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Zurich · 3 days

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Overview map · 5 curated stops

Local transport: Zone 110 ticket CHF 4.40 · day pass CHF 8.80

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Zurich

Where to stay

Three vetted options, one per budget

Budget / Boutique€€

Top-rated boutique stay

⭐ 8.6· ≈ €80–120 / night

Zurich · central district

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Mid-range€€€

Top-rated 4★ hotel

⭐ 8.9· ≈ €150–220 / night

Zurich · walking distance to the centre

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Luxury / Top location€€€€

Top-rated 5★ hotel

⭐ 9.2· €300+ / night

Zurich · best location in town

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Day 1

City Essentials

☀️ Morning09:00 – 12:00

Lindenhof

⭐ 4.5·€€·Quiet terrace overlooking the city.

Quiet terrace overlooking the city.

Tram / S-Bahn · Local network · Lindenhof

Departure: Hauptbahnhof · 10 min · CHF 4.40

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🍕 Lunch12:30 – 14:00

Main choice

Zeughauskeller

⭐ 4.5·€€·Sausages and rösti in a former arsenal.

Sausages and rösti in a former arsenal.

Other great options nearby

  • Sternen Grill

    €€ · Legendary bratwurst at Bellevue.

  • Hiltl

    €€ · The world's oldest vegetarian restaurant.

Tram / S-Bahn · Local network · Zeughauskeller

Departure: Hauptbahnhof · 10 min · CHF 4.40

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🍷 Dinner19:30 – 21:30

Main choice

Dinner at Kronenhalle

⭐ 4.5·€€·Original art on the walls.

Original art on the walls.

Other great options nearby

  • Zeughauskeller

    €€ · Sausages and rösti in a former arsenal.

  • Sternen Grill

    €€ · Legendary bratwurst at Bellevue.

Tram / S-Bahn · Local network · Dinner at Kronenhalle

Departure: Hauptbahnhof · 10 min · CHF 4.40

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🍸 Evening / Nightlife22:00+

Main choice

Old Crow

⭐ 4.5·€€·Whisky and cocktails.

Whisky and cocktails.

Other great options nearby

  • Frau Gerolds Garten

    €€ · Urban garden with a bar.

  • MAME Coffee

    €€ · Barista champions.

Tram / S-Bahn · Local network · Old Crow

Departure: Hauptbahnhof · 10 min · CHF 4.40

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Historic insight & vintage spot

Lindenhof

Quiet terrace overlooking the city. Look for original details and ask locally how this place shaped Zurich.

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Events & markets

What's on in Zurich

Christmas marketNov – Dec

Christkindlimarkt Hauptbahnhof

A covered market with a Swarovski tree.

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FestivalAugust

Street Parade

Europe's biggest techno parade.

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FestivalApril

Sechseläuten

The burning of the Böögg.

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Local essentials

  • Tipping

    Service included · round up only

  • Public transport

    Zone 110 ticket CHF 4.40 · day pass CHF 8.80 · SBB CFF FFS Mobile app for trains and city networks · local day pass is usually cheapest

  • Emergency numbers

    112 · Police 117 · Ambulance 144

  • Plug & adapter

    Type J / C · 230V (adapter needed)

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