Things to do in Lake Zurich
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most popular experiences in Lake Zurich
Tours & day trips
See all 217 activitiesOpens in new tab
Grindelwald & Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich
Private & custom tours
See all 83 activitiesOpens in new tab
Private Trip from Zurich to St. Gallen and Appenzell
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 29 activitiesOpens in new tab
City Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate
Adventure & outdoor
See all 18 activitiesOpens in new tabGrindelwald & Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich
Cruises & boat tours
See all 13 activitiesOpens in new tabCity Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate
Popular places to visit
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
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.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Kunsthaus Zurich
Spot works from the 15th century onward and pieces by Matisse, Picasso and Rembrandt, among other greats at one of Switzerland’s most significant art museums.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Paradeplatz
Sit back with a coffee and a chocolate from a world famous confectioner and watch the passing parade pass in Zurich’s prestigious financial center.
Uetliberg
The greatest vantage point in the whole of Zurich, Mt. Uetliberg will guarantee you come home with some stunning photos.
Areas of Lake Zurich
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
Zürich District
If you're spending time in Zürich District, check out sights like St. Josef Church or Swiss National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Museum of Design Station or Limmatplatz Tram Stop.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or Belvoir Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.
District 7
Noted for its forests and spas, there's plenty to explore in District 7. Top attractions like FIFA Headquarters and Zoo Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolder S-Bahn or Dolderbahn S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Zürichberg
Noted for its forests and spas, there's plenty to explore in Zürichberg. Top attractions like FIFA Headquarters and Zoo Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolder S-Bahn or Dolderbahn S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Wollishofen
Get to know Wollishofen and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Rote Fabrik and Mythenquai Beach, and you can jump on the metro at Butzenstrasse Tram Stop or Wollishofen Tram Stop to get around the city.
