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Irchelpark is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Trees and bushes shield this relaxing retreat from the streets surrounding it. It’s not uncommon to cross paths with students of the University of Zurich’s Irchel Campus here. The institution’s buildings are set in an enchanting location in the upper part of the park.

Swim in the historic vaults of the old brewery at the Hürlimannbad & Spa Zurich. Relax in the thermal bath, experience the Roman-Irish spa ritual with 10 stops and relax in the rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city.

You can't imagine the city without them: Zurich’s city-centre rooftop bars offer fresh mountain air on hot summer days – and the beautiful view is part of the deal.

In the place where the machine factory, Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO), once stood, an architecturally fascinating park hall bears witness to the past usage of the site. Particularly in summer, the facility is frequently used for various cultural events, such as open-air movie theatres or festivals of all kinds.

The celebrated Old Town district of the Niederdorf is affectionately known by locals as the Dörfli – the “little village”.

Since 2016, around 80,000 honeybees have made their home in the park of Baur au Lac – in their own miniature version of the hotel. As they buzz through Zurich’s green oases, they gather nectar for the hotel’s own honey. Its delicately sweet, floral aroma can be enjoyed at breakfast – or taken home in a beautifully packaged jar from the boutique kiosk or online shop.

At the National Museum Zurich, you can explore Swiss history from archaeology to the present day – visit permanent and special exhibitions, take part in guided tours and workshops and discover a collection of over 870,000 objects.

The Limmat river cruiser takes you in comfort past the most beautiful sights of Zurich’s old town until the view of Lake Zurich opens up.

The 70,000 m2 Rieterpark is Zurich's largest and most impressive landscaped garden and is set in the district of Zurich Enge near Lake Zurich.

Relaxation in Nature – Luxury for the Smallest Guests: The Tiny Dolder Grand is a charming miniature version of the iconic Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich. Inspired by the elegance of the original ballroom, it was designed by mechanical engineer Josua Glünkin and nestled idyllically at the edge of the forest. Hedgehogs enjoy a luxurious suite below, while birds relax on the sturdy sandstone roof – serving as both a spa and meeting place. With its sustainable design, species-appropriate entrance, and removable roof for easy cleaning, the hotel combines style, functionality, and eco-consciousness. Built entirely from local materials, it embodies the Dolder Grand’s vision in miniature form.

Between Lindenhof, Niederdorf, and Grossmünster lies Zurich’s historic center. Discover winding streets and squares, historic buildings and guild houses, as well as cafés that shape the charm of Zurich’s Old Town.

In the last 10 years the industrial wasteland to the west of Zurich has grown into a new bright lights district: The blue-green shimmering Prime Tower, the University of Arts on the Toni-Areal and newly awakened life beneath the arched viaducts. And the nicest way to view all this and the constantly made changes is on foot or by bicycle.

Discover Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's most famous street: On 1.4 kilometres from the main train station to Lake Zurich, you will walk past fashion chains, watch and jewellry stores – and Paradeplatz, the financial centre of Switzerland.

Steamboats operate scheduled services on eight of Switzerland's lakes today. Thanks to donations, the “Stadt Zürich” and “Stadt Rapperswil” have also been saved from the scrapyard. The two paddle steamers were renovated between 2003 and May 2006, and are now in use almost every day.