Zurich Region

Uetliberg, Lake Zurich Regions © Ivo Scholz

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The Zurich region combines natural oases on rivers and lakes with sightseeing in cities like Zurich. Combine a boat trip on Lake Zug or the Rhine with a visit to a museum in Winterthur, a stroll through the old town in Rapperswil-Jona or wellness in a Baden thermal bath.

Zurich Region at a glance

This is the Zurich Region

The Zurich Region lies in the north of Switzerland and includes the cities of Zurich, Winterthur, Zug, Rapperswil-Jona, and Baden. It offers a mix of urban centres, rural areas, rivers, and lakes.

Discover the Zurich Region

Here you can experience a perfect combination of city life and nature. On a boat cruise across Lake Zurich you will discover lakeside towns such as Rapperswil-Jona or the Ufenau Island. With its old town and lakeside, Zug invites you for romantic walks. Winterthur offers numerous museums and an old town to explore. And Baden completes the offer with sightseeing and relaxation in its thermal baths.

Lakes and Rivers

The Zurich Region fascinates with its proximity to water: in Zurich, you can take the Limmat boat straight through the city. On the other side of the Uetliberg lies the idyllic Lake Türlersee with its lido. Or how about a trip to Eglisau on the Rhine? Here you can enjoy a lock cruise as far as the Rhine Falls. The Zurich Oberland is rich in natural lakes such as Greifensee, Pfäffikersee, Egelsee, or Lützelsee. From Winterthur, you can head to the Töss for a swim – or into the old town, where numerous fountains offer refreshment.

Cities of Culture and Indulgence

The cities of the Zurich Region boast top-class museums, historic old towns, cafés, and restaurants. In Zurich, highlights include major sights alongside lakeside gastronomy. Winterthur delights with its car-free old town, museums, and gardens, while Rapperswil-Jona enchants with its lakeside promenade, old town, and castle. In Zug, the historic centre and lakeside are particularly magical at sunset. Baden impresses with its old town, spa quarter, and vibrant cultural scene.

Around the Zurich Region

From Zurich you can quickly reach the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region with mountains such as Pilatus and Rigi, or Lake Constance with countless leisure opportunities. At the Walensee, lakeside hikes await you, and in the Glarus region you can explore mountain villages and valleys.

Experience the Zurich Region for less

With the Zurich Card, valid for 24 or 72 hours, you travel free of charge on public transport in the city and nearby surroundings and benefit from numerous discounts. 

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  • Rapperswil-Jona Cheese Fondue Boat Zurich Lake from Rapperswil

    You board a Hensa ship in Rapperswil and cruise across Lake Zurich. Over the two-hour journey, enjoy... from CHF 69
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    valid: 17.12.2026

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  • Zurich From Zurich: Express Tour to Interlaken and the Schilthorn

    The bus tour to Interlaken with a trip up to Schilthorn starts and ends in Zurich. You travel in a... from CHF 184
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    valid: 29.10.2026 - 24.10.2027

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  • Buchberg Archery at Lindenhof

    Part 1: Introduction to intuitive archery.Part 2: Fun and games with bow and arrow. from CHF 65
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    valid: 28.10.2026 - 31.10.2026

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  • Zurich From Zurich: Day trip to the Rigi

    Embark on a journey from Zurich to one of Switzerland's most beautiful spots. Enjoy an exciting day... from CHF 158.10
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    valid: 28.10.2026 - 21.09.2027

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  • Baden "Baden's Strong Women" private city tour

    Discover on a private city tour influential women of Baden's history – poets, artists, maidservants,... from CHF 280
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    valid: 28.10.2026 - 24.10.2027

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  • Zurich Zurich Segway Tour private

    The guided Segway tour takes you through Zürich West, the city center, and to the shores of Lake... from CHF 400
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    valid: 28.10.2026 - 24.10.2027

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  • Zurich "Shortcut Tour" WOW City Rally in Zurich

    You experience an extra short interactive city walk in Zurich full of "wow moments" as a team.... from CHF 52
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    valid: 28.10.2026 - 24.10.2027

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  • Andelfingen Private mill village tour Andelfingen

    Discover the mill village on a guided tour, taking you right through the historic town centre of... from CHF 200
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    valid: 31.10.2026 - 24.10.2027

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