TripSmithZurich
A curated guide to Zurich, Switzerland: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich 4.8★ (2,100 reviews) · Natural history museum
- Rhine Falls 4.8★ (84,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Lindenhof 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Arboretum Zürich 4.7★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kunsthaus Zürich 4.7★ (9,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Botanical Garden 4.7★ (4,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Zürichhorn 4.7★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Zoo Zürich 4.6★ (30,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Café Bar ODEON 4.6★ (2,400 reviews) · Café
- Café Henrici 4.4★ (2,200 reviews) · Café
- Babu's 4.4★ (3,900 reviews) · Café
- Café & Conditorei 1842 4.3★ (2,500 reviews) · Café
- MAME Josef 4.7★ (1,600 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Kafi Dihei 4.6★ (1,500 reviews) · Café
- Bean Bank Coffee & CO 4.9★ (890 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Restaurant Sonnenberg 4.5★ (1,100 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- Frau Gerolds Garten 4.5★ (6,900 reviews) · Bar
- El Lokal 4.4★ (2,300 reviews) · Bar
- Jules Verne Panoramabar 4.5★ (1,800 reviews) · Bar
- Old Crow 4.7★ (1,300 reviews) · Bar
- Widder Bar 4.6★ (1,200 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
- Afternoon: Arboretum Zürich
- Dinner: Café Bar ODEON
- Nightcap: Frau Gerolds Garten
Day 2
- Morning: Rhine Falls
- Afternoon: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Dinner: Café Henrici
- Nightcap: El Lokal
Day 3
- Morning: Lindenhof
- Afternoon: Botanical Garden
- Dinner: Babu's
- Nightcap: Jules Verne Panoramabar
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Zurich?
With 20 notable sights and 12 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.