Church, mosque or temple
Grossmünster
Zurich, Switzerland
The twin-towered church that dominates Zurich's skyline and was a cradle of the Swiss Reformation.
Shopping · Switzerland · Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse
Zurich's famous shopping boulevard, running from the main station to the lake.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Bahnhofstrasse matters
Bahnhofstrasse is Zurich's grand shopping artery, running from the main station down toward the lake, with watchmakers, jewellers and chocolate shops. Even if you never buy a thing, it is a great stroll, with trams gliding past and side lanes leading to old squares. Look down: many of the city's famous vaults are said to lie under the street.
Talking points
- It links the main station with Lake Zurich.
- Watches and chocolate are the souvenirs of choice.
- Side alleys lead to hidden courtyards and old squares.
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