District 2 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 2
Popular places to visit
FIFA World Football Museum
For fans of the world’s number one sport, this spot is a highlight. Follow a timeline since the first sports event in 1930.
Museum Rietberg
Visit an elegant art museum where you will see a vast collection of international art spanning numerous centuries, cultures and countries.
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.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
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.
Activities
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Our pick of the best District 2 Hotel Deals
Glärnischhof by Trinity
Thank you.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Motel One Zürich
Great
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Locke Am Platz Zurich
This hotel is in a fabulous location. The rooms are spotless and a little quirky. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly yet professional. We will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Zurich
Beautiful hotel with a Swiss alps window which was cool! (Literally)
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Our room is clean and comfortable. I appreciate the thoughtful design which allow for good storage. The location is perfect as it is so close to public transport access. It is also close to a shopping area and restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District 2
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Pavillon Le Corbusier and Chinese Garden are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
