Zurich airport to city centre
A traveler named Julia is landing at Zurich airport next May and has one day to explore the city before heading to Lauterbrunnen. She's looking for advice on how to get to the city center and what to visit. It's important for her to maximize her day and see key attractions.
- Take a 10-minute train ride from Zurich airport to the main railway station to reach the city center easily.
- Purchase a Zurich Card for free public transport and access to museums for the day.
- Visit Uetliberg for stunning views of the city, lake, and Alps, accessible with the Zurich Card.
- Stroll through the old part of the city and relax at Lindenhof park along the river Limmat.
- Consider taking a boat trip on the lake for a scenic experience.
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We’ll land at Zurich airport next May and have a day to spend there before moving on to Lauterbrunnen. I’d like to visit the city centre, but I’m not sure how to get there from the airport and what to visit, can anyone give me advice on this? Thanks.
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Hello Julia, welcome to our forum! From Zurich airport it’s a 10 minute train ride to the main railway station in Zurich city centre.
From the main station, you have plenty of options to discover the city.
– You may purchase a Zurich Card, which offers free use of public transport and free access to museums during one day.
– A beautiful viewing point which can be reached with this card is the Uetliberg (tram line 10), offering views of the city, the lake and (in clear weather) the Alps.
– You could also visit the Swiss national museum right across the main railway station.
– Another tip: stroll along the old part of the city, take a rest break at park Lindenhof with views of the river Limmat and end up along the lake shore. You could take a boat trip here or enjoy the park-like garden.Zurich is a large city which has lots to offer for a 1 day stay. Good luck on making your choice!
Hi Julia, a boat trip on the lake is awesome. To save time, take the tram line 9 to Bürkiplatz where the boats leave. Here’s the timetable http://www.zsg.ch/index.php?en_summer-round-trips-1. Have fun!
Thanks for your tips!
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