Updated August 15, 2020.
It’s Travel Tip Tuesday! Steve and I recently took a trip to Zurich, and while it was one of our most laid-back trips ever, we still learned a lot! Check out our top tips for your next trip to Zurich.
How to Use the Tram
I did not grow up with an option to use public transportation, and while public transit is available where I live now in the D.C. area, it’s often unreliable! So I’m very nervous about using public transportation when I travel.
More here: What to Know Before You Visit Switzerland
But because Switzerland is known for its organization and timeliness, we felt pretty good about taking their public transit when we needed to! To take the tram:
Purchase your ticket at your hotel’s concierge desk or at any tram station.
Validate your ticket at the blue box.
Hop on! The stops are listed on a screen, so you won’t miss your stop.
How to Get to the Uetliberg Hike
Speaking of the tram, you can take it to the Triemli Station to get to the trailhead for Uetliberg Mountain. Take the #14 tram and you’ll be there in about 20 minutes!
Read on: Hiking Uetliberg Mountain
Cut Under the Train Station
One of the best tips I can give you is to cut through the train station under the streets. You’ll save a lot of time rather than crossing several roads and walking around the station! I think you’ll be impressed, actually, because it’s basically like an underground mall with plenty of shops, cafes, and grocery stores to peruse!
Keep reading: You Guide to Train Travel in Switzerland
This Amazing Photo-op is the Lindenhof
The Lindenhof is an old Roman fortification, which is, of course, on a high point with a spectacular view! It’s an ideal spot for photo-ops, a picnic, or just a rest with gorgeous scenery.
More here: What to Pack for Winter in Europe
Many Businesses are Closed on Sundays
One of the biggest attractions in Zurich is the Bahnhofstrasse (literally, “train station street”). It’s a main shopping and dining district, so we were a little surprised that so few businesses were open on a Sunday afternoon! Plan accordingly!
Need more Swiss tips, hacks, and suggestions for things to do? Check out my Switzerland Page!
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