Zurich in Three Days

Travel tips and itinerary suggestions for a 72-hour city trip to Zurich

There is plenty to discover in Switzerland’s largest city. A city trip over a long weekend allows you to discover the different facets of Zurich – and also to head out into the beautiful surrounding region.

Day 1: Explore the Old Town

Altstadtführung Zürich

Walk Through the Old Town

Explore Niederdorf

Whether with a guide or on their own: in Zurich’s Old Town, guests encounter old and new, traditional and modern.

Grossmünster Zurich Church Landmark

Grossmünster

Zurich’s Landmark

Shrouded in legend and steeped in history: a visit to this imposing building is always worthwhile – even several times over.

Fraumünster, Zurich

Fraumünster

Colorful Stained-Glass Windows

Directly opposite the Grossmünster, guests can discover another major landmark of the City on the Limmat – and follow in the footsteps of Zurich’s strong women.

Harald Naegeli

Harald Naegeli’s Stick Figures

Insider Tip, Day 1

Art has many faces – and bodies. Who can find some graffiti by the famous artist, Harald Naegeli?

Lunch in the Old Town

Kunsthaus Zürich

Kunsthaus Zürich

How about some food for the mind? At the Kunsthaus, visitors can marvel at one of the most important art collections in Switzerland.

Fischerstube Zürihorn

Culinary Delights on Lake Zurich

Indulge your taste buds and be entranced by the play of lights on the water: Lake Zurich invites you to enjoy this beautiful combination in the evening.

Opera House

Looking for a treat for the ears? The Opera House on the famous Sechseläutenplatz presents performances for every musical preference.

Day 2: Enjoy the View from the Uetliberg

Brunch in Zurich on the Weekend

Weekend Brunch

The best way to kick off an eventful day is with a hearty breakfast! Whether sweet or savory, with egg & bacon or vegan: here everyone will find something to their taste.

Uetliberg

Uetliberg

Take in the panoramic view over the city’s rooftops and the surrounding green spaces on an easy hike along the Planet Trail.

Restaurant Hillz

Restaurant Hillz

Lunch on the Uetliberg

Here hungry hikers can enjoy typical Swiss dishes or simply a delicious “glacé”, as ice cream is called in the local dialect.

Museum Rietberg

Museum Rietberg

The whole world at home in Switzerland: at the Museum Rietberg, guests can experience non-European art at its finest.

Wiedikerli Grilled Bratwurst

Insider Tip, Day 2

From global to local: stave off any hunger pangs with this sausage specialty from Zurich’s Wiedikon quarter – a real treat for the taste buds.

Pavillon Le Corbusier

Pavillon Le Corbusier

Architectural Masterpiece

A jewel on Lake Zurich: art, life, and architecture merge in the Pavillon Le Corbusier. An inspiring place to discover and linger.

Dinner Above the Rooftops of Zurich

Day 3: Chocolate Tour & Explore Rapperswil

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Chocolate Tour

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Visit Switzerland without tasting some delicious Swiss chocolate? Unthinkable! And all the better if you also learn something in the process ...

Boat Trip in Zurich

Lake Cruise from Thalwil

Off to Rapperswil

A quick view of the lake, then you’re already on it: with the Lake Zurich round trips, visitors of all ages can get from A to B in a relaxing manner.

Rapperswil, castle

Rapperswil

Explore the Old Town

Stroll along the “Riviera” on the southern shore of Lake Zurich and follow the sweet fragrance of roses into the Old Town: all this and more can be enjoyed in Rapperswil.

Lunch in Rapperswil

Sonnengalerie – Romantik Seehotel Sonne Küsnacht

Soak up the Sun with a Lake View

Insider Tip, Day 3

Whether beer and sandwich or coffee and cake: travelers can recharge their batteries at the Sonnengalerie restaurant between Rapperswil and Zurich.

Restaurant Kronenhalle Zurich Interior View

Eat at a Cult Restaurant

The perfect end to an eventful day: dine like a local in one of Zurich’s tradition-steeped restaurants.

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