10 Days in Zürich: A Journey of Beauty and Culture

Ale jandra

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Zürich, Switzerland, exploring stunning landmarks, serene gardens, and captivating museums. Discover the city's rich history and immerse yourself in its vibrant arts scene. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Zürich

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Viator

Day 1

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$32

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 3

$19

$ 5

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

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

Day 4

$54

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$23

Day 5

$ 5

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

39 - 47 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 10

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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11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$19

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$25

$ 15

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

8 - 10 min

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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

15 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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19 - 23 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

Day 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 10

$19

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $233 In total

Activities & Food:$179

Transport:$55