Sights of Zurich - what to see in one day. Zurich: winter travel ideas Zurich in winter

10.11.2019

Mistakenly perceived as a boring financial center, Zurich is a surprisingly busy place with hundreds of leisure options. And if you come here in winter, you will notice the transformation of this Swiss city into a winter wonderland with music, lights and Christmas markets. What to do in Zurich in winter to have fun?

Experience the magic of Christmas on Bahnhofstrasse

All Christmas events in Zurich begin when the Bahnhofstrasse is suddenly lit up with thousands of lights. One of the famous shopping streets in Europe is covered with snow in winter and looks like a fairy tale. Singing trees, garlands, Santa Claus, brightly decorated shop windows - it seems that the festive mood of the whole of Zurich is concentrated precisely on Bahnhofstrasse. The townspeople visit local shops in search of gifts and simply enjoy the beauty of the illumination. By the way, light compositions change almost daily, and the brightest effects literally "flood" the street on Christmas night become the culmination.

Walk through the Old Town

Even if you don't always want to take long walks in winter, the Old Town of Zurich is especially beautiful at this time. Therefore, wearing something warmer, it is worth taking a trip through its cobbled streets. The old quarters store a lot of interesting things, for example, the Schipfe district, where the most colorful and beautiful houses of Zurich, antique shops, and shops with folk goods are located. The next attraction is the majestic city cathedral in the Gothic and Romanesque style, from the bell tower of which everyone can look at winter Zurich. And to warm up, you can go to any cozy cafe in the Old Town for a hot drink.

Try fondue and other winter cuisine

Fondue is the most recognizable Swiss dish that will warm you up and taste especially delicious during the winter months. There are many places in Zurich to sample authentic Swiss fondue, especially since there are plenty of options for every day. Among other dishes popular in winter, in Zurich restaurants it is worth ordering veal with sauce, fresh pastries with hot chocolate, schnitzels, and also excellent homemade sausages. In winter, honey biscuits, or tyrgel, are traditionally on sale, which are cooked with spices. This popular Christmas treat with a holiday pattern was first mentioned in the 15th century.

Visit the Christmas market

Obviously, the list of seasonal activities in winter Zurich would not be complete without the Christmas markets. Switzerland, like the rest of Europe, has no equal in organizing such markets. And for tourists there is no more pleasant entertainment than strolling between the rows of decorated kiosks with some hot drink in hand. In Zurich, on the eve of the most anticipated holiday, about five markets are being opened. But the biggest market is under a roof railway station and opens after November 20. More than 150 stalls sell national sweets, cheeses, souvenirs, unusual Christmas tree decorations. It is believed that it is in the interests of the seller to present the most original products; products with a history are welcomed. Therefore, guests of this market have long been fond of its assortment. In addition to the standard opportunity to buy goods, guests are offered to attend master classes of artisans.

Leave Zurich and go skiing

Alpine skiing and Switzerland are two inextricably linked concepts. And you simply cannot deny yourself this winter entertainment. Flumserberg is the closest resort to Zurich, located 90 km from the city. Its slopes are designed for absolutely all skiers, making Flumserberg accessible for beginners and more confident athletes. And if there is no skiing experience at all, you can sign up for ski school... Here they will teach you how to ski and snowboard. The rest of the time, tourists are entertained by Flumserberg's restaurants serving Italian and Swiss cuisine, including regional wines. Another resort close to Zurich is Engelberg with plenty of snow, freeride opportunities and 28 tracks. Works here snow park for children and various international competitions are held, including ski jumping. By the way, tourists in Engelberg are offered excursions to places associated with the Swiss campaign of Suvorov.

Meet New Year

Zurich is one of those European cities where tourists are eager to celebrate the New Year. People fill the squares and streets, treat themselves to hot chestnuts and traditional cookies, and then wait for the culmination - a grandiose fireworks display over the lake. A festival is also held here, where musicians and vendors entertain guests until the morning. Those who like to celebrate the New Year are more standard and in the warmth, hotels in Zurich offer to order a New Year's dinner. Moreover, many of these establishments are famous for their good panoramas of the city.

