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Zürich Highlights


If you keep your eyes open, you can form a picture of Zürich’s eventful history based on the witnesses of the past. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the well-preserved Old Town, explore places of interest, both prominently situated and hidden away, and drink in the magnificent panorama from the various vantage points. You can see all of Zürich’s highlights here.

Tip: Don’t miss Zürich Tourism’s guided city tours – from the traditional Stroll through the Old Town to tours with special themes.


Opera

Opera House
The Opera House is renowned throughout the world for its opera and ballet productions.

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Grossmuenster

Grossmünster Church
The twin spires of the Grossmünster are a distinctive feature of Zürich’s cityscape.

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Fraumuensterkirche

Fraumünster Church
The Fraumünster is well worth a visit, particularly to see the stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.

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St. Peter - Kirche

St. Peter’s Church
The St. Peter’s Church boasts the largest clock face in Europe (8.7 meters in diameter).

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Kunsthaus

Kunsthaus Zürich
The Kunsthaus art museum houses an extensive collection of works by Alberto and Diego Giacometti, as well as a collection documenting the Dada art movement.

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Landesmuseum Schweiz

MUSEE SUISSE - Swiss National Museum
The building of the Swiss National Museum is reminiscent of a castle and houses the most comprehensive collection of artifacts relating to Swiss cultural history.

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Niederdorf

Niederdorf
Trendy shops, pubs and bars line the narrow winding streets of this, the most popular part of the Old Town.

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Bahnhofstrasse

Bahnhofstrasse
The world-famous shopping mile leads from the Main Train Station via Paradeplatz to Lake Zürich.

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Quaianlagen River and Lakeside Parks
The grassy banks of Zürich’s rivers and lake are a hive of activity during the summer months – especially in the beautiful parks.
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Lindenhof

Lindenhof
The Lindenhof – today a popular vantage point and location for public festivals – was once a Roman customs post. Zürich was founded on this site.

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Schipfe

Schipfe
This artisans’ street, located directly on the water’s edge, is one of the most picturesque spots in Zürich.

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Storchengasse

Storchengasse
Located in the heart the Old Town, the picturesque Storchengasse is ideal for browsing and shopping.

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