6 days in Zurich Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Get outdoors at Lake Zurich and Rigi. Get some cultural insight at Old Town and Grossmunster. Venture out of the city with trips to Aare Gorge (in Meiringen), Parasailing & Paragliding (in Interlaken) and Lucerne (Altstadt Luzern, Chapel Bridge, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Fraumünster Church, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Zurich, see the interesting displays at Zurcher Spielzeugmuseum, and look for gifts at CIRCLE - The Sustainable Shop.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Zurich attractions planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport and Bern Belp Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.