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Zurich in 1 Day: Lakefront, Old Town, & Swiss Chocolate
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items If you’re spending a single day in Zurich, odds are you flew into the international airport and will be venturing elsewhere in the country shortly. While it may not offer the dazzling scenery found elsewhere in Switzerland, don’t let the urban nature...
Find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/zurich-1-day-itinerary
Find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/zurich-1-day-itinerary
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things to do in zurich 🕰️
where to eat in zurich 🫕
things to do in zurich 🕰️
discover the top historic sites to explore in this global financial hub with 1 day in zurich. following this list from the top down, experience hallmarks of swiss craftsmanship throughout the day!
one of the world's most exclusive and luxurious shopping streets home to high-end international brands alongside a concentration of prestigious swiss watchmakers ⌚
Bahnhofstrasse
this state-of-the-art interactive museum offers an immersive experience in the world of chocolate, and upon stepping inside, you’ll smell it before you see it—the world’s largest 30-foot chocolate fountain 🍫
Lindt Home of Chocolate
initially a convent for aristocratic women, the church notably blends romanesque and gothic architecture with a tall, slender copper spire that ultimately turned green ⛪
Fraumünster
founded by charlemagne, who discovered the graves of zurich's patron saints at the site, admission includes access up 187 steps to the karlsturm—or charles tower—for panoramic views over the city 🛐
Grossmünster
with origins dating back to the early medieval period, the tower boasts the largest church clock face in europe 🕰️
St. Peter's Church
a peaceful green oasis in the heart of zurich marking the historic transformation from a roman outpost to a modern global city. secure snacks from the nearby coop supermarket to enjoy a picnic in the park like a local 🧺
Lindenhof
as a symbol of enduring love, couples attach padlocks to the railing of this bridge and throw the keys into the river—if you would like to do the same, opportunistic salesmen are known to frequent the area. otherwise, pop into nearby hardware store g...
Mühlesteg
depending on the length of your trip and amount of transit, this pass could be a huge cost saver—and save you the headache of purchasing tickets every time you’re on the go. grants unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat, plus free admission to more...
Swiss Travel Pass
where to eat in zurich 🫕
everywhere i ate during 1 day in zurich—beginning at the top follows the order in which i hit each of the best restaurants in zurich.
a local scratch kitchen who’s mission is summed up by their slogan: “for our daily bread" 🍞
John Baker
taking its name from the famous wine region in the heart of lavaux, this whitewashed restaurant with a garden aesthetic has been open since 1902, serving up traditional home-style swiss cuisine like fondue, rösti, and sausages for over 120 years 🫕
Le Dézaley