Since Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, and since it is well known as the economic and cultural center of the country and one of the main financial and industrial capitals of Europe, it can be forgotten that it is also a fun and wonderful place for tourists.
Its many attractions include dozens of museums, an old town filled with medieval and Renaissance buildings, and enough art – inside and outside the museums – to keep art lovers happy all day long.
Despite being bustling with business activity, Zurich is one of the best Swiss cities to visit.
The city is also a good base for visiting many of the Attractions Another great one is in Switzerland and the Black Forest region near Germany.
Here are the best and most beautiful areas you can visit in Zurich.
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Zurich
Old Town
In the midst of this modern financial powerhouse of a city is a neighborhood full of historic charm.
The narrow streets of this town rise steeply on the east side of the river.
You will see many places that are landmarks in the history of this old town, including in Spieglgasse, at number 17, a house where Lenin lived in 1917.
Spieglgasse runs east to Neumarkt, where you will find the Shoemakers' Guild House, now a theatre.
The medieval Hans zum Rech shows how decorative styles have changed over the centuries.
And if you go inside at least to see its courtyard and a model of Zurich in 1800.
You will see that the walls retain their 17th century painted ceilings and the same beautiful ornamental work.
In addition, you can wander through the charming streets of the old town and see its various prominent landmarks.
Then you can take the Dolderbahn railway to climb into the hills of the Zurichberg area for views of the old town and the lake from above.
Paradeplatz, Zurich, Switzerland
Lake Zurich
The focal point of Zurich, and a favorite playground for tourists and locals alike, is Lake Zurich.
The entire beach is surrounded by parks and gardens, and locals like to enjoy the sun, jogging, picnicking and swimming in the lake.
But the favorite way to enjoy the lake is on one of the many cruises from which you will see beautiful views of the Alps.
Interestingly, a large flea market is held every Saturday at Bürkliplatz from May to October with up to 500 vendors including antique dealers.
Lake Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Kunsthaus Zurich (Museum of Fine Arts)
Considered one of the best art museums in Europe, it is run by the Zurich Art Society and dates back to a society of artists founded in 1787.
While it contains large collections of works by many artists such as paintings by Charles Munch and the most important collection of Monet's works in Europe.
The focus has always been on showcasing a large quantity of high quality work by each artist.
Therefore, you will see the works of many famous artists who have made them over the years of their lives, and on the ground floor you will find exhibitions of contemporary sculptures as well.
Museum of Fine Arts, Zurich, Switzerland
Bahnhofstrasse and Bahnhof
Zurich's main street is the pedestrianised Bahnhofstrasse, which runs from the main train station (Bahnhof) to Bürkliplatz at the head of the lake.
The 1,200-metre-long street is one of the most attractive shopping streets in Europe.
Its landmarks are filled with fountains, public art, trees and distinctive buildings.
Although many of the shops are adorned with fashion, jewelry, and other high-end goods, the buildings themselves make it a popular place to stroll.
The middle part of the street was built in 1867 after filling in an old ditch.
The lake-facing parts and the station were built a few years later.
Among the interesting buildings are several dating back to the early 20th century:
Weber Building (No. 75), rebuilt in 1912 and 1928.
The imposing Bahnhof itself is an attraction, with its high-rise buildings and lined with shops and cafes.
It also hosts the largest Christmas market in Zurich every year.
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich, Schwyz
Lindenhof
This is where the Romans built their fortified settlement in the 4th century to defend against immigration from the north.
Five centuries later, Charlemagne's grandson built a palace here as a royal residence.
Long after the remains of these buildings had disappeared, some of them were incorporated into the buildings around the park.
Today, it is a tree-shaded park with benches suitable for chess players, and swimmers will no doubt enjoy the sweeping views across the river and the old town.
Lindenhof 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Swiss National Museum
A castle-like building built in neo-Gothic style, it is an excellent museum displaying the cultural history of all of Switzerland.
It is by far the most important collection of Swiss historical and cultural artifacts with more than 820,000 pieces.
Covers a wide range of topics from prehistory to the twentieth century.
The archaeological collections, with artifacts discovered in Switzerland.
Dating from around 100,000 BC to around 800 AD, it is among the finest archaeological collections in Europe.
Complete collections covering gold and silver work, textiles, fashion, metalwork, jewellery, watches, scientific instruments and musical instruments.
The medieval wall paintings are particularly interesting, as is the collection of ancient stained glass.
For lovers of antiquities, ancient artifacts and distinctive archaeological collections, this is definitely your ideal destination.
Swiss National Museum, Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Zoo
More than 360 different species of animals live at Zurich Zoo, one of the best in Europe.
Animals live as close to their own environment as possible:
Snow leopards amidst the rocky landscape of the Himalayas, and penguins swimming in the cold water.
You can also watch the Asian elephant family play with their babies and swim in their multi-environment outdoor complex.
Which is designed to resemble their natural Thai habitat.
Trams and trains run to the zoo from the main train station and Paradeplatz.
zoo
St. Peter's Church
South of Lindenhof Church in the part of the Old Town that lies on the west bank of the LimmatSt. Peter's Church stands on a small hill.
The oldest parish church in Zurich, it features an early 13th-century Romanesque choir under the tower and a Baroque nave with three aisles and galleries.
The church has its own character that makes it a major attraction to Switzerland from all over the world.
St. Peter's Church
Grossmünster Church
Zurich's main church stands on a small hill above the river, dominating the city skyline with its twin towers.
Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, it is a three-aisled Romanesque basilica with an altar above a crypt dating from around 1100.
On the south tower on the river side rises a seated figure of Charlemagne, who is believed to have founded the order to which the church originally belonged.
Grossmünster Church
Zurich Chinese Garden
Zurich Chinese Garden
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