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.
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.
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
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Our pick of the best Zurich North Hotel Deals
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
I did not try their breakfast due to early departure, but the menu looked good.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
ibis Zurich Messe-Airport
Room good for 1 person but needs a little more space for clothes / luggage for 2 people
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
Clean , had AC Yay!😁
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Convenient location for tram and train. Comfortable room. Good people at the front desk.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
We were disappointed with the fact the hotel did not have wash cloths. The tub only had coverage for a portion of the tub so water would get in the floor which cause a risk for us to potentially fall and hurt ourselves.
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Mama Shelter Zurich
Great experience!
Reviewed on 27 Aug 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.
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like ETH Zurich, 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 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.
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.
