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Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland including Old Town, Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten), Planetary Path (Planetenweg), Niederdorf, Lake Zurich, Hauptbahnhof, Zoological Museum, Juckerhof Erlebnisbauernhof, Felsenegg, Sammlung Oskar Reinhart.
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1. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,130 reviews
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. Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Affiliated with the University of Zürich, these large gardens feature a huge variety of plants from around the world.
Reviewed By sugerglider - London, United Kingdom
Not too far from the city centre this medium sized botanic garden is worth repeat visits as the seasons change. Peaceful park-like atmosphere plus 3 large glasshouses containing plants and trees from different climate zones. And 3 small but interesting fish tanks!
3. Planetary Path (Planetenweg)
4. Niederdorf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 577 reviews
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.
5. Lake Zurich
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,034 reviews
Reviewed By GrahamB67 - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
The 85 minute short cruise from Bürkliplatz to Thalwil is a relaxing way to see both sides of the lake. Excellent price for the trip, and food and drink on board was sensibly priced, too. Quite busy in the low season, as less boats are operating, so there were few spare seats
6. Hauptbahnhof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,033 reviews
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.
7. Zoological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By annabK9562IK - Zurich, Switzerland
A wonderful place to keep amazed about nature as it used to be some million years ago till our times in the area of Zurich. Hands on experience. You are immediately joining the show, and learn a lot in a creative and playful way.
8. Juckerhof Erlebnisbauernhof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
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 ???????? ????
9. Felsenegg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By rchengst74 - Singapore, Singapore
A place that you must visit when you are in Zurich! Great location if you like to post breathtaking views of the city for Instagram ???? they serve nice food & beer as well. The children loved the place as they run around to enjoy the children’s facility and watched the cows. Nice exercise to walk from the tram station to the Talstation LAF for the cable car up to the location. Wonderful place that you can spend the morning to enjoy the sights and air ????
10. Sammlung Oskar Reinhart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By 605ailbhef - Zug, Switzerland
The collection was Herr Reinhart's personal choice - and did he have an eye!!! Some of the most beautiful Cezannes I've seen anywhere, and unusual Van Gogh's not seen in major exhibitions of the artist's work, including in London.. As per my previous reviews of Art in Winterthur - well worth the trip. There is a very good 'bus' which will get you from the station to Am Romerholz, and/or from the more central art museums to Am Romerholz and back to the station. They run once an hour and the journey is c 15 minutes.
