Zurich in Two Days

Travel tips and suggestions for a 48-hour stay in Zurich.

Those who spend a weekend in Zurich can experience the diversity between the history-steeped Old Town and the up-and-coming Zürich-West quarter. Culinary delights, culture, and a cruise on Lake Zurich guarantee unforgettable moments. Ahoy!

Zurich on a Budget

Clever visitors get the Zurich Card to explore the city and get a discount on numerous offers. For great tips and information, visit the Tourist Information at the Hauptbahnhof.

Limmatschiff

Take the boat at Landesmuseum and enjoy a leisurely ride along the Limmat river up to Zürich Horn, a beautiful park that houses the famous Le Corbusier Pavillon.

Sechseläutenplatz

Take a seat in the middle of the elegant square, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the view of the Zurich opera house built in 1891.

Niederdorf

The part of the Old Town called “Niederdorf” is especially beautiful. Next to the Grossmünster and glorious guildhalls, charming boutiques and restaurants line the narrow streets.

Mère Catherine

French cuisine in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town is served at this charming restaurant, hidden in the midst of medieval houses.

Restaurant Mère Catherine in Zurich, Interior View

Museum Rietberg

Culture and Nature

Take a trip around the world at the biggest art museum of non-European cultures in Switzerland, and later a stroll in one of the most beautiful parks of the city, the Rieterpark.

Museum Rietberg, exterior view

Kronenhalle and Bar

Dine surrounded by masterpieces by Picasso, Chagall and Matisse and have a cocktail at the legendary Kronenhalle bar, mixed by the former world champion barkeeper.

Restaurant Kronenhalle Zurich Interior View

Opera House

The smallest of the great international opera houses offers a spectacular program and productions of high standing.

Zurich Opera House

Uetliberg

Day 2: Panoramic View

Ascend the Uetliberg, Zurich’s very own mountain, and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city - and, if you are an early riser, a spectacular sunrise.

Uetliberg

Restaurant Markthalle

Seasonal and regional dishes are served for lunch at the restaurant in the heart of the Viadukt indoor market.

Restaurant Markthalle

Viadukt

Not just any shopping area, but an ode to creativity and architecture: The shops and restaurants are housed in the arches of the 500m-long railway viaduct.

Museum für Gestaltung

The collection at the museum of design and visual art consists of every-day design objects and famous classics as well as great graphic art.

Neni

The eastern Mediterranean restaurant is located at the corner of Langstrasse and the newly-built Europaallee - enjoy beautifully prepared mezes and other eastern delights.

Kosmos

Next door, you will find “Kosmos”, where cultural events, concerts and parties take place - there is even a cinema. If that’s not enough: Visit the numerous bars that line the famous Langstrasse.