Zürich by train
Discover Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland’s largest city, blends alpine views with cosmopolitan sophistication. The medieval Old Town is filled with narrow streets and historic landmarks, while Bahnhofstrasse offers world-class shopping. Lake Zürich and Uetliberg Mountain provide scenic escapes, and the city’s vibrant art and culinary scenes ensure a perfect balance of tradition and innovation.
Explore neighbourhoods in Zürich
Neighbourhoods in and around Zürich
Holidays by land and sea
Zürich train holidays
Through Switzerland to Italy
Milan, Lugano, Zürich, Florence, Lausanne, Lucerne, Paris
The most scenic route to fresh pasta and Italian espresso? Through Switzerland. Head along UNESCO Alpine railways (camera at the ready) before soaking up Northern Italy.
Journey to Lake Constance
Strasbourg, Zürich, Konstanz, Paris
Discover the medieval charm of Strasbourg and Konstanz, alongside Zürich's vibrant culture.
Zurich short break
Zürich
Forget what you know of this Swiss financial hub and discover the West’s buzzing warehouse galleries and bars. All backdropped by Alpine views.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Zürich
Opernhaus Zurich
Visit Zurich's Opernhaus, the city's first permanent theatre opened in 1834 with Mozart's Zauberflöte and is now the main venue for opera and ballet in the city.
Zürich Altstadt
Wander Zürich’s old town along Rennweg and Augustinergasse, with their charming shops and cafés. Visit Fraumünster for its stained glass windows, then enjoy cake and hot chocolate at Café 1842.
Uetliberg
Climb Uetliberg, Zürich’s 850m mountain, for views of the city and lake. Enjoy hiking and biking trails, or try activities like tobogganing and paragliding for an adventurous day out.
Take a tour by boat
For a wonderful way to see the city, take to the water. Head out on a boat trip on Zürichsee, the city's namesake lake, or a flat bottomed boat tour of Limmat river from Landesmuseum station.
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