Where to go

Zurich, unlike other cities in Switzerland, approaches New Year's celebrations widely and is famous for its lush Christmas markets. One of the most creative has been located in the building of the main railway station for 25 years in a row. Art objects are hung from the ceiling: huge cows, strange female figures of various shapes and colors. Among the numerous wooden chalets with all kinds of edible and inedible souvenirs, a spruce tree rises. The 35-year-old beauty is the most expensive in Switzerland, it is not for nothing that she is dressed up with Swarovski crystals. Sparkling decorations combined with natural light during the day and additional spotlights in the evening create a magical atmosphere.

Fair in the building of the Main Railway Station

Following from the station along the main shopping street Bahnhofstrasse across the bridge over the river Limmat and taking a right towards the opera, you exit to the Seckseleutenplatz square, where the city's second Christmas market is located Wienachtsdorf... From November 22nd to December 23rd, right below open air there are about a hundred huts selling roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, brewed exclusively with local wine. People in the square take part in master classes, spin on a merry-go-round, skate.

Where to stay

If you're looking for a true winter wonderland, head to picturesque Hottingen in the suburbs of Zurich. Just two kilometers from the historic center on Dolder Hill, the town of the same name rises above the city. the hotel Dolder Grand, like a fairytale castle covered with snow. After a major renovation, two buildings were added to the main building, all rooms in which are made in a modern style, and the central tower has turned into a fashionable two-storey Maestro suite with two bedrooms, a living room, a library and a terrace for relaxation. All 175 rooms open panoramic view to the city or Lake Zurich.

Zurich has many faces, and this festive season offers you more than just plunge into the purest waters lakes, feeding the swans, but also enjoy walks, shopping and organic restaurants.

Best stay in the luxurious Park Hyatt Zurich, perfect for a romantic weekend (we recommend the Park Corner Suite), family time (when booking, indicate the ages of the children and the hotel will take care of the comfort of the little guests) or a noisy party (check out the new Presidential Suite with its own sauna and fireplace). On the eve of the main night of the year, dine at the Conelli circus Christmas show, which has been creating a festive atmosphere in the city for over 25 years (until January 1). After such a spectacular performance, your children will begin to train stretching and practice acrobatic stunts with even greater zeal - all that remains is to make sure that not a single piece of furniture in the room is damaged. If in the pre-holiday bustle you have not planned where you will spend New Year's Eve, just go down to the ONYX Bar at the hotel. The choice of cocktails will surprise even the sophisticated, the main thing is to have time to choose and make that same cherished wish from the entire list for 2019. At 00:20, colorful fireworks will begin, it is enough to leave the bar to admire.

Lovers of morning jogging can go to the embankment: a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains will accelerate the usual pace. On Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 am on the Bürkliplatz square, which is 5 minutes from the hotel, there is a market where you can buy seasonal flowers for your beloved as a gift for your morning coffee or a glass of champagne. Upon your return, the hotel restaurant serves breakfast for all tastes. The chef also took care of healthy lifestyle lovers: smoothies with superfoods (ideal companions on the morning of January 1), gluten-free pastries or chia seed pudding - everything can be found in the special menu.

A walk through the old town will be perfectly complemented by shopping in the children's store Nook, a cup of aromatic coffee in the cozy Schober pastry shop (the patio is ideal for leisurely gatherings with loved ones even in winter!) And lunch at the Italian Cantinetta Antinori. After a portion of delicious pasta, do not rush to take dessert, but go to wander the streets, one of which is the store with the most delicious chocolate - Max Chocolatier. If you are a vegetarian who loves not only tasty, but also beautiful food, go for lunch at the Hiltl restaurant next to the famous Jelmoli shopping center, where the range and serving of dishes amaze even notorious meat eaters.

After a busy day of shopping (the famous street is two minutes from the hotel), order a gourmet dinner at Parkhuus Restaurant at Park Hyatt Zurich from the special New Year's Eve menu. Dishes made from selected organic ingredients are perfectly complemented by a copy from our own wine collection.

What to do

If your young talents do not like to sit still and the beauty of a European city has not touched their young hearts, be sure to go to Jucker Farm - a place where seasonal vegetables and fruits are harvested in the warm season, and in winter they hold master classes for everyone and introduce winter products. Another main place in winter Zurich is the open historical Dolder Ice Rink. Mulled wine and dynamic music will cheer you up and help whet your appetite.

