Zurich: Your Gateway to the Swiss Alps

Zürich ⭐⭐in Switzerland is a beautiful city with a lot to offer visitors, including:

• A charming Old Town (also known as Kreis 1) with well-preserved medieval architecture
• Stunning views of Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps
• A vibrant arts and culture scene, with museums, galleries, and theaters
• A variety of shopping and dining options, from high-end boutiques to traditional Swiss restaurants
• A convenient transportation system that makes it easy to get around

However, Zurich is also one of the most expensive cities in the world. Accommodation, food, and activities can all be very costly.

Photo Gallery

Zurich's Old Town offers two high vantage points with breathtaking panoramic views:

1. Lindenhof (Historical landmark)
2. Polyterrasse (Observation deck)

The photos below were taken on September 30th and October 1st, 2023, both sunny days.  

Lindenhof 

Grossmünster (Protestant church) in the distance

Polyterrasse

The Polyterrasse is a public terrace located on the roof of the Polybahn station in Zurich, Switzerland. It offers stunning panoramic views of the city, including the Old Town, the Limmat River, and Lake Zurich.

Polybahn station in Zurich

Predigerkirche (Protestant church)

Grossmünster (left) and Predigerkirche (right)

Grossmünster (left) and Springbrunnen Aquaretum (right)

Public terrace located on the roof of the Polybahn station

Limmat River

Grossmünster (right; Protestant church) 

Enjoying hot chocolates at Barchetta

Barchetta

Old Town

Zurich main train station (HB)