District 3 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 3
Popular places to visit
Sihlcity
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sihlcity during your stay in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
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 family-friendly 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.
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.
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
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
Our pick of the best District 3 Hotel Deals
Hotel Stoller
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025
FIVE Zurich - Luxury City Resort
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
The Home Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025
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.
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 Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
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.