After several days of hiking and exploring the Berner Oberland, Zermatt, and St Moritz areas in July, we’re planning on spending two nights in Zurich before we fly home. What are the best things to do in Zurich, or nearby? (We’re visiting Lucerne at the beginning of our trip.) We’re using public transportation.
Posted by
Bay Area, California
1632 posts
There are a couple of things to do:
- Water bus along the river (OK with day transit pass)
- Boat ride till Wollishofen (ditto)
- Swim in Lake Zurich (not in the river)
- Tea at Sprungli
- Lindt tour
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33818 posts
a train ride to Zug
a train ride to Basel which has plenty to see
several scenic castles nearby
southwest of Zurich on the way to Zug is a wild area with fab walks and a steam train from time to time
Posted by
Chicago
3125 posts
this might give you some ideas:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/switzerland/zurich-the-second-time-around
Posted by
Los Angeles
4853 posts
Or you could, I dunno, maybe buy Rick's guidebook?
Posted by
OP
Toronto area, Canada
174 posts
@phred, yes, I already have the newest edition of Rick Steves’ guidebook for Switzerland, and I’ve read the chapter on Zurich. I’m interested in hearing about other ideas for things to see and do.