Zurich travel guide
Lakeside old town and Alpine views in Zurich.
Zurich is Switzerland's lakeside financial capital, with a walkable old town below the Alps. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around the Lindenhof hill, the Grossmünster church and the Zürichhorn lakeside, with the Uetliberg viewpoint and the Kunsthaus art museum.
This Zurich guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan by the lake and old town.
- Best time
- June–September
- Rated places
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Zurich: quick questions
What are the top things to do in Zurich?+
Top experiences in Zurich include Lindenhof, Zürichhorn, Aussichtsturm Uetliberg, Paradeplatz.
What are some offbeat places to visit in Zurich?+
Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Zurich also visit Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Kunsthaus Zürich.
Where should you eat in Zurich?+
Popular places to eat in Zurich include Zeughauskeller, Frau Gerolds Garten.
Destinations near Zurich
Switzerland
Lakeside towns, mountain trains and alpine valleys.
Europe
Austria
Italy
France
Belgium
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Plan my Zurich tripFacts on this page are computed from 10 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.