Zurich - Airport and city
Oct 30, 2014, 6:56 am
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Zurich - Airport and city
Did a bit of searching, and cannot find this detailed info.
We arrive into Zurich on Sunday at 11 am. We are flying Swiss Business class in December.
I am wondering how long it takes to get luggage, and out of the airport. We will take the shuttle to the airport Hilton that operates every 20 minutes. We want to get checked in, or drop off luggage, and go back to the airport, and take train to town.
We only have one night and wanted to do the trolley tour to see the city. The last one leaves at 2pm. - All tours depart from the SIHLQUAI Bus Terminal, located 200 meters behind the Zurich main train station.
We have three hours from scheduled arrival. It is a short flight from Paris, so it should not be too off, unless weather issues. - Can we make it in time?
Also I did hear something about Zurich being shut down on Sundays. (most businesses) Is that true? Can you still see most tourist sites?
thanks for any help.
We arrive into Zurich on Sunday at 11 am. We are flying Swiss Business class in December.
I am wondering how long it takes to get luggage, and out of the airport. We will take the shuttle to the airport Hilton that operates every 20 minutes. We want to get checked in, or drop off luggage, and go back to the airport, and take train to town.
We only have one night and wanted to do the trolley tour to see the city. The last one leaves at 2pm. - All tours depart from the SIHLQUAI Bus Terminal, located 200 meters behind the Zurich main train station.
We have three hours from scheduled arrival. It is a short flight from Paris, so it should not be too off, unless weather issues. - Can we make it in time?
Also I did hear something about Zurich being shut down on Sundays. (most businesses) Is that true? Can you still see most tourist sites?
thanks for any help.
Oct 30, 2014, 9:18 am
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You'll have plenty of time to make it into the city after your arrival. The Hilton is only a five minute ride from ZRH. Luggage arrives fairly quickly at baggage claim.
The city is fairly quiet on Sunday. I find the old part of the city a little more active than on Bahnhofstrasse on Sunday.
The city is fairly quiet on Sunday. I find the old part of the city a little more active than on Bahnhofstrasse on Sunday.
Nov 4, 2014, 2:38 am
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(1)Under the Zurich Main Station, the RailCity shops (nearly 150) are open 365 days a year.
(2)In the worst case scenario, you make your "own" tour of Zurich. Since you are not planning on visiting museums, buy a ZVV day card (covering just transportation). When you get back to the airport (after checking in at the Hilton), take a #10 tram, from the airport to downtown--you get to see 30 minutes worth of Zurich. With a bit of research and with the aid of the tourist office in Zurich Main Station, you could see lots more than the "official" tour. The Zurich tram system is very good. [A trip up to Mt. Utliberg is included with a ZVV day card.]
(2)In the worst case scenario, you make your "own" tour of Zurich. Since you are not planning on visiting museums, buy a ZVV day card (covering just transportation). When you get back to the airport (after checking in at the Hilton), take a #10 tram, from the airport to downtown--you get to see 30 minutes worth of Zurich. With a bit of research and with the aid of the tourist office in Zurich Main Station, you could see lots more than the "official" tour. The Zurich tram system is very good. [A trip up to Mt. Utliberg is included with a ZVV day card.]
Last edited by nrr; Nov 4, 2014 at 1:46 pm