Advice for traveling to Uteliberg from Zurich
A traveler named DSL is planning a 2-day stay in Zurich and wants to visit Uetliberg for its fantastic views. They are looking for advice on when to go and how long it will take to get there from Zurich main station in early October.
- Take the train from Zurich main station to Uetliberg; it takes about 20 minutes.
- Wear comfortable shoes as there is a steep walk from the station to the viewpoint.
- The weather in early October may bring fog, so check forecasts to ensure good views.
- Consider hiking or walking down for a more enjoyable experience in the beautiful woods.
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Hello everyone, I’m planning to visit uetliberg as part of my 2 day stay in Zurich as it seems to be a great place with fantastic view. I was wondering if I should incorporate this as the start of the day and roughly what would be the total time spent I set off from Zurich main station (my stay is in early October)
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Your departure station is Zurich (just “Zurich”…) and your destination is Uetliberg.The travel time is 20 minutes. You may choose to walk down if you feel like it (hiking up is of course also possible <G>).
Hi DSL,
Uetliberg does give lovely views…provided it’s not foggy, as the fog can lay like a thick blanket over Zurich. Hiking up or down, or both, as suggested by Snowman is a nice idea as there are lovely woods. It’s so close to the city that you can be flexible about the time of day you visit.
Even if you choose not to hike, there’s a fairly steep walk from the train station up to the tower / lookout (though there may be another route). It’s an easy walk if you are used to walking uphill – I don’t want to put you off, but it’s best to wear sensible shoes or find another way to get there.
Others may have more expertise on whether fog can be expected in early October. I think it was probably early June when we were last there. We had a nice time climbing up the tower and imagining what we’d be able to see on a clearer day.
Cheers,
Minnie
HI DSL,
Anytime is good with the weather cooperates. It is indeed quite quick to get to from Zurich main station. There is about a 10 minute walk to the very top of the mountain (with viewpoint and restaurant and hotel) once you are off the train.
If you like there is a hike you can start at the top and walk along the mountain ridge parallel to the lake – fairly flat. http://www.myswissalps.com/hi king/uetliberg-felsenegg
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