Zurich in Three Days||Zurich in Three Days (2025)

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Day 1: Explore the Old Town Lunch in the Old Town Day 2: Enjoy the View from the Uetliberg Dinner Above the Rooftops of Zurich Day 3: Chocolate Tour & Explore Rapperswil Lunch in Rapperswil Important Information About the City of Zurich Other Stories You Might Like

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Public Transport

Unlimited 2nd class travel on trams, buses, and trains in the city and the surrounding fare zones.

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Boat Cruises

Free river cruise and mini and short lake cruises.

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Cable Cars

Unlimited travel on the Polybahn, Seilbahn Rigiblick and Dolderbahn funiculars, and on the Felsenegg cable car.

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Museums

Free admission to most of Zurich’s museums.

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Tours

Up to 50% discount on popular city tours.

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Culture

Reduced or free admission to concert venues, clubs, movie theaters, and the Casino Zurich.

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Gastronomy

Up to 15% price reduction in participating restaurants and bars.

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Experiences

Various discounts on leisure activities and experiences.

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Shopping

Up to 20% discount in selected Zurich stores.

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The biggest city in Switzerland has plenty to discover. A city break over a long weekend allows visitors to get to know several different sides to Zurich– and to make a foray into the beautiful surrounding regions. The Zürich Card makes the ideal companion, offering free travel on all public transport, numerous discounts, and free entrance to many museums.

Day 1: Explore the Old Town

Walk Through the Old TownExplore NiederdorfWhether with a guide or on their own: in Zurich’s Old Town, guests encounter old and new, traditional and modern.More

GrossmünsterZurich’s LandmarkShrouded in legend and steeped in history: a visit to this imposing building is always worthwhile – even several times over.More

FraumünsterColorful Stained-Glass WindowsDirectly opposite the Grossmünster, guests can discover another major landmark of the City on the Limmat – and follow in the footsteps of Zurich’s strong women.More

Harald Naegelis StrichfigurenGeheimtipp Tag 1Kunst hat viele Gesichter – und Körper. Wer findet ein Graffiti des bekannten Künstlers Harald Naegeli?More

Lunch in the Old Town

Culinary Delights on Lake ZurichDinnerIndulge your taste buds and be entranced by the play of lights on the water: Lake Zurich invites you to enjoy this beautiful combination in the evening.More

Opera HouseMusicLooking for a treat for the ears? The Opera House on the famous Sechseläutenplatz presents performances for every musical preference.More

Day 2: Enjoy the View from the Uetliberg

UetlibergEnjoy the ViewTake in the panoramic view over the city’s rooftops and the surrounding green spaces on an easy hike along the Planet Trail.More

Wiedikerli Grilled BratwurstInsider Tip, Day 2From global to local: stave off any hunger pangs with this sausage specialty from Zurich’s Wiedikon quarter – a real treat for the taste buds.More

Pavillon Le CorbusierArchitectural MasterpieceA jewel on Lake Zurich: art, life, and architecture merge in the Pavillon Le Corbusier. An inspiring place to discover and linger.More

Dinner Above the Rooftops of Zurich

Day 3: Chocolate Tour & Explore Rapperswil

Chocolate TourLindt Home of ChocolateVisit Switzerland without tasting some delicious Swiss chocolate? Unthinkable! And all the better if you also learn something in the process ...More

Lake Cruise from ThalwilOff to RapperswilA quick view of the lake, then you’re already on it: with the Lake Zurich round trips, visitors of all ages can get from A to B in a relaxing manner.More

RapperswilExplore the Old TownStroll along the “Riviera” on the southern shore of Lake Zurich and follow the sweet fragrance of roses into the Old Town: all this and more can be enjoyed in Rapperswil.More

Lunch in Rapperswil

Soak up the Sun with a Lake ViewInsider Tip, Day 3Whether beer and sandwich or coffee and cake: travelers can recharge their batteries at the Sonnengalerie restaurant between Rapperswil and Zurich.More

Eat at a Cult RestaurantDinnerThe perfect end to an eventful day: dine like a local in one of Zurich’s tradition-steeped restaurants.More

Important Information About the City of Zurich

How to Get ThereHow to Get HereEco-friendly and efficiently to one of the most beautiful main train stations in Europe – a particularly pleasant way to travel to the City on the Limmat.MoreGetting Around in ZurichPractical InformationTravel sustainably in the city, too: whether by public transportation, on foot or by bike, travelers can explore the city in a particularly calm and relaxed way.MorePublic Holidays in ZurichUseful InformationWhat could be better than discovering local traditions on your travels? On one of the 12 special public holidays, guests can experience Zurich’s culture and history up close.More

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