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Country: Zurich Region
Zürich Rose Fountains with Map (2026)
Where to find the Zürich fountains filled with roses in the week leading up to Easter, with map, directions, where to park and where to eat.
12 Zürich Christmas Markets – with map! (2025)
The best places to enjoy the Christmas spirit in Zürich city, including Christmas markets, festive winter gardens and holiday activities.
12 Best Zurich Chocolate Shops & Walking Tour
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 3.3 k
  • 10m
  • 8m
Visit the best chocolate shops in Zürich while seeing the best parts of city on this self-guided walking tour.
10 Best Croissants in Zürich (2025)
Where to eat the best French-style buttery croissants in Zürich city and which ones to avoid.
Silvesterlauf – Winter Fun Run in Zürich
A fun run for all ages through the festive Zürich old town in December while wearing holiday themed costumes. Also fun for spectactors.
15 Easy Nature Walks near Zurich
Easy hikes in nature close to Zurich city – in parks, forests, and along rivers and lakes.
How to visit Swiss Santa in Zurich Forest (aka Samichlaus)
At the beginning of December, children can visit Samichlaus in the Zurich woods for a friendly lecture, poem reciting, and treats. Here’s where to go.
Uetliberg • Viewpoint over Zurich
  • Easy
Short train ride from Zürich and easy walk to panorama viewpoint over Zürich city with mountain views, with restaurant, picnic areas and playground.
16 Free Activities for Kids in Zürich
Ideas for free activities for kids in Zürich, including museums, playgrounds, swimming, biking, nature parks, etc.
Etzel Kulm loop hike
  • Moderate
  • 1 h
  • 3 k
  • 130m
  • 130m
A short loop trail to a beautiful viewpoint over Lake Zürich and Swiss countryside with a restaurant and playground with panorama views.
Pfadiweg • Zürich Forest Walk
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 3.8 k
  • 0m
  • 150m
Easy forest path on the edge of Zurich city, following a stream for about an hour.
Where to ice skate in Zurich
A few of our favorite places to skate in Zurich, as well as general info about ice skating in Switzerland including rentals, facilities, and lessons.

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