Past Client Photos of Zurich, Switzerland

Morning

Start at Hauptbahnhof and explore the Altstadt

- Walk from the station into the Altstadt and explore the narrow lanes on both sides of the Limmat.  

- Visit Lindenhof for Old Town views.  

- See St. Peter’s, Fraumünster, and Grossmünster (climb the tower if you like).

Budget tips for the morning:

- Walking the Old Town, Lindenhof, and seeing the churches from outside is free.  

- If you enter churches with an admission fee (e.g., tower climbs), pick just one “paid view” to keep costs down and enjoy the others from ground level.  

- Skip a sit‑down breakfast and grab a coffee and pastry from a bakery or supermarket near the station instead of a café.

Midday

Bahnhofstrasse and Lake Zurich

- Stroll down Bahnhofstrasse toward the lake, window‑shopping as you go.  

- Reach Bürkliplatz and walk the lake promenade.  

- Optional: Take a short round‑trip lake cruise.

Budget tips for midday:

- Window‑shopping on Bahnhofstrasse is free; enjoy the atmosphere without feeling obligated to buy. It's a favorite past-time of even the locals.  

- Walking the lakefront and relaxing on the public benches costs nothing and delivers the same views as pricier lakefront terraces.  

- There are boat cruises but they can be expensive, a short ride on a regular public‑transport boat instead of a tourist cruise, or simply enjoy the lake from shore can be just as pleasant.

Afternoon

Views: Polyterrasse or Uetliberg + optional museums

- Take the Polybahn up to Polyterrasse for city views, or  

- Ride the train to Uetliberg for a “local mountain” panorama.  

- Optional: Visit the Swiss National Museum or Kunsthaus Zürich if you want more culture.

Budget tips for the afternoon:

- Polyterrasse itself is free; you only pay for the funicular (or walk up if you want to save even more).  

- For Uetliberg, the train is included if you have certain day passes or regional travel cards; check before buying extra tickets to avoid an additional cost.  

- Some museums are included with hotel visits and you might want to choose only one to avoid multiple entry fees while checking for free‑entry days, discounts with rail passes, or evening reductions.

Evening

Dinner and night stroll in the Old Town

- Return to the Old Town or riverside for dinner.  

- Finish with a relaxed walk through the illuminated streets and along the river.

Budget tips for the evening:

- Look for “Mittagsmenü” or lunch specials earlier in the day and have a lighter, cheaper dinner (e.g., takeaway, kebab, or supermarket salads) at night.  

- You can drink tap water (safe and excellent quality) instead of ordering bottled water in restaurants. The tap water is amazing in Switzerland as it's natural Spring Water.

- Enjoy a free night stroll along the river and bridges as their “evening activity” instead of paid entertainment. There's almost always something exciting and beautiful to see in Zurich in the evenings