Three days in Zurich: the medieval Altstadt, Lake Zurich by boat, the Kunsthaus art museum, day trip to Rhine Falls, and the Zurich food and craft beer scene.
The twin-towered Romanesque church is Zurich's defining silhouette. Climb the Karlsturm for the rooftop view (5 CHF). The Altstadt on both sides of the Limmat River has the highest density of medieval buildings of any Swiss city.
Switzerland's largest art museum — Monet, Picasso, Munch, Giacometti. The Giacometti collection alone is worth the 26 CHF entry. The new annex building by David Chipperfield doubled the space.
The benchmark Zurich fondue restaurant since 1967 — moitié-moitié (Gruyère and Vacherin), raclette, and rösti in a wood-paneled dining room. Book ahead.
ZSG ferries operate from the Bürkliplatz pier. The round trip to Rapperswil takes 3 hours and shows you the full lake with the Alps behind. The Swiss Half Fare Card covers 50% — buy it at the airport.
Zurich's local mountain — accessible in 20 minutes by S-Bahn (line S10). The marked ridge walk from the summit to Felsenegg and then gondola back gives you 360° views of the city, lake, and Alps. Go 2–3 hours before sunset.
The most powerful waterfall in Europe — 150 meters wide and 23 meters high. 30 minutes from Zurich by direct train to Schloss Laufen station. The rock boat (8 CHF) puts you within 10 meters of the falls. Soaking guaranteed.
Zurich has a strong craft beer scene — Uster Brewing, Turbinenbräu, and Haldengut Weizen are local staples. Grab a schnitzel at Zeughauskeller in the old Arsenal building — wood-beamed hall serving traditional Swiss food since 1487.
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