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City guide · Switzerland

Zurich

Alpine lake, old-town lanes, and Swiss precision.

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Lake & swimming · Old town · Art & design · Alpine access

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeGrossmünsterExplore →
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Grossmünster

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The Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Swiss Reformed Church in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Fraumünster

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The Fraumünster is a church in Zurich, Switzerland, which was built on the remains of a former abbey for aristocratic women and which was founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard.

03What to seeKunsthaus ZürichExplore →
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Kunsthaus Zürich

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The Kunsthaus Zürich is an art museum in Zurich.

04What to seeZürich Opera HouseExplore →
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Zürich Opera House

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The Zurich Opera House is an opera house in the Swiss city of Zurich.

05What to seeLetzigrundExplore →
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Letzigrund

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Letzigrund is a stadium in Zurich, Switzerland, the home of the football clubs FC Zürich and Grasshopper Club Zürich, as well as the athletics club LC Zürich.

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Zurich: old town houses and St Peter's clock tower beside the river
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Zurich

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Zurich: the Swiss National Museum and river from the air
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Zurich

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old town houses and St Peter's clock tower beside the river

the Swiss National Museum and river from the air

Month by month

Zurich, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

February in Zurich

What’s on in Zurich in February. Typical daytime highs around 48°F (9°C).

April in Zurich

What’s on in Zurich in April. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).

May in Zurich

What’s on in Zurich in May. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).

August in Zurich

What’s on in Zurich in August. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

September in Zurich

What’s on in Zurich in September. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

October in Zurich

What’s on in Zurich in October. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Know before you go

  • Swim at a lakeside badi in summer, right in the city.
  • Almost everything closes on Sundays.
  • Tap water is superb, so refill from the public fountains.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zurich?

The best time to visit Zurich is May–Sep, in Switzerland.

Where is Zurich?

Zurich is in Switzerland. The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH).

What is Zurich known for?

Alpine lake, old-town lanes, and Swiss precision.

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