Zurich

Sights in Zurich

Visit the impressive financial centre of Switzerland and admire the historic buildings. Take a stroll through the old town and pay a visit to the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse. Besides Lake Zurich and the river Limmat, the city has so much more to offer. Enjoy some time off in Switzerland – in a city that combines nature, water and mountains.

Grossmünster

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The Grossmünster is considered the landmark of Zurich and shapes the cityscape with its two towers, including the famous Karlsturm. In addition to the towers, visitors are also impressed by the stained-glass windows by Sigmar Polke, the Romanesque crypt, the choir windows by Augusto Giacometti, the bronze doors by Otto Münch and the Reformation Museum in the cloister.

Sigmar Polke's stained-glass windows have adorned the Grossmünster since 2009 and depict motifs such as the scapegoat and the Son of Man, among others. The choir windows by Augusto Giacometti bathe the room in soft colours.

Visitors can reach the viewing platform via more than 187 steps, offering a view over the old town and Lake Zurich. For safety reasons, the terraces are not accessible.

Please note that construction work will be taking place from January 2025 to 2027, and accessibility may be limited.

Fraumünster

The Fraumünster is a historic women's convent and is also one of the city's landmarks. It is particularly well known for its stained-glass windows, which combine history, art and architecture.

The Romanesque choir, the high-vaulted transept and the windows by Augusto Giacometti and Marc Chagall make the Fraumünster unique. Church music concerts are also held here regularly.

Bahnhofstrasse

Bahnhofstrasse is Zurich's central shopping street and connects the main railway station with Lake Zurich. Its heart is Paradeplatz, which is also the centre of Zurich's banking sector.

Zurich Opera House

Zurich Opera House is one of the most renowned stages in Europe. Opera, ballet, concerts and programmes for young talent make it an internationally acclaimed arts institution.

Lindenhof

The Lindenhof is a green oasis in the middle of Zurich and offers a wonderful view of the old town. A place of peace and a popular meeting point for chess players.

Nature around Zurich

Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich is today a popular excursion destination. Boat tours, lake beaches and culinary experiences make it especially attractive.

Highlights around the lake include the islands of Ufenau and Lützelau, Rapperswil, the Baroque church of Lachen, and the Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate factory.

Limmat

The Limmat is the outflow of Lake Zurich and flows right through the old town. The lake is mainly fed by the Linth from the Glarnerland region, where the Linth Gorge is particularly worth seeing.

In Zurich itself, the Limmat is even navigated by excursion boats in summer, offering lovely views of the city.

Uetliberg

At 870 metres high, the Uetliberg is Zurich's local mountain and offers a spectacular view over the city all the way to the Alps.

Whether in spring, summer or winter – the Uetliberg is a popular excursion destination at any time of year, whether for hiking, mountain biking or tobogganing.

Digital vignette: simple & convenient

Before your trip to Switzerland, you should take care of a digital vignette. It is mandatory for using Swiss motorways and expressways.

Order your digital vignette conveniently online, benefit from a simple ordering process and avoid fines. Travelling should be easy!

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

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We wish you a pleasant journey to Switzerland and lots of enjoyment on your exploration tour through the country's impressive nature. Please inform yourself in good time about the applicable toll regulations. In addition, our route planner is available to help you plan your trip optimally and display the relevant toll products. If you have any questions, we will of course be happy to help. Feel free to contact us at any time by email.