Bahnhofstrasse

A visit to Zurich is not complete without a walk along the Bahnhofstrasse. It’s often listed among the priciest shopping streets in the world, something you’ll realise as soon as you see the window displays. Bahnhofstrasse runs from the main station down to the lake and is home to big international brands and Swiss department stores. Even though it is known for luxury labels, there are a few everyday shops mixed in as well. If you prefer smaller, independent places, the side streets and nearby Old Town have more variety.

• Address:

  Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich

Chinese Garden

The Chinese Garden sits at Zürichhorn by the lake, a gift from Zurich’s sister city, Kunming. Inside are pavilions, small bridges, and a pond with koi, all arranged in a traditional style. It’s not big, so expect a short wander rather than a full outing, but it’s a calm spot to step away from the lake path for a few minutes.

• Address:

  Bellerivestrasse 138, Zürich

• Phone:

  +41 44 380 31 51

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–7pm

Church of St Peter

St Peter’s Church is one of four main churches in the Old Town, alongside Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and Predigerkirche. Inside, traces of earlier foundations can still be seen under the choir. The tower holds the largest clock face in Europe, measuring 8.7 metres across — it’s hard to miss when walking through the Old Town.

• Address:

  St. Peterhofstatt, Zürich

• Phone:

  +41 44 250 66 33

FIFA Museum

Football fans will appreciate this modern museum dedicated to the history of the world’s game. Spread across several floors, it features memorabilia from World Cups, interactive exhibits, and plenty of chances to test your skills in the 'Lab'. The museum shop is full of fun trinkets, and the Sportsbar 1904 has live games on big screens and refreshing drinks.

• Web:

  www.fifamuseum.com/en

• Address:

  Seestrasse 27, Zürich

• Phone:

  +41 43 388 25 00

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Fraumünster Church

Fraumünster stands by the Limmat, marked by its tall green steeple that you can easily spot from across the river. The church has roots back to the 9th century, first built as part of a women’s abbey founded by Louis the German for his daughter. People mainly come to see the stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall and Augusto Giacometti, which bring colour and light into its fairly simple interior. It’s an easy stop while wandering Zurich's Old Town, especially if you’re crossing the bridges or exploring the nearby squares.

• Web:

  www.fraumuenster.ch

• E-mail:

  info@fraumuenster.ch

• Address:

  Münsterhof 2, Zürich

• Phone:

  +41 44 250 66 33

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm

Freitag Tower

The Freitag Tower is a stack of shipping containers turned into a shop and lookout point in Zurich’s former industrial quarter. Climb the narrow stairs through each level, check out the recycled-material bags along the way, and head up to the small platform at the top for a view over the area.

• Address:

  Geroldstrasse 21, Zürich

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun closed