District 3 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 3
Popular places to visit
Uetliberg Lookout Tower
Learn about the local history of Zürich when you take a trip to Uetliberg Lookout Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Sihlcity
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sihlcity during your stay in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich 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.
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
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best District 3 Hotel Deals
Hotel Stoller
Lovely staff, wonderful, clean and convenient hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Home Hotel
Room was wonderfully designed and furnished for a short stay. Close to public transit. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Room was great, spotless and really spacious. Staff were nice, the only small detail was the restaurant as it took too long to bring the food but that was it
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Courteous staff. Very well located. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 3
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.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
