City Break Zurich – Cosmopolitan City on Lake Zurich

Zurich will fascinate you with its urban flair and Old Town charm. Stroll through the lively shopping streets, enjoy the view over Lake Zurich and discover the variety of culinary offerings during your city trip. Get to know the different neighbourhoods and their unique atmosphere on a city break here.

3 days / 2 nights

from CHF 260

Planning

Sunset over a city with a river, bridge, and historic buildings.

Planning

Highlights

Shopping paradise on the Bahnhofstrasse
City tour by bus and on foot – through Zurich's various neighbourhoods
Inspiring museums and art galleries: National Museum, Museum Rietberg and the Kunsthaus
Breathtaking views from Uetliberg, Zurich's local mountain
Exciting nightlife and varied gastronomy

A busy street with trees, Swiss flags, and a passing tram.

A group of five people walking on a sidewalk in an urban setting. In the background, there are modern buildings and a street.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Zurich city tour
Day 3 Return journey from Zurich

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Day 1

Arrival in Zurich

Itinerary

You arrive in Zurich. Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, the city's shopping paradise. Discover the narrow alleyways of the old town with its artisan shops.

Overnight stay in Zurich

Aerial view of a historic town with river, bridge, and church steeples.

Day 2

Zurich city tour

Itinerary

Get to know the city and its most famous landmarks on the city tour. Zurich is known for its cultural attractions. Visit museums and art galleries such as the National Museum or the Art Museum. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Zurich.

Overnight stay in Zurich

Aerial view of a large building complex in a city with a lake in the background.

Day 3

Return journey from Zurich

Itinerary

On the last day of your trip, public transport will take you to the end point of your journey in Switzerland.

A group of people sitting on benches overlooking a cityscape in sunny weather.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

January to December

Recommended travel period

January to December

High season

June to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Creativity, variety and enjoyable moments
Zurich inspires with creativity and diversity and offers plenty of room for culinary delights. If the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much for you, you can slow it down by the lakeside.
Octavian-Adrian