Things to Do in Zurich

There are 61 attractions in Zurich. Rhine Falls, europe's largest waterfall by volume near schaffhausen, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Rhine Falls
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Rhine Falls
Europe's largest waterfall by volume near Schaffhausen
Waterfall
Kapellbrücke
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Kapellbrücke
Medieval covered wooden bridge in Lucerne with paintings
Building
Lake Lucerne
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Lake Lucerne
Scenic alpine lake surrounded by mountains
Lake
Zürich Zoologischer Garten
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Zürich Zoologischer Garten
Major Zurich zoo with conservation and education programs
Zoo
Swiss Museum of Transport
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Swiss Museum of Transport
Extensive Swiss museum dedicated to transport and communications
Museum
Swiss National Museum
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Swiss National Museum
Zurich museum exhibiting Swiss cultural and historical artifacts
Museum
Kunsthaus Zürich
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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich art museum with significant modern art collection
Museum
Rietberg Museum
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Rietberg Museum
Museum of non-European art in historic villa
Museum
Museum of Design
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Museum of Design
Museum dedicated to design, applied arts, and graphics
Museum
Lake Zurich
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Lake Zurich
Swiss lake adjacent to the city of Zurich
Lake
Letzigrund
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Letzigrund
Zurich stadium hosting athletics and football events
Stadium
Lake Zug
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Lake Zug
Compact Swiss lake near Zug, famous for views
Lake
Habsburg Castle
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Habsburg Castle
Medieval castle ruins linked to the Habsburg dynasty
Castle
Grossmünster
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Grossmünster
Landmark Zurich twin-towered Romanesque church
Church
Rigi
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Rigi
Mountain overlooking Lake Lucerne with panoramic alpine views
Mountains
Einsiedeln Abbey
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Einsiedeln Abbey
Baroque Benedictine abbey and major Swiss pilgrimage site
Temple
Zurich Opera House
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Zurich Opera House
Grand Swiss opera house hosting classical performances
Theater
Lake Hallwil
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Lake Hallwil
Alpine lake with castles and recreational shores
Lake
Ägerisee
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Ägerisee
Scenic lake in Canton Zug used for recreation
Lake
Greifensee (lake)
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Greifensee (lake)
Small Swiss lake near Zurich popular for recreation
Lake
Lion Monument Lucerne
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Lion Monument Lucerne
Rock relief in Lucerne commemorating Swiss Guards
Monument
Uetliberg
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Uetliberg
Local mountain providing panoramic views over Zurich and Alps
Mountain
Bürgenstock
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Bürgenstock
Resort ridge above Lake Lucerne with panoramic views
Mountain
Fraumünster
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Fraumünster
Historic Zurich church famed for Chagall windows
Church
Lake Lauerz
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Lake Lauerz
Small Swiss lake in Schwyz with mountain scenery
Lake
Lake Baldegg
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Lake Baldegg
Swiss lake in Lucerne canton with clear waters
Lake
Sihlsee
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Sihlsee
Artificial lake and reservoir in Canton Schwyz
Lake
Ufenau
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Ufenau
Small island in Lake Zurich with medieval churches
Island
Vindonissa
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Vindonissa
Roman legionary camp ruins and archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
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Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
Zurich art foundation housing major European painting collection
Museum
Kyburg (castle)
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Kyburg (castle)
Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Zurich lowlands, museum
Castle
Rotsee
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Rotsee
Natural lake near Lucerne renowned for rowing regattas
Lake
Albis
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Albis
Forest-covered hill range bordering Zurich
Mountains
Jesuit Church, Lucerne
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Jesuit Church, Lucerne
Baroque lakeside church notable for twin onion domes.
Religious Site
Lenzburg Castle
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Lenzburg Castle
Hilltop medieval castle housing regional history museum
Monument
Pfannenstiel (Zürich)
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Pfannenstiel (Zürich)
Wooded hill offering panoramic views over Lake Zurich
Mountain
former Benedictine monastery Muri
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former Benedictine monastery Muri
Former Benedictine monastery complex in Muri, Switzerland
Religious Site
Grosser Mythen
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Grosser Mythen
Iconic Swiss peak overlooking Schwyz with hiking routes
Mountain
Lützelau
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Lützelau
Small island in Lake Zürich with monastery ruins
Island
Pfäffikersee
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Pfäffikersee
Swiss lake popular for recreation and birdwatching
Lake
St. Peter, Zurich
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St. Peter, Zurich
Zurich church famous for Europe's largest clock face
Church
Türlersee
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Türlersee
Scenic lake in Canton Zurich popular for recreation
Lake
Zürichberg
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Zürichberg
Prominent hill in Zurich with panoramic city views
Mountain
Fronalpstock (Schwyz)
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Fronalpstock (Schwyz)
Mountain summit in Schwyz with panoramic lake views
Mountain
Schnebelhorn
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Schnebelhorn
Highest point in Canton Zurich with panoramic views
Mountain
Gross Aubrig
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Gross Aubrig
Alpine mountain in Schwyz offering hiking and views
Mountain
Hörnli
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Hörnli
Hill in Zurich canton with hiking trails
Mountain
Lägern
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Lägern
Forest-covered ridge between Zurich and Baden, Switzerland
Mountains
Zentralbibliothek Zürich
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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
Zurich's central cantonal and university library
Museum
Zugerberg
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Zugerberg
Scenic mountain overlooking Lake Zug and canton
Mountain
Bachtel
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Bachtel
Prominent hill in Zurich canton with observation tower
Mountain
Etzel (mountain)
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Etzel (mountain)
Swiss mountain in Schwyz, scenic lake-view summit
Mountain
FIFA Museum
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FIFA Museum
Football museum in Zurich with interactive exhibits
Museum
Katzensee
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Katzensee
Small recreational lake near Zurich, popular for swimming
Lake
Mahmood Mosque, Zurich
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Mahmood Mosque, Zurich
Islamic place of worship serving Zurich community
Mosque
Laufen Castle (Switzerland)
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Laufen Castle (Switzerland)
Schaffhausen castle overlooking the Rhine and town
Monument
Paradeplatz
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Paradeplatz
Central Zurich square and major Swiss banking hub
Plaza
Randen (mountain range)
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Randen (mountain range)
Forest-covered mountain ridge near Schaffhausen
Mountains
Heidegg Castle
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Heidegg Castle
Medieval hilltop castle housing local museum
Park
Schipfe
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Schipfe
Historic riverside neighborhood in Zurich with medieval streets
Area
Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
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Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Cluster of prehistoric lakeside stilt settlements across Alps
Historical Site