What to bring

The best souvenir from Switzerland, while another response to sanctions limited their availability at home, will be a selection of local cheeses (excellent selection at Chäs-Vreneli, Tritt Käse Markthalle and Jelmoli). For those who like to bring home vitamins and healthy food products from abroad, we recommend visiting the MÜLLER Reformhaus chain, one of which is located two minutes from the Park Hyatt Zurich. Life hack: here you will find the entire assortment of King Soba organic pasta, so beloved all over the world, which has not yet been delivered to Moscow.

What to plan

If you are one of those who like to think about their trips in advance, then we recommend adding a visit to the Züri Fäscht festival on July 5-7, 2019 to the calendar. Fans from all over the world come every 3 (!) Years to taste local delicacies, dance along the banks of the Limmat River and Lake Zurich to the beat of the musical fireworks. Thinking over the route of a summer walk, arrange a surprise for your loved ones - lunch in the fresh air under the gentle sun in the picturesque places of Zurich. Inform the hotel concierge in advance of your intention to have a picnic - there are plenty of places for this pleasure in the business capital of Switzerland. Lunch will be prepared with seasonal local produce, personally selected by the chef from nearby farms, and a bottle of champagne and lemonade will be carefully packed. For excursions and walks, the cozy and beautiful Villa Patumbah is perfect, if you do not decide to stay in a wonderful Chinese garden, which is located by the lake near the Villa. After a leisurely meal, rent bicycles and ride along the boardwalk in the bright sunshine. A must stop is Gelati am See. We strongly recommend that you take care of a scoop of ice cream for yourself: it is naive to believe that the children will share with you the most delicious ice cream in the area.

Foodie's Guide:

Breakfast / brunch:

Babu's Bakery
Sprüngli Paradeplatz
Brasserie schiller
Café des Amis
Salon

For a cup of coffee:

La Stanza (Best cappuccino in town!)
Raymond bar
Milchbar
The bank
Atelier bar
La Rôtisserie (Storchen Hotel)

Well, let's continue walking in winter Switzerland)))

We spent only a few hours in Zurich on December 4th. Therefore, a post from the category "What can be seen in one day")))

Seven hours for a transfer is a lot. And more or less regularly we use such transfers with benefit, going out into the city. True, more often there is more time, so I resisted a little - I didn't want to explore Zurich at a brisk gallop. But on the plus side, the fact that the airport is only a fifteen-minute drive from the center worked. Trains (in our case commuter trains) they walk remarkably regularly, downright with the accuracy of Swiss watches :-)) Therefore, at 11 in the morning we already went out to the square in front of Zurich Central Station with a green Alfred Escher , founder of Swiss railways.

I mentioned that the main bazaar happened to be right at the station. But we did not see it, because our train arrived at the lower platform (respectively, there are upper ones))), so we immediately found ourselves in underground passages, very similar to our Moscow ones, when Sobyanin had not yet overcome the "underground" trade. And the shops in the bulk are not the cheapest)))

And this is just such a fountain)))

Most tourists who come to Zurich - especially by train - will go directly to Bahnhofstrasse (just Zheleznodorozhnaya street)))), but at its 1.5 km it has the most expensive shops and five-star hotels. Decent people shop here.

But I am so far from shopping: ((that my respectability extended only to pretzels bought on the "golden" street of Zurich. I just wanted to eat))) And I love pretzels!

So we with Bahnhofstrasse immediately turned into the Old Town.

Altstadt is a must in every European city... A kind of "sacred cow", where nothing can be altered, where crowds of tourists roam from morning until morning, where living is expensive and inconvenient, but terribly prestigious ...

I don't know if I would like everyone passing by to stare at my pretty little balcony))))

But it's nice to live in a house with a store)))

This part of the Old Town is traditionally pedestrianized, only residents visit.

Many streets are decorated with illumination. It was a pity that it was impossible to stay until the evening. Surely it looks beautiful. But even without this, small squares with diverging streets are good. In different places there are fountains with drinking water, different statues and bright flower beds.

I was still tormented by thoughts of whether to drink water from a gushing stream. I mean, is it really drinking. Exactly. The local people drank. Then we applied too)))

The natural border of the pedestrian zone is the Limmat River.

There are many beautiful and significant buildings along its banks. For example, the town hall. The building is actually part of the bridge, you can swim under it.

They write that if the outside of the town hall is a restrained baroque, then inside the decoration is very magnificent and looks more like a palace.

To the right of the pink building is visible St. Peter's Church .

