Zürich
・Medieval atmosphere of the old town spreads out along narrow alleys
・Huge and fantastical stained glass windows by Chagall in the church
【City description】
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. It is one of the world’s leading financial cities, but the city center retains a medieval atmosphere. It is located at the northern end of Lake Zurich, and a river runs through the city. Restaurants line the narrow alleys of the old town where you can try local specialities, and if you climb the church spire at the end of the alley, you can get a panoramic view of the city. The pronunciation of Zurich is based on German, and it varies in each language.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
9h
【Budget】
49.40 CHF
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
【Map and Access in Switzerland】
①Geneva: A city where the United Nations and international organizations are located
②Lausanne: A lakeside town with the Olympic Committee
③Montreux / Chillon Castle: An old castle on the lake
④Bern: The capital of Switzerland
⑤Interlaken: A town between two lakes
⑥Jungfrau: A high mountain that can be reached by train
⑦Grindelwald: A base village for mountain climbing
⑧Brienz: The only steam mountain train in the country
⑨Pilatus: A mountain where the dragon legend remains
⑩Lucerne: A city of music and history
⑪Zurich: One of the world’s leading financial cities
⑫St. Gallen: A rococo library
⑬Appenzell: A village with a typical Swiss townscape
⑭Mount Säntis: A mountain from which you can see six countries
Zurich is about an hour by train from Bern and about 45 minutes from Lucerne.
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
- Itinerary Map
- ①Zurich HB Station
- ②Central Polybahn Station
- ③Polyterrasse ETH Station◎
- Let’s Try Zurich’s Specialties!!
- ④Grossmünster★
- ⑤Kunsthaus Zürich◎
- ⑥Zurich Opera House
- ⑦Water Church
- ⑧Fraumünster Church★
- ⑨St. Peter Church
- ⑩Lindenhof★
- ⑪Swiss National Museum★
- Useful Links for Travel
- Other Cities Recommended in Switzerland
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Zurich HB Station
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Cross the bridge from the main street in front of the station ⇒ You will find the cable car station at the back right of the square
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Take the cable car to the top
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Take the cable car down and turn left ⇒ Go straight through the old town for a while ⇒ Leave the old town ⇒ You will see the church on your right
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Turn right after leaving the church ⇒ turn left at the first intersection ⇒ go up the hill ⇒ turn left along the road ⇒ turn right at the first intersection ⇒ you will see the museum on your right
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ turn right at the first intersection ⇒ go down the hill ⇒ turn left when you reach the lake ⇒ you will find the theater in the square
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Return to the road and continue along the river ⇒ you see the church on your left just before the bridge.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Cross the bridge and you will see the church on your left
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Turn right after leaving the church ⇒ Follow the street at the back right of the square ⇒ At the first intersection, follow the street diagonally to the left ⇒ You will see the church
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ go straight at the first intersection ⇒ go up the hill and you will reach the garden
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
When you leave the garden and come out onto the road, turn right ⇒ when you reach the river, turn left ⇒ proceed along the river ⇒ you will see the museum just past the station
★Return to the station
【Goal】Zurich HB Station
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【Start】
①Zurich HB Station
Zürich
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Cross the bridge from the main street in front of the station ⇒ You will find the cable car station at the back right of the square
②Central Polybahn Station
Central Polybahn
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 1.20 CHF
Buy a ticket from the ticket machine and board the cable car.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Take the cable car to the top
③Polyterrasse ETH Station◎
Polyterrasse ETH
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
If you get off the cable car here and go to the right, you will come to a high point with a great view.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Take the cable car down and turn left ⇒ Go straight through the old town for a while ⇒ Leave the old town ⇒ You will see the church on your right
Let’s Try Zurich’s Specialties!!
Zurich has a specialty dish called Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. It is a dish of thinly sliced beef stewed in white wine and cream, with a mild flavor.
Check out other Swiss specialties here!
