Let's continue our european tour! Last time I gave you my best tips to Strasbourg, and from there I headed with a direct train to Zurich. The train ride takes only a couple of hours, so you can definetily visit these two cities during the same trip.
I've visited Zurich once before, when I was 17. We stayed only for some hours and I didn't quite get why it was supposed to be such a great city. That time we only visited the main streets so I thought everything was awfully expensive. But turns out I was just visiting the wrong neighbourhoods! This time I had only one day to use as well, but I managed to see many interesting places and neigbourhoods. The different neighbourhoods (Kreis) of Zurich have all their own wibe, my favourites being Kreis 4 & 5. There are a lot of cool design and vintage shops, coffee places, bars, etc in these areas. I found a great map to Kreis 4 & 5 in one of the shops I visited , but I recommend you printing it in advance from here!
SEE & DO
- Altstadt (old city)Grossmünster towers, Rathaus (the town hall), and many other beautiful buldings to see. Stroll through the pittoresque streets and go to buy swiss chocolate in one of the many chocolate shops.
And then the top 3 places I found in Zurich (they're right next to each other which is quite convenient!)
- Freitag tower, Geroldstrasse 17, 8005 Zurich
This tower/shop is a must-see. It's entirely build out of old freight-containers. You can climb up to the 4th floor and enjoy the views! At the same time you can check out all their cool upcycled bags.
- Frau Gerolds Garten, Geroldstrasse 23/23a, 8005 Zurich
This place is a bit hard to describe, but there are nice restaurants, a big terrasse, design shops etc. Really interesting place just next to the Freitag tower.
- Viaduct Arches, Viaduktstrasse, 8005 Zurich
An old railway viaduct turned into a modern shopping center. There are also restaurants, a market hall, and just next to the Viaduct there's a big park.
EAT & DRINK
Note: I didn't test that many places since I only stayed for a day. If there's any good places you know let me hear them! Also, I found Zurich a bit expensive for eating out, so I actually bought some stuff from a grocery store and had a small picnic at a park, which was also really nice.
- Café Noir coffee roastery, Neugasse 33, 8005 Zurich
A great coffee place close to the railway station.
- Don't forget already mentioned Frau Gerolds Garten and Viaduct Arches!
SHOP
- Changemaker, Markgasse 10, 8001 Zurich
One of the best ecodesign stores I've ever been to. Many well-selectioned brands and everything is well displayed.
At Viaduct ArchesOne of the best ecodesign stores I've ever been to. Many well-selectioned brands and everything is well displayed.
- Senior Design Factory, Viaduksstr. 31, 8005 Zurich
Funny knitting asseccories, if you know some german you can also take a knitting class!
- Caritas Secondhand, Im Viadukt, Bogen C, 8005 Zurich+ several other addresses
Modern vintage shops with ok prices.
- Nudie Jeans Co, Viaduksstr. 27, 8005 Zurich
Ecologically responsable jeans, clothes and accessories
At Frau Gerolds Garten
- Junglefolk, Geroldstr. 23, 8005
A funny caravan full of ecological clothes! Open only when it's sunny.
At Kreis 5
- Bogen 33 Möbel & Accessoires, Geroldstrasse 33, 8005 Zurich
Nice selection of vintage furniture and home deco
- Walter, Geroldstrasse 15, 8005 Zurich
Another cool furniture shop
- Lilli Tulipan, Josefstr. 18, 8005 Zurich
Home deco, accessories, DIY materiel, cards... They seem to have absolutely everything in this colorful shop!
- Dotti's - Lovely Vintage + Labels, Josefstr. 144, 8005 Zurich
Cute vintage store, carries also a selection of vintage wedding dresses & asseccories
- Beige - Swiss Styling, Josefstr. 10, 8005 Zurich
This brand produces almost all of their products in Switzerland. Worth checking out!
GETTING AROUND
- Walk
Walking is the best way to discover Zurich. Even in one day you can see many neighborhoods just by walking.
- Polybahn funicular
If you want to see the university buildings but you're too tired of walking, you can take this cute red funicular. CHF 1.20 for a ride.
- Boat trip
This one I didn't try but you can take a boat trip to discover lake Zurich. You can choose if you want to spend only a couple of hours all almost the whole day on a boat, there are several route options.
Ok, that was it! Have you ever been to Zurich or would you like to go? Next up, Prague!
SUOMEKSI
Euroopankiertue jatkuu :) Eli ylhäällä muutamia vinkkejä Zurichiin. Ja hei, huikkailkaahan jos teille tulee mieleen jotain hyviä paikkoja, pitää käydä sitten seuraavalla kerralla! Oletteko joskus käynyt Zurichissa tai onko suunnitelmissa? Ja muuten, seuraavana on sitten vuorossa Praha!
It’s true that Zürich is a very beautiful city and it also has my beautiful destination for tourism. I visited there when I was a college student before our los angeles grand canyon bus tours. The main attractions of this city are Uetliberg Mountain, Rietberg Museum, Zurich Zoo, Bellevue Square, Swiss National Museum and Tonhalle Gesellschaft.
ReplyDeleteIt’s true that Zürich is a very beautiful city and it also has my beautiful destination for tourism. I visited there when I was a college student before our los angeles grand canyon bus tours. The main attractions of this city are Uetliberg Mountain, Rietberg Museum, Zurich Zoo, Bellevue Square, Swiss National Museum and Tonhalle Gesellschaft.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! Unfortunately I stayed only for one day but I'll be surely going back, so that I can visit the city even better :)
ReplyDeleteIt’s nice “vivi” that you want to visit Zürich. By profession, I’m a tourist guide and used to visit different states and countries of this world so if you need to ask something about your tour than I’m here to reply. Hope this would be a great trip of yours.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog! you give very usefull travel tips Thanks for the post. I like your writing style – I’m trying to start a blog myself, I think I might read thru all your posts for some suggestions! Thanks once more.
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