From the net: Temple of the IX century with an ancient tower clock with a 4-meter minute hand and a dial diameter of about 9 meters.

Left - green tower Fraumünster.

From the net: According to the surviving documents, the temple was erected in the 9th century under Louis II for his daughter Hildegarda, who preferred monasticism to secular life. For a long time, there was a nunnery at the church, where representatives of noble families were tonsured.

Until the middle of the 20th century, the Fraumünster Church fell into decay, but in the 60s. has been restored. The artist M. Chagall worked on the stained-glass windows.

Monument next to the church Hans Waldman , the mayor of Zurich and a military leader already in the 15th century ...

And one more angle on Fraumünster- from another dominant of the city Grossmünster.

But the "pink building" itself should not be ignored)))) The name speaks for itself - "Storhen", that is. "Stork". And they say that this hotel has stood at this place for 650 years)).

Two equal-sized towers are visible from many points of the city - this is Grossmünster.

From the net: The temple was built in a gloomy Romanesque style. It is believed that its history began in the 9th century and is associated with the name of the Emperor Charlemagne. His horse fell to his knees in front of the grave of the Christian martyrs Felix and Regula, who fled from the persecution of the Romans. The brother and sister were executed and buried on the hill, where the Grossmünster was later erected.

We entered this church. You cannot take pictures inside. Anyway, the interior is quite austere. Much has been greatly refurbished, from which the feeling of antiquity is lost.

For example, such gates are very modern and were clearly installed recently)).

From Grossmünster we went deeper into another part of the Old City, beyond Limmat.

This side is perhaps less old. But the same fountains in small squares, pretty houses, small shops ...

An unrealistic number of second-hand bookstores per capita, probably not cheap. But they are so cute - I love old books ...

Dog packets are ubiquitous here. But people are not forgotten either - dry closets are also ubiquitous. Probably, they are saving themselves from tourists wandering in all corners. And rightly so.

This is an even less historical part of the city, although it also looks pretty)))))

In search of where to eat, we went back and ended up on the shore Lake Zurich .

Well, really, then Zurich should be))).

The day was so different. That is gray-gloomy, even with rain, then the bright sun and blue sky))) And +12, which is gratifying for a Russian in December :-))

You can ride a boat on the lake. And there will be a case, let's ride.

For some reason, on the embankment of Lake Zurich, I did not shoot at all. I just looked at the daily life of the Zurich people. Many runners, walking with children, playing with dogs. Even on lawns. And nowhere are there any prohibitions in the style of the house manager from the "Diamond Hand")))

I watched the seagulls ... But not now about the birds - and there are so many.

Only the "green boy" with someone's head remained in the photo. Think David? Why was the head cut off?

AND Opera theatre... I liked it very much!

A very nice, light building. True, along the perimeter, modern sculptures, which are not unambiguous for me, are introduced (as it is fashionable now). Like an unidentified boy. On the other hand, it is necessary for today's creators to leave a trace somewhere ...

A river flows out of Lake Zurich Limmat... Which is good in itself.

It is also very pleasant to walk along its embankments ...

Left - building Swiss National Museum ... It is located just behind the central station. And the plans were to visit him due to proximity.

But the weather contributed to the walk))) To which I am very glad. Although reviews of the museum are good, it is large and would take a long time. And we could not go around so much and see. So next time too))

There is a small square behind the museum. Again, people are walking. And we walked. The sound of falling water was heard all the time. I kept wondering, a waterfall or something, or a dam ...

It turned out, indeed, a dam)) It flows down a quiet and calm Limmat ...

And on the other side of the arrow, flowing from the mountains seethes Ziel.

And also, Limmat and Zil mix their colorful waters.

We calculated the time well. We got on the right train. The people wrote in the reviews: be careful, otherwise, having got on the wrong train, you may end up in Lausanne, or even Paris. All right. We climbed up to the second floor in the train and watched the sunset over Zurich. There was no longer a nice picture of old times. There were many glass-walled office buildings and thousands of people could be seen sitting in these large "hives" ...

Zurich - The largest city Switzerland, which has a history of about 11 centuries. It is located in a picturesque landscape on the shores of Lake Zurich, surrounded by wooded Alpine mountains... Tourists who come to Zurich will be able to see the sights in just one day - although there are many tourist sites here, they are located close to each other. In this article, we reviewed the most interesting sights of Zurich.

