what to do in Zurich
Jun 19, 2011, 7:47 pm
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what to do in Zurich
My friend and I have a 12 layover in Zurich. We land 1030am and depart 1045pm. We figure that we should spend about 8-9 hours in the city. What are the can't miss attractions? What is the best way to get between airport and city? Also, does anyone know about cost and availability of good kosher food in Zurich?
Trying to spend my 8 hours well.
Trying to spend my 8 hours well.
Jun 19, 2011, 7:56 pm
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My friend and I have a 12 layover in Zurich. We land 1030am and depart 1045pm. We figure that we should spend about 8-9 hours in the city. What are the can't miss attractions? What is the best way to get between airport and city? Also, does anyone know about cost and availability of good kosher food in Zurich?
Trying to spend my 8 hours well.
Trying to spend my 8 hours well.
I basically walked around down by the lake on both sides of the river, had some lunch, drank some wine and chilled out. Very nice.
As for sights to see ? No idea.
Cheers,
Jun 20, 2011, 1:23 am
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take any train from the airport to Zurich main station (S-Bahn or IC doesn't matter). As per sights, this probably depends on your interests, but for nice views go up to the Polyterrasse (you can either walk there or take the Polybahn from central tramway station, just opposite main train station; you could also take tramway 10 from the airport until ETH, just beside the Polyterrasse), have a stroll in the old city (Niederdorf), walk along the river Limmat up to the lake, Bahnhofstrasse for upscale shopping. Landesmuseum, behind main train station, if you're interested in Swiss history.
Jun 20, 2011, 10:28 pm
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All the big thins I've found were art galleries and designer shopping. Neither interest me. If there's nothing worth going for, I want to know so I could change my ticket before it's too late.
Jul 9, 2011, 9:36 pm
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There is a walking tour from the main station at 3pm I believe. The cost is modest and you will learn something as well.
Jul 10, 2011, 9:51 am
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ZürichCARD
You can also buy a 24h ZürichCARD at the airport. For CHF 19 as of 2010 (now CHF 20), it gives you access to (according to the guide I kept):
- Free rides on the trams, buses, trains and boats. Also valid on the cableways in Zürich. (Note: airport transfer is included. Generally, it costs at least CHF 6 o/w)
- Free admission to 39 Zürich museums
- Free welcome drink in 17 restaurants
- Reductions on souvenirs and tours of Zürich Tourism
- and much more besides
Jul 10, 2011, 10:02 am
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any more?
You can also buy a 24h ZürichCARD at the airport. For CHF 19 as of 2010 (now CHF 20), it gives you access to (according to the guide I kept):
- Free rides on the trams, buses, trains and boats. Also valid on the cableways in Zürich. (Note: airport transfer is included. Generally, it costs at least CHF 6 o/w)
- Free admission to 39 Zürich museums
- Free welcome drink in 17 restaurants
- Reductions on souvenirs and tours of Zürich Tourism
- and much more besides
Jul 10, 2011, 2:38 pm
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You can order online
HERE
but in your case i think it´s better to use the
Airport Service Center
... and avoid Chokolate Stores an Cheese Fondue by all means... unless you want to buy new pants afterwards....
HERE
but in your case i think it´s better to use the
Airport Service Center
... and avoid Chokolate Stores an Cheese Fondue by all means... unless you want to buy new pants afterwards....
Jul 10, 2011, 8:21 pm
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24 hours after validating it at the rail station of the airport. Check the first link Sawastro gave you or at the desk at the airport. They will give you hints. In my case I bought it at the rail station because I arrived by train.
Jul 12, 2011, 10:00 am
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thanks
Thanks everyone for the info! I will definitely consider a ZurichCard.
Also, what does boat access include? Is it water taxis from point A to point B or doe it also include boat tours of the city and/or surrounding area?
Also, what does boat access include? Is it water taxis from point A to point B or doe it also include boat tours of the city and/or surrounding area?
Jul 12, 2011, 1:35 pm
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There are a few lines on Zürichsee ( Lake Zurich) which are part of the public transport system
With a bit of planning ahead you can use them for a roundtrip.
When you open the link below, you will find a map of the available lines, but be careful because some of them are leading out of the area of validity.
Zurich Trasportation Map
The llight blue area on the bottom right marks the Zurichsee.
(Sorry for the detour via Google docs , somehow the original link doesn´t work)
With a bit of planning ahead you can use them for a roundtrip.
When you open the link below, you will find a map of the available lines, but be careful because some of them are leading out of the area of validity.
Zurich Trasportation Map
The llight blue area on the bottom right marks the Zurichsee.
(Sorry for the detour via Google docs , somehow the original link doesn´t work)