- Lake Zurich is stunning—take a boat cruise or walk the promenade.
- The Old Town (Altstadt) is full of winding lanes and guild houses—great for fondue.
- Grossmünster church has twin towers you can climb for a view of the city and lake.
- Bahnhofstrasse is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world.
- Uetliberg is the city's home mountain—take the train up for a panoramic view.
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When to go: Summer
Summer (Jun-Aug) is best for swimming in the lake/river.
December is festive with Christmas markets. Winter is cold.
- Best: Summer.
- Swim: Jul-Aug.
- Christmas: Markets.
Getting there: Train
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 10 mins by train to Hauptbahnhof (Main Station).
Trains run constantly. It's super efficient.
- Train: Fast.
- Tram: Scenic.
- Taxi: Expensive.
Where to stay: Niederdorf or Langstrasse
Niederdorf (Old Town) is charming. Langstrasse is edgy/nightlife.
Enge or Seefeld are nicer (near lake).
- Old Town: Charm.
- West: Hip.
- Lake: Posh.
What to see: Lake and Mountain
Walk the Lake Promenade. Climb Uetliberg. Visit the FIFA Museum.
See the Chagall windows in Fraumünster church.
- Lake: Cruise.
- Mountain: Uetliberg.
- Art: Kunsthaus.
- Church: Windows.
Food: Fondue and Chocolate
Cheese Fondue and Raclette are musts (even in summer).
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (veal in cream sauce) with Rösti is the local dish. Sprüngli for chocolate.
- Cheese: Fondue.
- Veal: Geschnetzeltes.
- Potato: Rösti.
- Choc: Sprüngli.
Getting around: Tram and Boat
Public transport (ZVV) is world-class. Trams go everywhere.
Boats on the Limmat river are part of the system.
- Tram: Clean.
- Boat: Limmat.
- Train: S-Bahn.
Budget: Very Expensive
Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
A burger can cost CHF 25. Save by swimming in the lake (free).
- Food: High.
- Drink: High.
- Nature: Free.
1 Day in Zurich
Morning: Train to Uetliberg for the view. Train back down.
Lunch: Sausage at Sternen Grill.
Afternoon: Boat cruise on Lake Zurich. Walk the Old Town.
Evening: Fondue at Swiss Chuchi.
- Morning: Mountain.
- Lunch: Sausage.
- Afternoon: Lake.
- Evening: Cheese.
FAQ
Can I drink from fountains?
Yes! There are 1,200 fountains and the water is pristine.
Is it boring?
No, it has a great nightlife (Langstrasse) and techno scene (Street Parade).
Do I need cash?
No, cards are accepted everywhere. Currency is Swiss Franc (CHF).