10 Days in Zurich: A Journey of Nature, Adventure, and Culinary Delights

Bryan David Moreno Lopez

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Zurich, Switzerland, where you'll explore breathtaking parks, relax by pristine swimming areas, visit botanical gardens, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for a journey filled with natural wonders, thrilling activities, and mouthwatering delights.

Trip to Zurich

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Arboretum Zürich, Enge Swimming Area Bar, Belvoir Park, Il Tartufo

$70

Tranquil lakeside park & botanical garden with picnic & swimming areas amid diverse tree species.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Simple outside bar with wood decking at lakeside resort, open in summer, serving BBQs & light bites.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Lawns, mature trees & seasonal flowers around an 1800s villa, plus sculptures & a fountain.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$70

Day 2Chinagarten Zürich, Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen, Dolder Sports, Restaurant Marcellino Pane e Vino

$92

$ 20

Tranquil lakeside garden featuring Chinese-style pavilions, bridges & landscaping around a pond.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

Directions

Opened in 1886, this lake bath features a paddling pool & playground, plus a BBQ area & snack kiosk.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Open when air temperatures are low, this ice skating rink is outdoors & often has a Christmas tree.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

9 - 11 min

Directions

Jeden Mittag drei Menüs ab CHF 18.50 mit Suppe oder Salat, ein Special und à la Carte. Eine kleine Auswahl aus unserer Karte an Vorspeisen und Hauptgang: Ob vegetarisch, Pasta, Fleisch oder Fisch, sowie Desserts. Lassen Sie sich überraschen...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$54

Day 3Botanical Garden, Old Botanical Garden, Platzspitz, Casa Ferlin AG

$84

$ 20

University-run city garden with 3 tropical glass domes & a pond, plus guided tours & botany courses.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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19th-century botanical garden with octagonal palm house & medicinal plant collection.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Tree-lined regenerated park flanked by the city's two rivers, with an art deco gazebo for concerts.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Das Ristorante Casa Ferlin ist ein italienisches Restaurant in Zürich. Unser traditionsreiches italienisches Restaurant Casa Ferlin ist in der Nähe des Stampfenbachplatzes. Gäste geniessen ein warmes, traditionelles und venezianisches/italienisches Ambiente...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

Day 4MFO Park, Zoo Zürich, Imbiss Riviera, Quaibrücke

$100

$ 20

Modern, unique park enclosed by a 17-m-high steel-framed trellis covered with climbing plants.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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Dating from the late 1800s, this bridge over the Limmat has lanes for cars, pedestrians & trams.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Katzensee, Irchel Park, Flussbad Oberer Letten, Auer&Co

$76

$ 20

Serene lake with trails, birdwatching, swimming & a restaurant, plus winter ice staking.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Landscaped nature area with a lake & meadows, plus sculptures by Swiss artists & outdoor grill pits.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Riverfront swimming facility with a diving platform, volleyball & sun terraces near snacks & drinks.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$76

Day 6Unterer Letten Swimming & Recreational Area, Rieterpark, Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, La Muña, Seebad Utoquai

$65

$ 20

Unterer Letten Swimming & Recreational Area

River pool with a swimming channel, a non-swimmers' area & a diving board, plus a snack bar.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Landscaped 19th-century park featuring rare coniferous trees, lawns, villas & playgrounds.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Greenhouses & outdoor gardens containing a wide variety of colorful & unique succulent plants.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

2 - 3 min

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Hip 19th-century lake bathing house with pools, gender-separated sun decks & a restaurant.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Bruno Weber Park, Uetliberg Lookout Tower, Strandbad Mythenquai, L'Altro

$109

$ 20

Established in 1962, this sprawling park features magical realist sculptures by Bruno Weber.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

22 - 27 min

Directions

Landmark steel-truss tower with an open observation platform & panoramic views of Zurich & the Alps.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Sandy swimming beach at Lake Zurich with diving boards, lawns, BBQs & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

Day 8Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg, Türlersee, Kölli Beck

$82

$ 20

Picturesque wilderness park with forest trails, BBQ facilities, a cafe & a wildlife area.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

Directions

Lake area with swimming beaches, boat rentals & restaurants, plus a loop trail & a nearby campsite.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$62

Day 9Uetliberg, Fork & Bottle

$71

$ 10

Small mountain with hiking trails to panoramas over Zürich, its lake & the Alps on clear days.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

Day 10Felsenegg, Pfannenstiel, Doppio Gusto, Lake Zurich

$106

$ 30

Popular mountain summit with a restaurant overlooking pastures, wooded areas & trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

52 - 63 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

44 - 53 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$86

19 - 23 min

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A hot spot in the summer, this picturesque, large lake features boating, swimming & mountain views.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1031 In total

Activities & Food:$854

Transport:$177