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Top 14 Best Things to Do in Zurich [2025]
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Grossmunster
4.7
/5
202 reviews
7.7
Based on 1,925 reviews
400m from downtown
Phone +41 44 250 66 51
Address: Zwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Limmat River & Fraumünster shine
Zwingli's 16th-century Reformation site
Saved by 224 users34% positive reviews
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The Cathedral of Zurich is one of the three main churches in Zurich, Switzerland, and is designed to incorporate a variety of architectural styles such as Romanesque, post-Gothic and neo-Gothic. Its most distinctive feature is the towering twin towers, which makes it also known as the "Cathedral of Zurich Twin Towers". The interior of the church is simple and reflects the style of the 16th century Reformation. The church has stained glass windows created by Swiss modern art master Giacometti, whose artistic masterpieces are painted glass. In addition, the church's underground church and the seat of the Saints are older parts of the existing history, dating back to the late 11th century and early 12th century, and still can see traces of the frescoes on the decoration.
Zurich Cathedral has many highlights, covering many aspects of architecture, art, history, etc. The following is detailed introduction: Architectural characteristics - Twin Towers landmark: The twin towers of Zurich Cathedral are recognized landmarks in Zurich, the tower was built in the 13th century, The neo-Gothic spire was built between 1781 and 1787 by Johann Caspar V ögeli and Johannes Haggen mille, and the towering twin towers are particularly eye-catching from afar, becoming an important part of the city skyline. - Romanesque style: The main body of the church is Romanesque architecture, with heavy walls, semicircular arches and vaults, showing the calm and solemnity of Romanesque architecture, spacious interior space, giving a sense of solemnity. Art Treasures - Stained glass: The choir windows created by Swiss modernist Giacometti are brightly coloured and beautifully patterned. There is also a series of new windows created by Sigmar Polk after winning the competition in 2005, adding a modern art to the church. - Bronze gate: built by Otto Monk, there are two groups. The south gate was completed in 1935-1938, depicting the scene of the Reformation; the north gate was completed in 1950, depicting the scene in the Bible, the characters are lifelike and the craftsmanship is exquisite. - Church organ: The organ, made by Nipomuk Kuhn in 1876, was replaced by the Metzler organ in 1960, with a beautiful sound, a professional organ training venue and a variety of musical events. History and Culture - Meaning of Reformation: In 1520, during his tenure at the Cathedral in Zurich, Ciyunli began the Reformation in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and in 1523, the local authorities approved the church's severance with the Pope, making the church the birthplace of the Reformation in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. - Historical monuments: The church’s catacombs are the oldest, built from the late 11th to early 12th centuries, and contain old faded murals depicting the patron saint Felix and Ricula. - Related museums: The church has a religious reform museum, showing the historical background, process and impact of the Reformation, and the seminary of the University of Zurich, which is an important place for studying religion and theology. Viewing experience - Karta Tower: The tower is close to the Limat River, and visitors can climb 187 steps to the top of the tower, and experience narrow and winding stairs and wooden platforms along the way. The Limat River and the Alps in the distance have a panoramic view.
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Swiss National Museum
4.8
/5
11 reviews
7.3
From PLN 70.55
Based on 1,371 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +41 44 218 65 11
Address: Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Craft Swiss traditional items yourself
Swiss culture & art overview
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On the first day of landing in Zurich, it happened to rain, so I went to visit the National Museum next to the train station. You can get free tickets with Swiss pass, and the staff also gave you a coin to send a package. The storage and toilet are on the basement floor, and small suitcases should be able to be stored.
The exhibits on the first floor of the Swiss Museum can be guided in Chinese, but there is no Chinese guide on the second floor. The exhibits are not very interesting to me, but the museum is not bad, and there are not many people, which is suitable for checking in and taking pictures. In addition, the small gadgets in the gift shop are also very cute, but the prices are not beautiful.
The architectural style outside is very photogenic, and there are many things to see inside. You can get familiar with the history of Switzerland and many handicrafts. Girls can't move when they see the antique exhibition area. It's worth a visit! I brought my family with me and gained a lot.
Bahnhofstrasse
4.8
/5
445 reviews
7.2
Based on 3,847 reviews
346m from downtown
Phone +41-43-2439000
Address: 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
19th-century architecture & trams
Switzerland's Wall Street: 200+ banks
Saved by 175 users109 positive reviews
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Bahnhofstrasse is Zurich's most famous shopping street, luxurious and full of vitality! It is full of top brand stores, exquisite cafes and century-old shops, which is very stylish to visit. The street is clean and elegant, with trams running through it, retro and modern. Although the prices are high, the window viewing and street photography are worth it! It is recommended to experience the exquisite life in Switzerland, remember to bring your wallet~
The west side of the Limat River in Zurich, Switzerland, is 1 ． 4 kilometers long. You can watch beautiful swans and seagulls by the river, stroll around the world's richest streets, see the most expensive jewelry, and Swiss watches.
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Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
4.4
/5
75 reviews
7.0
From PLN 128.20
Based on 1,977 reviews
793m from downtown
Phone +41-44-2538484
Address: Heimpl. 1/5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Picasso & Monet masterpieces displayed
Rodin's "The Gates of Hell"
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The Zurich Art Museum is really conscientious. You can see paintings for free on Wednesdays, and storage is also free.
There are more works of famous painters in the new museum. If you don’t have enough time, go directly to the new museum. You can see the works of famous painters such as Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, etc. here up close. It is really a super generous museum. I feel that there are a lot of Monet's paintings.
