Rathaus, after the City...
7. Shopping/Wandering the streets
The quarter between Bahnhofstraße and Limmat river looks small on the map. Nevertheless take your time to explore the narrow lanes round St Peter's church and Lindenhof, and have your camera ready....
8. Buildings in Zürich
Overlooking the River Limmat, Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten is the "Carpenters' Guild House". Its foundation dates to the 11th century, but the house was probably rebuilt in the 14th century. In 2007, it...
9. Swiss National Museum
Housed in a nineteenth century neo-Gothic palace-style complex overlooking the Hauptbahnhof and the Limmat river, the Landesmuseum is a celebration of the development of Swiss culture over the...
10. Churches - Fraumünster
Claimed to be Zurich's oldest church, the Fraumunster Abbey and extensive lands were founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard and placed under his direct authority. The abbess of...
11. Views of Zürich
Good spot to relax in park, to get some catchy views over Limmat, to get away from the busy streets... makes for nice photo session with some parts of Zurich behind your back, or just for taking rest...
12. Churches - St. Peter's
Yet another of Zurich's major Altstadt churches that have claim to be the oldest (another 8th/9th century claim), St Peter's was, until the reformation, the only parish church in the city. All the...
13. Outside Zürich
What to do during bad weather if you are in Zurich? Take time to go out of the town for a change and go to the cinema, watch an action or a comedy film and dine afterwards...or just hang around with a...
14. Hauptbahnhof (Main station)
I am wondering what is that "Ding" hanging on the ceiling of Zürich's main train station. My curiosity says: it is the new highlight of the "Hall". A high-tech Body of light named "Nova" weighing 3.3...
15. Limmatquai
A walk best done by night (since we hadn't have much of a nice weather in winter during our stay) when illuminated buildings - bridges, houses, other buildings - become 'dressed' in warm shades and...
16. Zürich Zoo
A fairly modern zoo, but not all that exciting. I think that I was the only person there when I visited. The entrance fee was quite high and I didn't really enjoy the experience. The best bit is...
17. Bürkliplatz
Whenever you are walking through Zurich on a Saturday, you should stroll through the popular Burkliplatz Flea Market, especially if the weather is nice. Here you can pick up every kind of cool things...
18. Streetparade
Zurich's flashiest and colorful parade rolling across the city's asphalt with the world's top DJ's on trucks and stages. A yearly event for young and old who loves moving their body or just enjoy as a...
19. Other Museums of Zürich
One of the most elegant buildings in Zürich, the palatial Zunfthaus zur Meisen was built in 1757 in a Baroque style by the architect, David Morf . It overlooks the River Limmat, next to Fraumünster in...
20. Augustinergasse
This small alley, paved with cobblestones, is one of the most picturesque ones in Zürich. It is lined with beautiful houses with oriel windows. Most houses were built in the medieval times but their...
21. University of Zurich
A fine example of contemporary architecture is the inner courtyard of the Library of the Law Institute (Bibliothek des Rechtswissenschaftlichen Institutes), which belongs to the University of...
22. Chinese Garden
The chinese garden is a gift from Zurichs twin city Kunming and opened 1994. You can discover there a little bit of China in the middle of the city. The garden is open from March 25 to October 15....
23. Kunsthaus (Art Gallery)
Zürich has forty-five museums, of which this Kunsthaus (meaning "Art House") is one of the largest. They have been doing lots of renovation work here in the last few years, but the main departments...
24. Churches - The others
Located by the River Limmat, this church is known as Wasserkirche, or "Water Church". It is located between two of the city's most important churches, Grossmünster and Fraumünster, on what was once an...
25. Davos tips on a Zurich page
It is different from the designs am used to seeing in Paris. The buildings here are mordern, and it takes into consideration the cold nature of this region. It is refreshing to see something new and...
26. Spectator Sport - soccer, hockey
A lot of different Sport Events as: Soccer (2 Zurich teams playing in the 1st Leage, Grasshopper Club and FC Zurich), Ice-Hockey (2 Zurich teams playing in the 1st Leage, EHC Kloten and ZSC), Tennis...
27. Cows everywhere
Cities all over the world host Cow Parades. Artists create life-sized fiberglass cow sculptures that are displayed throughout the city. Zurich was the first city to have the Cows, in the summer of...
28. Zürich Festivals
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