④Grossmünster★
Grossmünster
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
(5 CHF for the tower)
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 5 pm from November to Februrary)
Close: No
This Romanesque church is characterized by its two spires. The church itself was built in the 13th century, but the two spires were burned down and rebuilt in the 18th century. Photography is prohibited inside, and the stained glass windows, which were built in 2005, do not represent religious themes, but incorporate geometric patterns using circles and animals. If you climb the spires, you can get a panoramic view of the city, but you will need to climb the spiral staircase, so you will need to be physically fit.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Turn right after leaving the church ⇒ turn left at the first intersection ⇒ go up the hill ⇒ turn left along the road ⇒ turn right at the first intersection ⇒ you will see the museum on your right
⑤Kunsthaus Zürich◎
Time required: 2h
Admission fee: 24 CHF
(extra charge for the exhibition)
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 8 pm on Thursday)
Close: Monday, 1/1, 12/25
It is the largest art museum in Switzerland. You can see works by famous masters such as Manet, Monet, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Munch, and Picasso from various genres and eras, from late Baroque and Flemish to Impressionism and modern art. The building has been renovated many times, and each exhibition room has a different atmosphere.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ turn right at the first intersection ⇒ go down the hill ⇒ turn left when you reach the lake ⇒ you will find the theater in the square
⑥Zurich Opera House
Opernhaus Zürich
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
Founded in 1891, this opera house offers concerts, ballets and other performances.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Return to the road and continue along the river ⇒ you see the church on your left just before the bridge.
⑦Water Church
Wasserkirche
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
Opening hour: 12 pm – 5 pm
Close: Monday
This is a church that stands on the banks of the Limmat River. It was originally used as a place for religious meetings around the 10th century, but the church was built in the late 15th century. The adjacent building, called the Helmhaus, once functioned as a courthouse, and is designated as an important national heritage site along with the Water Church.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Cross the bridge and you will see the church on your left
⑧Fraumünster Church★
Kirche Fraumünster
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 5 CHF
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 5 pm from November to February)
Close: No
This church was built in 853 by Ludwig II for his daughter Hildegard. Its iconic green pointed roof clock tower is a feature of the church, but it was destroyed at the end of the 19th century. The main attraction is the five stained glass windows created by Chagall. Each stained glass window, with a different color, depicts a scene from the Bible. Photography is prohibited inside, but it is well worth a visit.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Turn right after leaving the church ⇒ Follow the street at the back right of the square ⇒ At the first intersection, follow the street diagonally to the left ⇒ You will see the church
⑨St. Peter Church
St. Peterhofstatt
*Currently closed for renovation work
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
Opening hour:
Weekday: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
Close: No
It is one of the oldest churches in the city, located in the old town on the west side of the river. It has existed as a church since the 9th century, but has been rebuilt several times, and the current church was built in the early 18th century. The clock tower is its symbol, and the interior features decorated white-painted walls and ceilings, with wood and brown marble used for the columns and second floor.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ go straight at the first intersection ⇒ go up the hill and you will reach the garden
⑩Lindenhof★
Lindenhof
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
This garden means “linden courtyard”. It is located on a hill and offers a good view of the old town across the Limmat River. It is not only a popular spot for tourists but also a place of relaxation for locals.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
When you leave the garden and come out onto the road, turn right ⇒ when you reach the river, turn left ⇒ proceed along the river ⇒ you will see the museum just past the station
⑪Swiss National Museum★
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum
Time required: 3h
Admission fee: 13 CHF
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm
(until 7 pm on Thursday)
Close: Monday
This is a national museum built at the end of the 19th century next to Platzspitz Park. You can learn about the history from prehistoric times to the present day through multifaceted exhibits such as furniture, fashion, politics, and military. The connection between the Renaissance and Switzerland is particularly interesting, and you can see how important the Gutenberg printing press played.
★Return to the station
【Goal】
Zurich HB Station
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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