Polybahn Funicular

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The train at the bottom Polybahn station. Opened in 1889, The Polybahn, is a funicular railway in the city of Zürich. The line links the Central square with the terrace by the main building of ETH Zürich. In 1970 the polybahn closed, and in 1996 was completely rebuilt. There are 2 stops, with automatic 2 cars on a single track with a passing loop. The track is 176m long and rises 41m, with an average gradient of 23%. It takes approx. 100 seconds to travel the distance and runs every 2 to 5 minutes.

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$178 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$131 per adult*
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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$178 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$49 per adult
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Attractions

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Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket

Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket

8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
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Price is S$81 per adult
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ETH Zurich

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Predigerkirche

You can find out about the history of Zürich with a trip to Predigerkirche. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Zurich Zoological Museum

Experience the fascinating sights and sounds of the animal kingdom via a display of more than 1,500 pieces of taxidermy animals and skeletons.

Zurich Zoological Museum
Swiss National Museum showing interior views

Swiss National Museum

Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Swiss National Museum
Lindenhof which includes a city and heritage architecture

Lindenhof

This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.

Lindenhof
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Bahnhofstrasse

Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.

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Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

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Ruby Mimi Zurich

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Hotel Limmathof

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Limmatquai 142 Zürich
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Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

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Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
St Gotthard Hotel

St Gotthard Hotel

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Bahnhofstrasse 87 Zürich ZH
St Gotthard Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1 Zürich ZH
Central Plaza Hotel
Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 34 Zürich ZH
Bristol Hotel
Hotel Marta - 1950’s architecture in Zurich’s vibrant old town, near main station

Hotel Marta - 1950’s architecture in Zurich’s vibrant old town, near main station

2 out of 5
Zaehringerstrasse 36 Zürich ZH
Hotel Marta - 1950’s architecture in Zurich’s vibrant old town, near main station
Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zurich Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Neumuehlequai 42 Zürich ZH
Zurich Marriott Hotel
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