Hauptbahnhof Central Station

The first attraction that guests of Zurich usually get to know is the Hauptbahnhof central railway station. Not only intercity trains arrive here, but also the train coming from the airport. You can get there in 10 minutes, paying 7 francs for a ticket.

Monument to Alfred Escher

The Hauptbahnhof station is striking in its scale - it is one of the largest in Europe. The two-story station building is decorated with columns and sculptures, in front of the entrance there is a monument to Alfred Escher, the founder of the railways and the Credit Bank of Switzerland. The famous Bahnhofstrasse, leading to Lake Zurich, begins right from this monument.

If you are interested in what to see in Zurich in 1 day, you can start your acquaintance with the city right from the train station and nearby streets, where many of the attractions are located: National Museum of Switzerland, Pestalozzi Park, St. Peter's Church with the famous nine-meter clock on the tower, Paradeplatz square ...

St. Peter's Church

All these facilities are within walking distance from the station. And if you want to use public transport, then a ticket from the airport is valid for 1 hour from the date of purchase, and you can use it to travel around the city. The most convenient way to get to know the city is to have a map of Zurich with sights in Russian, which is presented on our website.

On Sundays and in the evenings, shops and pharmacies in Switzerland are closed, so the supermarket at the station is very handy, which is open every day until 22.00.

Bahnhofstrasse, which leads from the central station to Lake Zurich, is the main tourist artery of Zurich, but this attraction in the photo, as a rule, does not make much of an impression. After all, the main thing in it is not the beauty of architecture, but the invisible spirit of wealth and luxury that reigns here. To appreciate the charm of this street, you need to visit it.

Bahnhofstrasse is one of the richest streets in the world, home to the largest banks in Switzerland, jewelry stores, five-star hotels and boutiques of the world's most expensive brands of clothing, footwear and accessories. Shopping here is not budgetary, but no one is prohibited from going into stores to just look at the assortment and ask the price.

Globus shopping center

Not far from the Hauptbahnhof train station near Bahnhofstrasse there is a large shopping center Globus occupying 6 floors huge complex. He works 9.00-20.00, every day, except Sunday. The prices are higher than in other stores, but during the sales season, purchases can be beneficial.

At the end of Bahnhofstrasse, tourists will find a pleasant opportunity to look at the beautiful view of Lake Zurich.

District Niederdorf

From the Hauptbahnhof central station, Niederdorf street also begins, leading to the historic district, which attracts tourists with the unique flavor of the old town. If you are in transit in Zurich and don't know what to see in one day, then go to Niederdorf and you can't go wrong. Narrow streets with ancient architecture, small squares with fountains, antique and souvenir shops, bookstores will envelop you in the atmosphere of medieval Europe. This is one of the main attractions of Zurich, the very must have, without which acquaintance with Switzerland will be incomplete.

There are many cafes, restaurants with different cuisines in Niederdorf, tourist life it does not calm down here even in the evening. Most of the cafes here are open until 23.00, some establishments are open until midnight.

A lot of hotels of various price categories allow tourists to get comfortable accommodation in the very heart of the old city.

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By the historic center the city is the river Limmat, which originates in Lake Zurich. The Limmatquai pedestrian promenade, one of the main tourist arteries of Zurich, is located on both banks. It starts near the train station and leads to the embankment of Lake Zurich.

Gallery Helmhaus

Walking along Limmatquai, you can see many attractions: the majestic old Grossmüsser Cathedral, the hallmark of which are two high towers, the Water Church, the Helmhaus gallery. On the right bank is the Baroque Town Hall building of the 17th century. Historical mansions, pavements, cathedrals immerse you in the atmosphere of the old city. By pedestrian bridges you can go from one bank to the other, going into numerous shops and relaxing on the benches of cozy squares. To cover all the sights of Zurich, it is advisable to have a photo of them with a description.

Cafe Odeon

There are many colorful cafes and bars along the waterfront, the most famous of which is the Odeon Café, located near the lake. The hundred-year history of this legendary institution is associated with many great artists, scientists and politicians, Erich Maria Remarque, Stefan Zweig, Arturo Toscanini, Einstein, Ulyanov-Lenin and others have been here.

