Niederdorf is the area of Zurich across the Limmat river from Lindenhof and Schipfe. It's more…read moretouristy in terms of shopping and there is more of a nightlife in this area. Unfortunately, that means it is also more expensive. It's definitely an area to check out, and is not too far from the old town hall, Grossmuenster cathedral, University of Zurich, or a couple of museums. 80/2025

Located in old town Zurich, this is a wonderful place to walk around and look at the shops, eat…read moredinner, grab a drink, and see some local landmarks. With plenty of restaurants, you are bound to find a place with good food and great atmosphere! The options are endless. Multiple shops line the street, from designer labels, to old antique shops that sell Swiss knives. The old river runs along side the street, as well as some popular church's, including the Grossmünster Church. The area has beautiful architecture, and during the holiday season, is lined with Christmas lights. As we walked along, we enjoyed window shopping, ending with a good dinner. Definitely a good way to spend the evening.

Beautiful botanical gardens. A butterfly house and real cuckoo birds with swans. So peaceful.read more

I live just miles away from a botanical garden that is consistently rated in the top 10...so it's…read morehard to impress when it comes to gardens. This garden blew me away today. From walking across the bridge, the Swiss Alps in the (stunning) background, sculptures, wisteria, blooming tulips this garden had everything! I almost couldn't take it when I realized the cushions (on wooden pallets) matched the surrounding orchids in the conservatory. This is the photo of Pinterest dreams. Honestly, the gardens just kept getting better and better. Anyways, I stayed here for about 3 hours, took tons of photos, and was able to see the entire island. You'll need to buy a €5 parking token when you buy tickets. Keep the token and when you leave the parking lot there will be a token box. The signage has a bad translation which wasn't helpful Don't take the trolley-takes 5 pleasant minutes to walk across the bridge (walk on the right side only) Tickets are 1/2 off after 5pm (which is also when the crowds leave) Café is near the ticket office and has plenty of drink choices (€2.75 for coke light in glass bottle) Restrooms through the area-3 on the island and one by the café. They are nicely kept

Helvetiamarkt and Velobörse both make good use of this open square. It's an excellent venue, but…read moreI'm not sure I'd come here just to enjoy the scenery --- when it's empty, it's pretty empty. There is a nice little playground across the street, but the street traffic and surrounding concrete buildings mean this isn't my favorite place to sit and sip coffee.

I've ridden funiculars in Paris, Santiago…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/funicular-santiago?hrid=3MQbf-z1mZ0YI2yaEHqOww, Porto, https://www.yelp.com/biz/funicular-dos-guindais-porto?hrid=p8mBuupTw8wfxJBP4NpWcg, Bilbaohttps://www.yelp.com/biz/funicular-de-artxanda-bilbao-3?hrid=hmbNvBc8ogW1jtU-OhPk8Q, and Pittsburgh https://www.yelp.com/biz/monongahela-incline-pittsburgh?hrid=xqDMRikx8G0Ub2VXJaNPoA. They're fun and interesting and a bit of a step back to simpler times. I had the opportunity to ride the Polybahn in Zürich which is a quick half kilometer ride from Central Square to the Polyterrasse of the ETH Zürich. The train is owned by the UBS AG banking group but operated on their behalf by the Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich who run the city's tram network. Easy enough to board, ride and enjoy. It's over quick, so be ready! [Review 16479 overall - 28 in Switzerland - 1987 of 2021.]

Polybahn is a red funicular railway that takes passengers from the bottom of central Zurich up to a…read moreterrace at ETH Zurich. A lot of students use it as a convenient way to get to the university. It's completely automated with no person working the machines. It runs every 3 minutes, the ride is only about a minute and a half, and it is free with the Swiss Travel Pass. The alternative is an uphill 10 minute walk if you're looking for a little exercise. Occasionally the line will be long but it moves quickly as the railway can fit a good amount of people per ride.

This place is in an absolutely fantastic location. You have a lovely view of the lake and…read moremountains, and there is ample seating outside. I was impressed to see that they have a grilled vegetable platter, and also a nice risotto dish with aubergine. The prices are high. The service was really slow when we were there, but that tends to happen when you only have one or two waiters for the entire terrace. My one suggestion- could you please stop letting people smoke on the terrace? I know we're in Europe, but I'd like to enjoy my meal. k thx bye.

Uetliberg is a popular place to enjoy great panoramic view of Zurich. On a clear day, you can see…read moreMount Pilatus and Lucern in the distance. You can use Google Maps to guide you through the trail. There's a dirt trail that will get you up faster, but don't take that one! I hiked it after a few days of rain so it was muddy and challenging. There's another trail that's a bit longer, with switchbacks throughout. I took that one on the way down and it's so much safer than the dirt path. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Zurich.

Amazing views of the city of Zürich, Zügersee (Lake Zürich), and the Alps. Take train (S10) which…read moreruns every 30 minutes (05 & 35) then walk up the small mountain to be rewarded with stunning views. There is a restaurant, a lookout area and a separate tower at the top. The lookout area is free. The tower offers 2 levels (30 m and 72 m) of views for free. The highest level of view (900m) will cost 1 or 2 franc. From this small mountain, you can hike various paths ranging from 0.6 km to several km. I wish I had the time and the right shoes to hike one of the paths. I'm sure the experience would be well worth the effort.