Oerlikon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
MFO-Park
Explore the great outdoors at MFO-Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
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.
Activities
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Oerlikon Hotel Deals
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
The hotel was nice, very clean and 8n a good location.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
Great hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
Friendly staff and comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Excellent location close to the airport.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the location! A great stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly with questions we had about visiting the city and nearby tourist attractions. The supply of fresh water and snacks in the reception was also great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oerlikon
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 Flussbad Oberer Letten and Rigiblick Funicular, 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 ETH Zurich, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
Glattbrugg
Visitors to Glattbrugg love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Opfikon S-Bahn.
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 Museum of Design.
