District 12 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 12
Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Our pick of the best District 12 Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"I only had enough time to shower, relax, and sleep for a flight. My room was right next to the curved offramp and I didn't hear a thing"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Great location close to Zurich Bahnhof and all the old town. Good price being Zurich an expensive city. Great value for money. Close to Trams. Great condition of rooms. Recommend to everyone."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"Nice hotel room, terrible check-in UI. Like a budget version of the (excellent) CitizenM process."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"Movenpick Airports was the perfect place to overnight before catching our flight the next day. The food was delicious at the restaurant in the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
"The room is big, very clean, and smells good. Walkable to old town and Zurich HB."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport
"Surcharging for airport transfer is absolutely ridiculous. That’s the reason I booked just to be charged 15 dollars. That’s crazy. Do better. Not worth the stay at all."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 12
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like ETH Zurich, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 6
Known for its charming coffee shops and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in District 6. You can visit top attractions like Flussbad Oberer Letten and Rigiblick Funicular, and jump on the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Irchel University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Unterstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Unterstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Flussbad Oberer Letten, and catch the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Glattbrugg
Visitors to Glattbrugg love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Opfikon S-Bahn.
