Church, mosque or temple
Grossmünster
Zurich, Switzerland
The twin-towered church that dominates Zurich's skyline and was a cradle of the Swiss Reformation.
City · Switzerland · Zurich
Zurich
Switzerland's biggest city: a lake, a river, a medieval old town and a serious art and food scene.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Zurich matters
Zurich is where Swiss precision meets a surprisingly playful city. The Limmat river runs straight through the old town, lined with guild houses and church towers, and in summer locals jump in and float downstream. Walk the lanes of Niederdorf, window-shop on Bahnhofstrasse, then take a short tram or train up to a hill with views of the lake and the Alps on a clear day. It is a great first stop in Switzerland and a smart base for day trips.
Talking points
- Locals swim in the Limmat and the lake in summer, in the middle of the city.
- Bahnhofstrasse is among the world's best-known luxury shopping streets.
- On clear days the Alps line up on the horizon from the hills above the city.
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What to see in Zurich
Shopping
Bahnhofstrasse
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich's famous shopping boulevard, running from the main station to the lake.
Church, mosque or temple
Fraumünster
Zurich, Switzerland
A medieval church famous for its stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
Art gallery
Kunsthaus Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
One of Switzerland's leading art museums, with works from the Middle Ages to modern masters.
Viewpoint
Lindenhof
Zurich, Switzerland
A quiet hilltop square in the old town with views over the Limmat and the rooftops.
Neighbourhood
Niederdorf
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich's lively old-town quarter, packed with narrow lanes, cafés and small shops.
Mountain
Uetliberg
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich's local mountain, with a lookout tower and sweeping views of the city, lake and Alps.
Museum
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Zurich, Switzerland
An interactive chocolate museum on the shore of Lake Zurich, with a giant chocolate fountain.
Food and drink
Sprüngli Paradeplatz
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich's traditional confectioner and café, famous for its Luxemburgerli macarons.
Museum
Swiss National Museum
Zurich, Switzerland
A castle-like museum next to the main station, telling the story of Swiss history and culture.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.