Walk Zurich Like a Local
Lake views, old town lanes & clean Alpine air
Plan my Zurich walk →Zurich is one of the world's most liveable cities and a gem for walkers. The medieval Altstadt, lakefront promenade, and hilltop views combine into a compact, rewarding walk. Don't let the reputation for expense put you off — the streets and parks are completely free.
Top landmarks to walk between
Old Town (Altstadt)
Medieval lanes on both banks of the Limmat — Niederdorf and Lindenhügel
Grossmünster
Twin-towered Romanesque cathedral — climb for panoramic lake views
Zürichsee (Lake Zurich)
Walk the lakefront promenade south for views to the Alps
Lindenhügel (Lindenhügel hill)
Tree-shaded hilltop walk with the best views over the old town
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's most important art collection
Bahnhofstrasse
One of the world's most exclusive shopping streets — free to walk
Start at the central station, walk the Bahnhofstrasse to the lake, then loop back through the Altstadt and up to the Grossmünster.
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