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Region: Zürich City
12 Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Zürich (2025)
Where to go in Zürich for high quality specialty coffee, with passionate purveyors sourcing their own beans and roasting them locally.
50 Best Things to Do in Zurich
Our favorite things to do in Zurich with visitors to show them the best of the city, from “must-see” landmarks to local lifestyle: viewpoints, museums, food, city walks, and more.
12 Best Places to Buy Christmas Ornaments in Zürich
Where in Zürich to shop for Christmas ornaments and decorations, including Christmas markets, small boutiques and department stores.
Zürich Christmas Samichlaus Parade
Tips for watching the traditional Samichlaus parade for children in Zürich, including a map.
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.
Zurich city walk • Silver coast lakeshore promenade
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4.3 k
  • 10m
  • 10m
Easy walk from Zürich city along the lakeshore with a view to the alps, flowers, grassy lawns, playgrounds, cafes and tree-lined promenades. 
Zürich Loorenkopf – Circular forest walk to observation tower
  • Easy
  • 1.25 h
  • 4 k
  • 90m
  • 90m
Easy walk through Zürich forest to observation tower. Climb 152 steps to a panorama view across Zürich.
21 Free places to swim near Zürich
Where you can swim for free in and around Zürich at lakes, rivers, and splash pools for little kids, many with playgrounds and cafes.
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.
Zürich City Walk • Schanzengraben waterway
  • Easy
  • .75 h
  • 2 k
  • 10m
  • 10m
Walk along a quiet, pretty waterway below the Zürich city streets, a nice escape for city dwellers and a fun way to see a hidden side of the city.
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.

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Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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