The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Canton of Zurich, Canton of Zurich

June 4, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland including Old Town, Planetary Path (Planetenweg), Niederdorf, Hauptbahnhof, Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank, Schloss Kyburg, Juckerhof Erlebnisbauernhof, Seebad Utoquai, Burgruine Alt-Waedenswil, Schloss Uster.
Restaurants in Canton of Zurich

1. Old Town

Zurich 8001 Switzerland +41 44 215 40 00 http://www.zuerich.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5,130 reviews

Old Town

Zürich's historic section features cobblestone streets, a variety of small stores and restaurants and many of the city's most significant religious landmarks.

Reviewed By blajevaina - London, United Kingdom

It’s like walking back in time but even better like a perfect movie set where every building is perfectly positioned and specially preserved, where every street is clean and well maintained, where every tree and street lights are in tune with the buildings and overall everything around is in pristine condition ????❤️???? You can walk around everywhere it is very well organised and easy to navigate. The traditional Trams are very charming and worth the ride . The bicycles are good solutions is you in a hurry. Google map works perfectly they are many hot spots and free wi-fi zones too. Plenty to see from medieval Cathedrals to Alpine masterpieces and Renaissance, museums and galleries,shops and cafe and tavern style restaurants all with charm and character. Very easy on the eye and inviting streets and small piazzas with water futures and corners . Yes the water on the streets is drinkable and very delicious straight from the Alps ! Zürich has the cleanest and most well organised Old town in Europe and you can see it easily. The high Swiss ????????standards are not in the price but in what you get for it and the Old town is up to the highest standards in Europe???????????? Zurich has the cleanest air for European capital city and you’ll feel it referring ! Must see , must explore and must experience the Old Town by walking without rushing. Take time to enjoy, to sit for coffee and admire the atmosphere around you . Don’t rush in a 24 hours you can not see everything . Pick top 3 places of interest for the day and leave few hours to explore without planning and to enjoy! For the romantics that’s the perfect place and there is the bridge where you can put your lock of Love ???? ???? discover it ! ???????? For the historical places tickets online to skip the Q are better options. For shopping, boutique style of Local and High Fashion. For souvenirs few special shops only but no street junks . (No fast food , no any junks on the streets at all ) For picture perfect views of the Old Town- the University terrace, the high Square and the Cathedral Tower! It’s photographers place - no billboards on the buildings or streets no advertising no posters no commercial junk at all ! Beautiful clean well preserved architecture only! One practical advice - Comfy but smart wear it’s a must ! Swiss are very well smart dressed but understated and discreet (no flushing fashion and labels, no fashion statements) Don’t forget the phone chargers, battery extenders and converts if you planing on photos all day (the weird non EU - Swiss sockets need convertor). Most coffee shops and restaurants have where to plug in and recharge but Swiss style only! They usually have free wi-fi too but you need to ask for the password. One of the weird difference from other European capital City’s is that Speaking in high voice and making a noise is considered very rude and impolite! Do keep your voice down NO shouting and screaming in public places (it’s offensive)! Other than that keep it clean and be kind and you’ll be welcome everywhere ! Swiss in generally are very polite and welcoming for tourists ???? Go enjoy,make happy memories and share with the World ????????????????????????????????

2. Planetary Path (Planetenweg)

Uetliberg Switzerland http://www.uetliberg.ch/en/path-planets
Excellent
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Planetary Path (Planetenweg)

A two-hour walking path where visitors pass models of the planets in the solar system; the scale of distances is one to 1,000 million.

3. Niederdorf

Right bank of Limmat river, Zurich 8001 Switzerland http://www.zuerich.com/de/besuchen/sehenswuerdigkeiten/niederdorf
Excellent
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Niederdorf

Reviewed By bob2bkk - Bangkok, Thailand

The Niederhof is an area on the east side of the Limmat River and part of old historic Zurich. Both sides of he river have old town areas, but I am partial to this side. The Niederhof has beautiful cobbelstone alley ways and streets. It is full of restaurants, bars, cafes, small shops with one of a kind objects and of course souvenir shops. Many places offer outside dining and seating weather permitting. It is a great place for absorbing the historical side of Zurich and some wonderful architecture. Wheelchair accessible with assistance or motorized.

4. Hauptbahnhof

Zurich Switzerland +41 43 497 23 80 http://www.sbb.ch
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,033 reviews

Hauptbahnhof

Reviewed By ECExpatLife - Zurich, Switzerland

Need to shop on a Sunday when all of the other stores are closed? Not to worry, they are open here... groceries, clothing, electronics... It is easy to get to the station via train or tram. In addition, during the Christmas season there is a wonderful market inside the station with food, gifts, and a beautiful Christmas tree.

5. Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank

Utoquai, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Excellent
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank

Reviewed By Vitaly_Bikboulatov - Minsk, Belarus

It is a good place to walk, have rest, have snack, admire the view of the lake, swans, sailing boats, the environment.

6. Schloss Kyburg

Schloss 1, Winterthur 8314 Switzerland +41 52 232 46 64 [email protected] http://www.schlosskyburg.ch/en
Excellent
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Schloss Kyburg

Reviewed By Morganvdh - Tillsonburg, Canada

This castle, turned museum, is a great place to go. It's easy to spend a few hours here touring the different rooms and the grounds. The displays had English, Italian, and French in addition to Swiss German. There are different activities for children as well. A must see!

7. Juckerhof Erlebnisbauernhof

Dorfstrasse 23 Aathal-Seegräben, Seegraeben 8607 Switzerland +41 44 934 34 84 [email protected] http://www.juckerfarm.ch/
Excellent
56%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 201 reviews

Juckerhof Erlebnisbauernhof

The Juckerhof is an experience farm near lake Pfäffikon. It was belongs to the Jucker family. It all started with a pumpkin - today the farm is much more than that. Xou can find: A lot of space to relax, a breathtaking view, a farm shop, a bakery, a restaurant, a jumping castle out of straw, goats to pet, blueberries to pick, a huge applemaze and much more. In autumn the famous pumpkin exhibition takes place. A must see! Next to the Juckerhof in Seegräben, there is the Bächlihof in Jona too. A very nice experience farm where you can enjoy a beautiful visit amonst many apple trees.

Reviewed By ralbrunn76 - Opfikon, Switzerland

We were at this place in November for the Sunday brunch. There is a large choice of many homemade dishes, such as roast beef, vegetables, pastries, cakes. ???????????????????????????????????????? For drinks there is homemade ice tea and apple ???? juice ???? If you are hungry there is the sunday brunch, for 45 CHF per person, in my opinion a fair price for the quality of the food! Highly recommended ???????? ????

8. Seebad Utoquai

Utoquai 48, Zurich 8008 Switzerland +41 44 251 61 51 http://www.badi-info.ch/Utoquai.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Seebad Utoquai

9. Burgruine Alt-Waedenswil

Off the main road travelling through Richterswil, Richterswil Switzerland
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Burgruine Alt-Waedenswil

10. Schloss Uster

Schlossweg 1, Uster 8610 Switzerland +41 44 944 72 35 http://www.uster.ch/de/vereine/tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/?action=showobject&object_id=1867
Excellent
50%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Schloss Uster

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