Zürich Attractions: 8 Visitor Guides
Zürich's sights cluster around the Limmat river and the old town on both banks: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, the Fraumünster with its Chagall windows, and the Lindenhof terrace above the river. The Swiss National Museum beside the main station and the Kunsthaus on Heimplatz hold the city's major collections.
Zürich attraction guides
Bahnhofstrasse Zürich: What to See on Zurich's Main Shopping Street
Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich's main shopping street, a straight walk between the Hauptbahnhof and the Zürichsee. It is a spine for a half-day in the center, with luxury stores, department stores, chocolate shops and cafés along the way.
Fraumünster Zürich: Chagall Windows, Crypt and Visitor Guide
The Fraumünster in Zürich is a compact Old Town church with five Chagall windows in the choir, a Giacometti window opposite, and a crypt museum under the choir. Plan roughly an hour and a half for windows, crypt and square, and know which side of the Limmat you are heading for.
Grossmünster Zurich: Tower Climb, Tickets and What to See
The Grossmünster is Zurich's twin-towered Romanesque church on the Limmat, and its Karlsturm tower is the climb most visitors come for: 187 steps and a small admission fee. Here is what waits inside, how the ticket works, when the tower is open, and how long to allow.
Kunsthaus Zürich: What to See and How to Plan a Visit
Kunsthaus Zürich at Heimplatz 1 holds a deep run of European painting, from Old Masters to van Gogh, Monet, Munch and Hodler. Plan two hours for a slice, half a day for the whole sweep, and know how the sections connect before you start.
Lindenhof Zurich: A Visitor's Guide to the Hilltop Park
Lindenhof is the free, open-air terrace at the top of Zürich's Old Town, a short climb from the river with a wide view over the Limmat and the rooftops. It suits a 15- to 30-minute pause between sights.
Swiss National Museum Zurich: What to See & Decide
The Swiss National Museum, known locally as the Landesmuseum, stands beside Zürich Hauptbahnhof and Platzspitz park. It covers Swiss cultural history and craftsmanship, fits neatly into an arrival or departure day, and pairs well with the Old Town churches across the river.
University Botanical Garden Zürich: A Visitor's Guide
The University of Zürich Botanical Garden on Zollikerstrasse pairs indoor tropical houses with outdoor beds, including a useful plant garden redesigned in 2019 and a children's adventure garden. Here is what to see, when the outdoor beds are at their best, and how to shape a visit around the weather.
Zurich Opera House: Visiting Opernhaus Zürich on Sechseläutenplatz
Opernhaus Zürich anchors Sechseläutenplatz at the edge of the old town, a short walk from Bellevue and the lakefront. Here is how the house is laid out for a visit, which Ballett Zürich productions are listed this season, how to match a performance to your dates, and what to see on and around the square if your trip misses a show.