Zurich is famous for luxurious lifestyles, high-end shopping, and fancy chocolates. However, despite its expense and extravagance, it is also ranked as one of the best cities to live in the world… If you’re still mulling over whether this city is worth a visit, then keep reading. Switzerland’s largest city is on the shore of its glistening eponymous lake. Zürich is a financial powerhouse with a liveability ranking that outstrips almost anywhere in the world. Let’s explore the top best things to do in Zurich!
At the end of the Bahnhofstrasse is the lake promenade area – Burklisplaz. It is a nice lakeside area for a light stroll, whilst enjoying the beautiful buildings and the amazing city views. Visit the lake promenade in the evening to watch the golden sunset hues. The promenade is also a cruise terminal and this is where cruises on Lake Zurich depart from.
Bright and early morning, head to the old town of Zurich or the Altstadt. Altstadt is home to charming lanes, cafes, and museums. The Limmat River flows through the city of Zurich, making the old town very picturesque and beautiful. All the sightseeing attractions can be explored on foot, once you get off the Central train station.
The Lindenhof is a beautiful park and hill near the historic center of Zürich. The Lindenhof was the site of the Roman Castle, and the city grew around this area. The castle remained intact during the early phase of the 5th to 6th century but later was rebuilt into a residence for Louis the German. This site was soon abandoned as a residence, became dilapidated and later used as a source of building stone in the 13th century. Today the Lindenhof is a popular public square lined and covered by linden trees, overlooking the old town of Zurich with Limmar river views. You can relax here in the afternoon or early evening and watch people playing chess on a giant chessboard.
Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich’s main downtown street and it is one of the world’s most expensive street lined with exclusive and high-end shopping avenues. The shopping street itself is not new but dates back to medieval times. The Bahnhofstrasse ends on the Bürkliplatz, at the lake promenade. Wander around the Bahnhofstrasse street, shop, or window shop the stores. You will see a lot of expensive watches!
I hope you enjoyed this blog post on our top best things to do in Zurich, Switzerland. While planning your future trip to Europe, I definitely recommend you to check out our list of the 10 most atmospheric cafes: a real escape guaranteed!
