Peace and Relaxation During the Christmas Period in Zurich | zuerich.com

How about a romantic hike on the snow-covered Uetliberg? Or a revitalizing hour or two in one of the city’s many steam baths? The selection of ideas on how to slow down and recharge your batteries in Zurich is varied.

Those seeking peace and quiet can discover the best places to relax in the run-up to Christmas – whether in the very heart of Zurich or just a few minutes by public transport from the city center.

Seebad Enge im Winter

Seebad Enge

Where You Work Up a Sweat

First work up a sweat in the sauna, then courageously take a plunge into the ice-cold Lake Zurich – afterwards you’ll feel like a new person.

Bathing Above the Zurich Rooftops

Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa

Where Guests Are Pampered

Bathe amidst century-old vaulted stone walls and delight in the soothing warm water and steam.

Fraumünster Zurich

Visit to the Fraumünster Church

Where Art Impresses

Augusto Giacometti, Marc Chagall, Paul Bodmer – the Reformed Protestant church in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town is home to wonderful works of art.

Blüemlihalle by Augusto Giacometti

Giacometti Entrance Hall

Where Visitors Are Amazed

It is by far the most spectacular police station entrance hall in the world and at the same time a place of peace and tranquility.

Boat Trip on Lake Zurich

Boat Cruises

Taking Time Out

The short round trip on Lake Zurich opens up wonderful views. For example, of the romantic ice rink at the Romantik Seehotel Sonne in Küsnacht.

Waid in Winter

Waid

Where the City Lies at Your Feet

A walk through the Wipkingen and Höngg quarters – or alternatively a bus ride – takes you up to Waid, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view over Zurich.

Saunaboot

Sauna Boat

A guaranteed way to truly relax

Work up a sweat in the sauna and jump directly into the lake to cool off – an amazing Zurich experience.

Historic glass pavilion in the Old Botanical Garden Zurich

Old Botanical Garden

An Idyllic Oasis

The Old Botanical Garden is an idyllic oasis at the heart of downtown Zurich.

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