Parks & Gardens

An oasis of peace in the heart of the Old Town – the cloister of the Grossmünster is (still) an insider tip.

Situated between the Kunsthaus and Zurich University is the well preserved Rechberg park, home to the most beautiful baroque garden in Zurich.

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.

Sika deer, mouflon and Syrian brown bear: at Goldau Zoo, young explorers can observe their favorite animals close up.

Visitors to Hegi Castle can enjoy vegetable varieties from bygone days, which are also grown here.

From the canalized and diverted river to its diverse floodplain, the revitalized Thurauen offers a rich habitat for protected species and relaxation for nature-lovers.

Whether football players, BBQ enthusiasts, sun worshippers or families with children – when the weather is fine, everyone convenes in the Josefwiese park.

An enchanting place for wonderful hours surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Birdwatching, picnicking, and discovering nature by the Greifensee – the perfect excursion destination for all the family.

Zurich Wilderness Park Sihlwald is a protected forest reserve and offers plenty of room for nature experiences and recreation.

The idyllic location makes golf on Upper Lake Zurich a real experience at the Golf Park Zürichsee.

The main task of the city gardens is to grow some 250,000 plants each year for use in public flowerbeds.

Over 165 obstacles are just waiting to be climbed. Not forgetting the 0.9-mile-long cableway. Pure action!

The glamor of the 19th century is still evident in the Rieterpark today. This is the largest park in Zurich with over 70,000m2 of space.

Platzspitz Park is one of the oldest and most historical areas of greenery in Zurich.

Not only fruit and vegetables grow on the Juckerhof – it's a place of adventure for families to enjoy.

The abbey-owned island of Ufnau is the larger of the two islands on the upper part of Lake Zurich, near Rapperswil-Jona.

The Kaltbrunner Riet is situated on the Linth plateau and is a marshland area of international significance.

The Chinese Garden is classed as a temple garden and is one of the highest-ranking gardens outside of China.

The natural oasis of the Botanical Garden is located close to the historic town of Grüningen.

The Botanical Garden shows off its best side in spring but the tropical greenhouses are also worth a visit in bad weather.

Belvoir Park is a historic park with large meadows, pools, old trees, a pergola and benches.

The Old Botanical Garden is an idyllic oasis at the heart of downtown Zurich. Its history dates back to the year 1837.

The “Bäckeranlage” park is one of the most beautiful green areas in the city of Zurich. Situated in the middle of the 4th district, it is a recreational paradise.

The Erlengut is a romantic manor house with views of Lake Zurich.

Immerse yourself in Bruno Weber's artistic dream world in a garden full of mythical creatures and characters.

Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.

The Enea Tree Museum is located in an impressive park close to Lake Zurich. It combines landscape, botany, architecture, art and design in a single park.