Northern Switzerland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Switzerland
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.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Just enough room for one luggage and one person. The set up is definitely unique. I stayed in the 6th floor and overall, everything was ok, I was expecting a better experience similar to staying at hotels within the same price range. Location is great, you’re feet away from everything, speciality ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
citizenM Zürich
clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Modern, clean, comfortable, stylish, very near tram station. Kristina that helped me with my check in was very nice and polite.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
Was really easy to enter the building and room with the codes. Was my first time using a digital code into a hotel. Had a good size room with a kettle. There is a coop supermarket next door, only a 15 minute walk to train station on even pathways (good for suitcases).
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center
Excellent location and spacious suit!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
INSIDE FIVE City Apartments
Well equipped, no complaints!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit
Zoo Zurich
Why not meet the animals who call Zoo Zurich home during your holiday in Zürich? Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Bahnhofstrasse
You can do some window-shopping at Bahnhofstrasse during your visit to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Swiss National Museum during your travels in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Rhine Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rhine Falls during your travels in Laufen-Uhwiesen. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.
Cities near Northern Switzerland
- Letzigrund Stadium
- Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
- Zoo Zurich
- Bahnhofstrasse
- ETH Zurich
- Rhine Falls
- Basel Zoo
- Basel Art Museum
- Uetliberg
- Paradeplatz
- Aquabasilea
- Beyeler Foundation
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- St. Jakob-Park
- Basler Muenster
- FIFA World Football Museum
- Flumserberg
- Kybunpark
- Congress Center Basel
- Tamina Thermal Baths
- Shopping Center Glatt
- Abbey Library of Saint Gall
