Zurich North Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zurich North
Popular places to visit
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.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Activities
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Our pick of the best Zurich North Hotel Deals
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
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Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
Great room, great staff, very comfortable location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Mama Shelter Zurich
Great staff. Nice fitness center and other amenities. Great location as well.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
Place is closer to the train station, and Indian restaurant plus Coop
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Clean room . Excellent very helpful front desk staff Left my luggage here as I was en route to India Close to tram to airport Close to train station and lot of dining options in walkable station Would stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
ibis Zurich Messe-Airport
Very good staff i love the room when next an coming to zurich an go too stay there thanks
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zurich North
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.
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.
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 Rigiblick Funicular and Museum of Anthropology, and jump on the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Irchel University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rigiblick Funicular, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Markthalle im Viadukt.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Bernard Jordan Gallery and Helvetia Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
