In Zurich, you can not only taste the famous Swiss cheese and chocolate, but also go shopping, take a walk in the Old Town, or take a boat ride on Lake Zurich.
What to do in Zurich?
- Visit the Grossmünster Cathedral (it is located in the center of Zurich and has 2 twin towers);
- Go to the Swiss National Museum (it is located in the city center, in a huge castle and occupies 2 floors there);
- Take a ride on the Polybahn funicular;
- Go to the Zurich Opera House;
- Visit the Beyer Watch Museum.
What to do in Zurich
You should start your acquaintance with Zurich with a walk through the historic district of the city of Niederdorf - here you will meet narrow alleys, charming Gothic-style houses, bakeries, pastry shops, antique shops. In the evening, you can see performances by acrobats, dancers and musicians.
To admire the view of the Alps, the lake, the Grossmünster Cathedral, you should go up to the observation deck, which is located at the top of the mountain (you can get to it by going up from the Church of St. Peter).
For shopping, it is advisable to go to the Arki Viaduct shopping mall, which unites shops, galleries, studios and a huge food market.
Particularly noteworthy is the Bahnhofstrasse area - the day should be planned so that you can visit the shops, restaurants and entertainment centers located here. In local shops, you can get not only clothes and souvenirs, but also original things, including antiques.
With children, you should go to the Zurich Zoo, where animals live in special enclosures. The zoo is also home to pets, which are allowed to touch and feed.
15 km from Zurich, on the shores of Lake Tyrler, there is the Toy Museum, but it is worth going there with the children for the whole day. This amusement park has observation decks, walking paths, models of railways, the largest collection of toys, and attractions. Couples with children should visit the Alpamare Water Park - children can enjoy water attractions and have fun on the playgrounds, while adults can go to the wellness area.
You should definitely take a tour of Lake Zurich. On its coast there are recreation parks, equipped public baths, natural sandy beaches. This lake is a paradise for lovers of quiet rest, divers, fans of wind and sails (here you can rent a high-speed yacht).
Noisy companies will love the Acapulco Bar - after enjoying delicious drinks, you can go down to the Foxy Football Club to play table football. And if you want to spend the evening with drive, then go to the Oxa Dance Hall techno club, which does not close its doors to visitors until the early morning.
Holidays in Zurich will allow you to see unique architectural monuments, enjoy delicious food, and have an active and fun time.