Grossmunster Cathedral

Walking along the embankment of the Limmat River, you can visit one of the main attractions of Switzerland - the Grossmunster Cathedral. Its two majestic towers rise over the city and give everyone the opportunity to look at its surroundings from a bird's eye view.

The construction of the Grossmünster began over 900 years ago. According to legend, its founder was Charlemagne, who pointed out the construction site of the future shrine where his horse fell to its knees in front of the burials of the patron saints of Zurich. In the beginning, the cathedral belonged for a long time male monastery, and from the 16th century it became the citadel of the Protestant Reformation.

Now Grossmunster is a functioning Protestant church, with a Reformation Museum.

Open to the public on weekdays from 10.00 to 17.00 in the period November-February, and from 10.00 to 18.00 - March-October.
The duration of the excursion is 1 hour, its program includes ascent to the 50-meter tower, inspection of the Romanesque crypt and capital, church choirs, bronze doors.
The cost of an excursion for a group of 20-25 people is 200 francs.
Climbing the tower - 5 CHF.

On the embankment of the lake, the building of the Zurich Opera attracts attention. This opera house was built at the beginning of the twentieth century, and by the 70s it had fallen into disrepair. At first, they wanted to demolish the old theater and build a new building, but then it was decided to restore it. After restoration in the 80s, the building of the opera house appeared as we see it now - made in the neoclassical style, cladding of light stone, with columns and busts of great poets and composers.

On the square in front of the Opernhaus Zurich there are many benches where the townspeople and guests of the city like to relax, enjoying the views of the lake and beautiful architecture.

Rich interior decoration The Zurich Opera is not inferior in beauty to the best theaters in Europe. The rococo-style hall has 1200 seats.

On the stage of the Opernhaus Zurich, you can watch the performances of many renowned opera and ballet dancers from Switzerland and other countries. Show timetables and ticket prices are available at the box office and at www.opernhaus.ch.

Note! The town of Schaffhausen and the country's deepest Rhine Falls is located 50 km north of Zurich. Find out how to get there and visit it at.

Uetliberg Mountain

If you look at Zurich and its attractions on the map, you will notice that this city is located between two mountains - Zurichberg in the east and Uetliberg in the west. An observation tower has been installed on one of these mountains, Whitliberg, thanks to which this place has become one of the most popular attractions in Zurich. The opportunity to look from above at the city, lake and snow-capped peaks of the Alps attracts many tourists here.

Going to Uetliberg Mountain, it should be borne in mind that it is always colder at the top of the mountain than in the city, strong winds... This will provide a break from the summer heat, but in cooler weather, climbing Uetliberg Mountain may require insulation. Therefore, it is recommended to stock up on warm

You can get to Uetliberg Mountain from the Hauptbahnhof central station on the S10 train in a third of an hour, trains run every day at intervals of 30 minutes, a ticket to the two ends will cost CHF16.8. From the final stop of the train to the top, you will have to overcome a 10-minute uphill climb or use a taxi.

Central station working hours: Mon-Sat 8: 00-20: 30, Sun 8: 30-18: 30.

In addition to viewing the opening panorama on Mount Whitliberg, you can walk along a 6-kilometer walking route, ride a paraglider, have a picnic with a barbecue at a specially equipped place. There is also a hotel and a restaurant with an open area, open from 8.00 to 24.00.

Experienced tourists advise not to climb Uetliberg Mountain in the early sunny morning, because at this time, when trying to photograph the city, the sun will shine into the lens. It is better to postpone visiting this attraction until the middle and afternoon.

Did you know? Mount Pilatus is one of the most visited in Switzerland, and you will definitely not be bored here. See what to see and do near the attraction.

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If you need to see Zurich and its sights in one day, then there may not be enough time to visit Mount Whitliberg. But there are other ways to view and photograph the beautiful panoramas of Zurich, for example - to visit observation deck Lindenhof.

The observation deck is located in a green recreation area on a hilltop in the center of Zurich. Translated from German Lindenhof means "Linden yard", this name appeared due to the abundance of lindens in this park. On fine days it is always crowded here, numerous benches are constantly occupied by vacationers. local residents and visitors.

The attention of tourists is attracted by the ancient fountain with the statue of the warrior maiden, the building of the Masonic lodge and the platform from which beautiful view on the Old city and the embankment of the Limmat river. The fountain was erected in honor of the brave women of Zurich, who at the beginning of the 14th century changed into men's clothes and joined the army of the city's defenders. The sight of such a large army frightened off the invaders, and they retreated.

