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8 Days in Zürich: 🌞🌿🍽️

Drashti Lakhatariya

31 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Zürich, where you'll discover stunning parks, mouthwatering cuisine, and hidden gems at every turn. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, relaxation, and culinary delights!

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Day 1Lakeside Bliss and Culinary Delights

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$78

Strandbad Mythenquai

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

9 - 14 min

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Arboretum Zürich

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Beetnut

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$35

3 - 4 min

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Roots

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Sports, Wildlife, and Exquisite Dining

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$98

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$ 5

Dolder Sports

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Zoo Zürich

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

9 - 11 min

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Klara's Kitchen

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$27

4 - 6 min

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Orient Catering GmbH

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 3Architectural Marvels and Serene Gardens

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$72

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$ 5

Grossmünster

Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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St. Peter

Enduring parish featuring Romanesque & Gothic architecture & a large church clock.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Old Botanical Garden

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Platzspitz

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Primitivo

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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Flussbad Oberer Letten

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Stazione Paradiso

Known as Eisenbahnwagen but officially called Stazione Paradiso

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Parks, Churches, and Coffee Delights

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$59

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$ 10

MFO Park

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

9 - 11 min

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Irchel Park

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Fraumünster Church

Elegant church with a delicate, copper-topped spire, a crypt museum & stained glass by Marc Chagall.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

5 - 8 min

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Quaibrücke

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Café Odéon

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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ViCAFE - Rösterei & Espresso Bars

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5Botanical Wonders and Scenic Views

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$88

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$ 10

Botanical Garden

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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$6

12 - 17 min

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Chinagarten Zürich

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Zürichhorn

Popular waterfront park featuring a swimming area, play equipment & restaurants in a lush setting.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Country Potatoe

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

35 - 52 min

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Uetliberg Lookout Tower

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$6

14 - 17 min

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Restaurant Swaad

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$31

Day 6Lakeside Serenity and Gastronomic Delights

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$62

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$ 15

Lake Zurich

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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Rote Fabrik

A contemporary theater, arts & concert venue in a renovated red brick factory building.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Hiltl Mythenquai

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

10 - 12 min

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Hiltl am see bei allianz cinema

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 7Nature Parks, Art, and International Flavors

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$98

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$ 15

Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

36 - 44 min

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Bruno Weber Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$6

12 - 15 min

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Ikea Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

23 - 28 min

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Lima Limon

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$43

Day 8Mountain Views and Exquisite Fare

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$79

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$ 5

Uetliberg

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Restaurant Swaad

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$31

4 - 6 min

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Vietnam

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$35

Budget breakdown: $695 In total

Activities & Food:$631

Transport:$64