7 Days in Zurich: A Journey of Culture and Nature

HARMINDER SINGH KUSH

25 Dec 2023

Embark on a week-long adventure in Zurich, where ancient marvels meet breathtaking natural landscapes. Discover the rich history at the FIFA Museum and marvel at the stunning architecture of Grossmünster and Fraumünster Church. Immerse yourself in the beauty of botanical gardens and relax by the tranquil lakeside. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Switzerland!

Trip to Zurich

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums and Landmarks

$58

$ 10

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Modern museum featuring 1,000+ exhibits on football, with a sports bar, eateries & a library.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$23

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

Day 2Gardens and Wildlife

$32

$ 15

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

15 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Day 3Parks and Swiss Heritage

$15

$ 25

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 4Art and Illusions

$38

$ 10

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

11 - 16 min

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Colorful rooms for taking wacky selfies, plus trick-of-the-eye versions of famous artworks.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Panoramic Views and Lakeside Bliss

$ 25

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 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

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Nature Reserves and Sweet Delights

$29

$ 20

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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A towering chocolate fountain, museum exhibits on production & hands-on workshops with chocolatiers.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Mountains and Opera

$32

$ 15

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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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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19 - 23 min

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Decorative performance venue, opened in 1891, for classic & contemporary opera & ballet, plus tours.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $326 In total

Activities & Food:$208

Transport:$118