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Jungfraujoch with the Zürich Card
With the Zürich Card, guests benefit from 15% discount on the amazing mountain adventure to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
Pay less to travel up to the Jungfraujoch
Day trip into the Swiss mountains
3,454 m (11,332 ft) above sea level
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Orelliweg
If you follow this path between the top station of the Rigiblick funicular and Zurich Zoo, you will always have a great view over the city.
View over Lake Zurich
Leisurely path with benches
Links up with Zurich Zoo
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Trail Loorenkopf
This trail leads through a ravine with huge boulders up to the Adlisberg, and from there to the residential areas with the most beautiful views in all of Zurich.
Travel time from Zurich Main Station: 25 min.
Start: Zurich, Fällanden
Finish: Zurich, Rigiblick
Length: 9km (5½ miles)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difference in elevation: 250m (820ft)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: easy
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Cassiopeia Boardwalk
The Cassiopeia boardwalk enables pedestrians and joggers to follow a route all the way along the left bank of Lake Zurich without interruption.
Boardwalk over the water
Directly between the Rote Fabrik and the Wollishofen lido
Relaxation by Lake Zurich
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Regensberg Castle
Regensberg Castle was once the ancestral seat of the House of Regensberg.
Castle from the 13th century
Now the seat of a foundation for vocational integration and therapy
Located northwest of Zurich in Regensberg
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Rapperswil Castle
Rapperswil Castle is the landmark of the “Town of Roses”, situated on Lake Zurich.
Castle from the 12th century
Beautiful panoramic view of Rapperswil
Deer park on the castle hill
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Hegi Castle
Visitors to Hegi Castle can enjoy vegetable varieties from bygone days, which are also grown here.
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Schloss Laufen – the 1000-Year-Old Castle by the Rhine Falls
A medieval castle on a rocky spur and roaring masses of water: the Rhine Falls and Schloss Laufen near Schaffhausen treat visitors to an impressive sight.
Historic castle
Directly next to the Rhine Falls
Zurich cultural heritage
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The Guggi Vantage Point in Zug – Offering a View over the Old Town and Lake Zug
On an excursion to Zug, you should be sure not to miss this magnificent view over the Old Town and Lake Zug.
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Hiking from Winterthur to Rapperswil – Züri Oberland-Höhenweg
The trail leads from Winterthur through a beautiful pre-Alpine hiking area with rugged valleys, lakes and ridges with wonderful views.
Stages: 4
Total length: 76 km (47 miles)
Conditions: easy
Physical requirements: medium
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Observation Decks at Zurich Airport
Experience the world of aviation close up.
Watch take-offs and landings at close quarters
Exciting information stations for children
Glance behind the scenes at the airport
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"Chänzeli" Tour
The historically based "Chänzeli" Tour is a 6-mile long panoromic city hike around Baden.
Panoramic hike
Around the town of Baden
Beautiful vantage points
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Motor Boat Hire
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Rhine Falls – Europe’s Biggest Waterfall
Europe's biggest waterfall is in Switzerland. Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen fascinates visitors with its great water volume.
Natural spectacle
Largest waterfall in Europe
150 meters wide, 23 meters high
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Freitag Tower
These stacked shipping containers in Zurich-West are a treat for urban explorers and fans of Freitag bags alike.
Architects: Spillmann Echsle Architekten
Location: Gerold-Areal, Zurich-West
Feature: Stacked, accessible containers
Completed: 2006
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Prime Tower
The Prime Tower is fast joining the Grossmünster church in the ranks of Zurich landmarks.
Architects: Gigon/Guyer
Completed: 2011
Location: next to Hardbrücke station
Feature: At 126 meters (413 feet), this is currently Zurich’s tallest building
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Bürkliplatz – Lakeside Pleasure and Leisure
Bürkliplatz is not only a boat dock, but also a marketplace, art area and event site with a view across Lake Zurich to the Alps.
Central square by the lake
Boat landing stage
Lakeside promenade
Weekly markets
View over Lake Zurich as far as the Alps
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Museum Schloss Kyburg
Situated near to Winterthur, Kyburg Castle towers 150 meters (490 ft) above the River Töss. Kyburg Castle is a very well preserved feudal castle and the oldest castle museum in Switzerland.
Oldest castle museum in Switzerland
Starting point for numerous hikes
Circular path around the walls with magnificent panoramic view
Individual tour with audio guide possible (DE, EN, IT, FR)
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Jules Verne Panorama Bar
In the heart of the city, guests can enjoy one of the most spectacular views over the rooftops of Zurich, Lake Zurich, and as far as the Alps.
Views of Zurich and Lake Zurich
Close to the Bahnhofstrasse
Bar service in the evening
Lunch during the week
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Waid Vantage Point
The view from Waid is simply breathtaking. The best times to take the most beautiful souvenir photos are at sunrise and sunset.
Spectacular view over the city and lake
Can also be reached by bus
Restaurant on location
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Uetliberg – Zurich’s Very Own Mountain
The Uetliberg is Zurich’s very own "mountain". From the top, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the city and lake – and perhaps even a glimpse of the Alps.
Zurich’s home mountain
Excursion destination for young and old
Superb views over Zurich
Walking and biking trails
Toboggan run in winter
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Lindenhof – From Roman Fort to Green Vantage Point Over Zurich
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.
The most beautiful view of the Old Town
Historical square
In the heart of the Old Town
Close to Zurich Main Station
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Old Town Churches – Grossmünster Tower
Look and watch over Zurich together with Charlemagne.
187 stairs to the most beautiful view over Zurich
Must-do activity in Zurich
Not ideal for visitors with a fear of heights or open spaces!
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Felsenegg – Time Out at 2,624-feet Altitude
Breathtaking views, countless footpaths and an excursion restaurant attract people to the Felsenegg.
Wonderful view of Lake Zurich
Can be reached from Adliswil by cable car
On foot from Uetliberg (approx. 2 hours’ walk)
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Polyterrasse, Federal Institute of Technology and Zurich University
The Polyterrasse between the ETH and University offers top views over Zurich's old town
Large terrace directly beside the ETH
Beautiful view as far as Lake Zurich
Quick to reach with the Polybahn
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Bürkliterrasse – Zurich's Front Row Seat by the Lake
From the Bürkliterrasse in Zurich you enjoy views over Lake Zurich as far as the Alps.
Recreation area along Lake Zurich
Shady trees
Site of the Ganymede sculpture
Departure point of many boat trips