Rod's Switzerland: Things to see and do in Zurich

After watching a few views on visiting Zurich I discovered a few interesting sites to see - in no particular order. Get a Zurich card (and validate it) at the airport or Hauptbahnhof, good for 24 or 72 hours for any transit in Zurich.

💢 Visit Lindenhof, a beautiful lookout to view the Old Town and surrounding mountains.

💢 Visit Jules Verne Panoramabar for a great view of the city while having a relaxing drink. map

💢 Visit the Zurich Thermal Baths (Thermalbad Zürich) to relax in the infinity pool with a great view of the city. (Note: take your own towel or they'll charge you a hefty fee for a rental.) map

💢 Bike rentals are free throughout the city, requiring only a refunded deposit. The program is called "Züri Rollt". Look for the signs for "Züri Rollt" or "Gratis Leihvelos" (free bicycle).

All year round

Bike Station Main train station, Europaplatz, Kasernenstrasse 100 Daily 8:00–21:30

May to October

Pestalozziwiese (near Bahnhof), Lintheschergasse 10 | Daily 9:00–21:30

Landsmuseum (near Bahnhof), Museumstrasse 2 | Daily 9:00–21:30

Bellevue (near Quaibrücke), Bellevueplatz 2 | Daily 9:00–21:30

💢 The boat tour of Lake Zurich (Zürichsee) is recommended - either the 90 minute or more in-depth 4 hour cruise. One tour boat company is connected with the ZVV transit system. Their tour brochure can be downloaded here. Tours depart from the Zürich Theatre pier in the Bellevue district near the Quaibrücke.

💢 Take a short ride to Uetliberg (from the Hauptbahnhof) and climb the steps to the look-out area and tower for the most spectacular view of Zurich and the surrounding area. Popular with both locals and tourists. See the video "Top 5 things to do in Zurich."

💢 Visit Cafe Schober on Hapfgasse street for some of the best desserts in Zurich. map See my Zurich Food & Drink page.