What not to miss in Zurich
Find the popular attractions in and around Zurich below.
SIGHTSEEING IN AND AROUND ZURICH
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Rhine Falls
View the 23 m high waterfall up close from the promenades or a boat.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Waterfall
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Attraction type: Natural site, Lake;
Scenic trip, By boat
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Attraction type: City tour
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Voralpen-Express
The Voralpen-Express is a relaxed train journey between Central and North-Eastern Switzerland, passing green hills and charming villages.
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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Zurich tour by panorama bus
Board an air-conditioned panorama bus and enjoy a 1.5- to 2-hour ride along all the major sites and museums. This is a good way to get to know the city quickly. The audio commentary explains what you get to see. There are two short photo stops along the way.
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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
Scenic trip, By bus
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Escort: guide
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Zurich city highlights plus cable car ride
A packed half day of exploring Zurich! Your guide takes you to the town center, on to lake Zurich and to Felsenegg for a view of the lake and the city from a higher perspective. Transportation is by coach, boat and cable car. A varying tour with lots of highlights.
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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Interlaken and Grindelwald day trip from Zurich
A day trip by luxurious coach from Zurich, to Interlaken and Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region. You'll have plenty of time to explore these towns on your own. We'd recommend shopping or visiting Harder Kulm in Interlaken, and a ride up to First in Grindelwald.
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Attraction type: City tour;
Scenic trip, By bus
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
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Attraction type: Sport, Hiking;
City tour;
Scenic trip;
Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
Natural site, Mountain top, By train
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Escort: guide
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Culinary tour, Chocolate;
City tour
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Escort: guide
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Full Grindelwald-First adventure tour from Zurich
A comfortable coach will take you to Interlaken for a photo stop, and then to Grindelwald. You'll take the scenic cableway to First, then descend by the spectacular First Flyer, plus a cart and scooter ride. Finally there's a train ride to Interlaken to board the coach back to Zurich.
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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Lucerne and Engelberg day trip from Zurich
A day trip by luxurious coach from Zurich, to Lucerne and Engelberg. You'll have plenty of time to explore the towns on your own. We'd recommend to focus on the historical town and the lake in Lucerne, and to make a cable car trip to the Trübsee in Engelberg.
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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Scenic trip, By boat;
Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
City tour
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
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More ways to book: GetYourGuide
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: City tour;
Natural site, Waterfall
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
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More ways to book: Tiqets
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Scenic trip, By bus;
City tour
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Black Forest and Rhine Falls in one day from Zurich
After a scenic bus ride you'll get to spend 2 hours at the Titisee, a lake in the German Black Forest. A visit to the Drubb watchmaker is included, a boat trip is optional. On the way back to Zurich, there's a 45 minute stop at the famous Rhine Falls in Switzerland.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Waterfall;
Scenic trip, By bus;
Natural site, Lake
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Culinary tour, Cheese;
Scenic trip;
Natural site;
City tour;
Culinary tour, Chocolate
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Escort: guide
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Natural site, Waterfall;
City tour
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
2-hour coach tour of Zurich
A quick tour along all the highlights of Zurich, including the lake, Bahnhofstrasse, historical town center and St. Peter's church. Optionally, a boat trip can be added to this tour.
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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Scenic trip, By boat;
City tour
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Escort: guide
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
Scenic trip, By boat;
Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
Scenic trip, By train;
Scenic trip, By bus;
City tour
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Escort: mix of guided/not guided
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Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
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More ways to book: Tiqets, Expedia
REGIONAL HIKING SUGGESTIONS
City walk Zurich
Use this city walk to get a good introduction to the old town of Zurich as well as a walk along Lake Zurich.
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Hiking time: 1h45
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 408 - 427 m
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Distance: 7.3 km
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Terrain: town, along lake
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Region: Lake Zurich (Region Zurich)
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Hiking time: 1h45
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 790 - 871 m
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Distance: 6.0 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Lake Zurich (Region Zurich)
Town walk Olten
An easy short walk in the pretty center of Olten. Ideal if you're interested in seeing a typical northern Switzerland town that is not too touristy.
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