Independent in Zürich

Zurich is a family-friendly neighbourhood that's popular for its restaurants and cafés. The neighbourhood's friendly people and rich culture are just a couple of its charming qualities. You can experience the local theatre and live music, or enjoy the natural beauty of the lake. Hotels in Zurich provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Duebendorf area.

Sightseeing around Zurich

The museums and theatres add a sense of refinement, while the historic sites and other landmarks offer local lore. Stroll the halls at Plakatraum, Museum of Design, or Swiss National Museum. You can attend a show at Schiffbau, Maag Halle, and Tonhalle Zurich. St. Josef Church, Helvetia Square, and Urania Observatory are some of the notable landmarks. Polybahn Funicular, Rigiblick Funicular, and Zurich Aviary are family favourites.

Popular activities in the area include shopping and dancing. Local parks like Lakeside Promenade, Belvoir Park, and Mythenquai Beach are peaceful spots. Botanical Garden, Chinese Garden, and MFO-Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to Freitag Flagship Store, Bahnhofstrasse, or Shopping Center Glatt, you might find that perfect souvenir. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Charles Tower, Letzigrund Stadium, or Hardturm.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Fraumuenster, Kunsthaus Zurich, and Zoo Zurich. You can also visit Bernard Jordan Gallery, Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and Kunsthalle Zurich.

Getting around Zurich

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Museum of Design Station, Limmatplatz Tram Stop, or Sihlquai-HB Tram Stop. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Zurich Central Station is the closet train station, but Zurich Enge Station and Zurich Altstetten Station are also nearby.

The closest major airport is Zurich (ZRH), located 8.2 km (5.1 miles) from Zurich. The next closest airport is Singen (ZQA-Singen Train Station), located 48 km (29.8 miles) away.