Ot is the most important art museums in Switzerland and was opened in 1910.. There is a permenan as well as a time limited exhibition. There are 3 restaurants and cafes as well as a museum’s shop.
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Fraumunster Church
4.5
/5
144 reviews
6.7
Based on 1,784 reviews
177m from downtown
Phone +41 44 250 66 33
Address: Münsterhof 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Zurich landmark by Limmat River
Gothic architecture from 12th-15th centuries
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Zurich's Frauenkirche is a must-visit landmark! The twin towers are very eye-catching, and the green spires are very photogenic. The interior of the church is simple and elegant, with beautiful stained windows and murals. You can also overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole city from the tower. The location is very convenient, right on the Limmat River, across the river from the cathedral opposite. It is free to visit, quiet and sacred, and suitable for daydreaming and taking photos. Don't miss it when you come to Zurich!
Suning is the Church of Our Lady. This church is a well-known local church. It covers a large area. From the outside, it is very beautiful and solemn. Sometimes it is open for business. It is a relatively sacred place to visit.
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Lindenhof
4.4
/5
77 reviews
6.2
Based on 1,614 reviews
502m from downtown
Phone +41 44 215 40 00
Address: Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Explore Ancient Roman Customs Fortress
360° Zurich views & landmarks
35% positive reviews
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Lindenhof is a park on a small hill. Due to its high terrain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Zurich. It was raining on the day we went there, so the panoramic view was not so beautiful, but the small platform itself was very beautiful in autumn. There were golden trees all around, and a thin layer of orange leaves on the ground, which made the atmosphere full.
It is said that this is the filming location of the Korean drama Crash Landing on You, and there are many Korean tourists.
Lindenhof Mountain is 428 meters above sea level and 25 meters above the Limmat River.
Under the dense bodhi trees, a sculpture, a pool of clear water, a huge chessboard, more than ten benches, and many tourists constitute the entire park. In a picturesque and beautiful country, it is at best a civic square.
Climbing the hill is not so much a visit to the park as it is to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zurich city from a high vantage point. Standing by the stone fence of the park, the clear Limmat River flows under your feet, and the cathedral, city hall, and Polytechnic University on the opposite bank are clearly visible. The scenery here is unique!
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Lake Zurich
4.8
/5
520 reviews
5.8
22.9 km from downtown
Address: Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Zurich
Highlights:
Swim, picnic & boat tour
Crescent lake views & Alps
Saved by 158 users193 positive reviews
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Zurich's first impression is that it is a modern metropolis with tall buildings in the city, but unlike cities in China, it is not as busy as other cities. Instead, you can see many people walking on the wide streets. The city is not big. If you walk along the main road, you can see a large lake, which is crystal clear and seems to be endless. There are many black swans and white swans playing by the lake. They are not afraid of people at all and will take the initiative to come forward to look for food, which is very interesting.
[Scenery] It's so beautiful, it's like a paradise on earth. Really, this is the perfect fusion of nature and human civilization.
[Fun] It's fun to bask in the sun and play with the swans.
[Value for money] There is no ticket, all beautiful scenery is free!
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St. Peter's Church
4.1
/5
89 reviews
5.7
Based on 596 reviews
301m from downtown
Phone +41 44-250-66-33
Address: St. Peterhofstatt 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
23,000 sq ft & 60,000 people
13th-century Romanesque watchtower
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St. Peter's Church Before I came here, I often heard about this church. After I came here, I felt it was even more beyond my imagination. It was really beautiful. When I took pictures with the blue sky and white clouds behind, it seemed like I was in some places in Tibet.
St. Peter's Church is also a building with a long history in the city of Zurich. The church's centuries-old history is well preserved. The city here has basically not been eroded by war. It is a very good place to visit and a place to experience European religious culture.
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9
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District 1
4.7
/5
94 reviews
5.7
Based on 5,284 reviews
613m from downtown
Phone +41-44-2154000
Address: Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Gothic twin towers & Reformation
View three churches by river
Saved by 132 users50% positive reviews
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Switzerland's largest city and most important industrial and commercial city, the capital of the canton of Zurich, the country's political, economic, cultural and transportation center, and the richest city in Europe. The city has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world by the United Nations Human Settlements Program for many years.
Zurich Old Town The old town of every city is a place that can better reflect the history and culture of the city. Zurich Old Town still retains the appearance of the farthest part of the old city. Walking on the streets here, it feels like traveling back in time.
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FIFA headquarters
4.1
/5
68 reviews
5.5
Based on 112 reviews
Zürichberg | 3 km from downtown
Phone +41 43 222 77 77
Address: Forrenweidstrasse, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
2026 UEFA draw ceremony location
Global soccer power center
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If you have the opportunity to come to Zurich, you must go to the location of FIFA to see, enjoy the scenery and understand FIFA. The planning and design here is very in place and it is worth recommending. FIFA's logo FIFA and FIFA flags are at the gate and enter the internal yard. It is the design of the Football League's human-shaped construction and the introduction of the project. The building leading to the Football League is the national name of the member states and you can find your own country CHINA PR. The FA building is magnificent and the interior is clean, bright and spacious. The football field and the huge ⚽️ football logo are in sight. Walking on the football field, as if enjoying a football game. Taking pictures is worth recommending.
The FIFA headquarters is one of the most important football headquarters in Europe. It is also a meeting place before major events. The FIFA headquarters is a permanent unit, and its member countries include countries around the world. The World Cup was initiated here.
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