Top Sights in Zurich
discover the city’s most beautiful streets
Old Town
The Old Town is one of Europe’s best preserved, featuring medieval houses along its countless contorted and narrow streets. Many unique Zurich brands can be found here.
Fraumünster
Of all Zurich’s church spires, the slender, blue spire of Fraumünster is the most graceful. The church holds a special treasure: three world-famous stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall.
Grossmünster
The Grossmünster is one of Zurich’s most famous landmarks. The accessible Karlsturm tower offers an extraordinary view of the Old Town, the Limmat river and the lake.
Lindenhof
A marvelous view of the River Limmat and the picturesque Old Town with its towers and roofs can be enjoyed right in the city center. This public square was the site of a Roman fort in the 4th century.
Bahnhofstrasse
The Bahnhofstrasse is one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Europe. Fashion, art and Zurich specialties attract shopping enthusiasts from all over the world.
Sechseläutenplatz
This is a place for relaxing between Lake Zurich, Bellevue and the Opera House. Several events are held here, such as the “Sechseläuten” (spring festival), Zurich Film Festival and many more.
Bürkliplatz & Lakeside Promenade
Bürkliplatz is not only a boat dock, but also a marketplace, art area and event site with a spectacular view across Lake Zurich to the Alps.
ETH Zurich
The terrace in front of the imposing building of the famous Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) offers a fantastic view of the Old Town. ETH can be reached with the Polybahn funicular rail.
Casino Zurich
Switzerland’s largest casino makes gamblers’ hearts beat faster. Try your luck at Casino Zurich with over 280 gaming machines and 22 gaming tables.
Zürich-West
The former industrial area Zürich-West has been transformed into a hip district with design stores, contemporary art galleries, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Uetliberg
At 869 m (2,850 ft) above sea level, Uetliberg towers over the rooftops of Zurich. The mountain offers an impressive panoramic view of the city, the lake and the Alps.
Lindt Home of Chocolate
A unique experience:featuring an interactive museum, the world’s largest Lindt store, a cafe and a chocolaterie for hosting workshops.