You can get to Lindenhof from St. Peter's Cathedral along the Shüssel alley, which turns into the Pfalz alley. Admission to the observation deck is free.

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Zurich Zoo (Zoo Zurich)

Among what you can see in Zurich, the Zurich Zoo (Zoo Zurich) occupies a special place. It will take more time to see it than to get acquainted with other sights. To go around the entire territory and observe all the representatives of the fauna, of which more than 375 species are collected here, you need to allocate at least 3-4 hours to visit the zoo, or better - the whole day.

Zoo Zurich is one of the largest zoos in Europe, it occupies 15 hectares, animals live here in conditions close to natural. Visitors in their reviews note the spacious, clean enclosures, as well as the well-fed and well-groomed appearance of their inhabitants. Here you can see tigers, lions, elephants, snow leopards, penguins, Galapagos turtles and many other species.

Of particular interest to visitors is the Mazoala tropical pavilion, where the ecosystem of the Madagascar tropics has been artificially recreated. On an area of about 1 hectare, the temperature and humidity typical for tropical rainforests are maintained, plants are planted and more than 40 species of inhabitants of the humid tropics are kept - various species of reptiles, amphibians, exotic birds, monkeys. The freedom of these animals is limited only by the walls of the pavilion. Tourists have a unique opportunity to look at the life of the rainforest fauna in their natural environment.

Zoo opening hours:

9-18 from March to November,
9-17 from November to February.

The Mazoala pavilion opens an hour later.

Ticket price: adults over 21 years old CHF 26, youths 16-20 years old - CHF 21, children 6-15 years old - CHF 12, children under 6 years old admission free.
The address: Zürichbergstrasse 221.8044 Zurich, Switzerland. Travel from the central station by tram number 6 to the terminal.

Swiss National Museum(Swiss National Museum)

In Zurich, there is the National Museum of Switzerland; this attraction is located near the Central Station. The building of the National Museum of Switzerland was built at the end of the 19th century, but resembles medieval fortress with numerous turrets and green courtyards. The extensive exposition occupies 4 floors - from prehistoric archaeological finds to exhibits from the chivalrous period of Swiss history.

Collections of Swiss furniture, clothes, porcelain, wooden sculptures, knightly armor, coats of arms and coins are of great interest to visitors. All exhibits are provided with plates with explanatory texts in several languages. A separate exposition is devoted to the history of the development of banking in Switzerland. When visiting a museum, it is recommended to look at its plan in order to better navigate the location of the museum halls.

The National Museum of Switzerland is located near the train station.

The Kunsthaus is one of the most important attractions in Zurich, there is something to see here for those who are interested in fine arts... The Kunsthaus Zurich is located near the Grossmünster Cathedral in a building specially built for it at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The museum's collection includes works of Swiss art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A significant part of the collection consists of paintings and drawings by Swiss artists, but there are also works by such European masters as Edvard Munch, Van Gogh, Edouard Manet, Henri Rousseau, Marc Chagall. The Kunsthaus Zurich regularly hosts exhibitions of paintings by world-renowned artists and photographers.

Kunsthaus is open: on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-20, Monday is a day off, the rest of the week - 10-18.
Ticket price: for adults CHF 23, children under 16 - free, audio guide CHF 3.
The address: Winkelwiese 4, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland. You can get there by bus # 31, trams # 3, # 5, # 8, # 9.

FIFA World Football Museum

In Switzerland, in Zurich, the headquarters of FIFA is located, so it is not surprising that it was here that the museum of world football was opened in 2016. A visit to it will be interesting mainly for football fans. Here, documents and football trophies reflect the history of football, exhibits associated with significant football events and victories - signed balls and T-shirts, photos from the FIFA archives and other memorabilia.

For children there is an interesting interactive part with watching videos, playing simulators, dancing and master classes. The museum building has a cafe, a sports bar, a bistro, and a souvenir shop.

Working hours: Tue-Thu 10-19, Fri-Sun 10-18. Monday is a day off.
Ticket price adults - 24 francs, children 7-15 years old - 14, up to 6 years old - free.
The address: Seestrasse 27, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland.

If you have to visit Zurich, the sights described in this article will make your vacation rich and interesting.

Schedules and prices on the page are for October 2018.