Do Zürich the way locals do: start slow at Zürichhorn, eat where the regulars do at Zeughauskeller, let the evening run long at Frau Gerolds Garten.
Top things to do in Zürich
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Rhine Falls
150m-wide, 23m-high falls painted by Turner, with boat trips, viewing platforms & guided tours.
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Zoo Zürich
Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.
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Lindt Home of Chocolate
A towering chocolate fountain, museum exhibits on production & hands-on workshops with chocolatiers.
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Lindenhof
Hilltop gathering place on the site of a former Roman fort with outdoor chess boards & city views.
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Zeughauskeller
Rustic Swiss dishes & draft beers in a 15th-century building, with oak beams & historic artifacts.
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Kunsthaus Zürich
Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.
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Swiss National Museum
Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.
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Grossmünster
Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.
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Botanical Garden
University-run city garden with 3 tropical glass domes & a pond, plus guided tours & botany courses.
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Aussichtsturm Uetliberg
Landmark steel-truss tower with an open observation platform & panoramic views of Zurich & the Alps.
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Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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Zeughauskeller
Rustic Swiss dishes & draft beers in a 15th-century building, with oak beams & historic artifacts.
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Haus Hiltl
Comfy, airy eatery for veggie salads, soups & Mediterranean fare with buffet, a la carte & takeaway.
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Zum Königstuhl - Schweizer Restaurant in Zürich Niederdorf
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Frau Gerolds Garten
Eatery serving home-style cuisine in an urban garden setting, with heated tents in winter, plus bar.
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Restaurant Brasserie Johanniter | Swiss Restaurant & Eventraum
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Swiss Chuchi Restaurant
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Sternen Grill + Sternen Grill Restaurant im oberen Stock.
Fast-food outlet serving grilled bratwurst sausages with bread rolls, plus roast chicken & drinks.
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Hiltl Dachterrasse
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Best of Switzerland Tours AG
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Zürich Tourist Information
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MyBikePlan
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ZSG-Schifffahrt
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Bike Outlet velomaerkte.ch
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Stadtführungen // Guided Tours - Zürich Tourismus
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Zürichhorn
Popular waterfront park featuring a swimming area, play equipment & restaurants in a lush setting.
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Arboretum Zürich
Tranquil lakeside park & botanical garden with picnic & swimming areas amid diverse tree species.
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Park im Grüene Rüschlikon
Park featuring expansive lawns & attractions for kids such as a play area & seasonal donkey rides.
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Rieterpark
Landscaped 19th-century park featuring rare coniferous trees, lawns, villas & playgrounds.
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Rentenwiese
Open lawns, an arboretum & tours of a bird sanctuary in a park with a manmade beach on Lake Zurich.
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Frau Gerolds Garten
Eatery serving home-style cuisine in an urban garden setting, with heated tents in winter, plus bar.
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Rimini Bar
Evening outdoor bar with decking, trees & cushions over a daytime-only swimming area, plus BBQ food.
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Gainsbourg Bar & Event Location
Cocktail bar with stylish decor, plus a peephole into the main room from the restroom.
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Tales Bar
Snug, late-night lounge with an intimate vibe serving up bespoke cocktails & creative drinks.
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