Family Searcher Posted March 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2016 In August, my sister and I will arrive at Zurich airport at 8:30 AM and will probably be at the Movenpick by about 10:00. We are looking for recommendations for gently exploring the city, as we will be taking the Mt. Pilatus tour the following day before being transported to Basel for our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole Posted March 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2016 We arrive there on April 8th and after dropping off our luggage at the Movenpic, I believe we are going to take the train (which is easy walking distance from the hotel) to downtown and then do a gently walking around the city center. It is an easy city to navigate on foot. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoungDubFan Posted March 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2016 We took the train into the old town & just walked around. The train station is an easy walk from the hotel. Have the front desk staff write down the name of the stop so you can find the right train on the way back. Get off at the Opera house stop & then just wander. If the weather is nice, you could take a lake cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted March 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2016 The one sight that we found most impressive in Zurich was the Fraumunster, with its fabulous Chagall stained-glass windows. It's on the edge of the pedestrianized area, so close to where buses wait to pick up tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklc123 Posted March 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I second the recommendation to pop into the Fraumunster as well as the Grossmunster just across the river. Both have modern stained glass windows but are different. We also enjoyed a boat ride around the lake. You can get on and off if the mood strikes you. Nice Old Town for strolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Searcher Posted March 25, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks so much for the advice. Sounds like an easy city to get around in, especially when jet-lagged. Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted March 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Many sightseeingtours, walking tours, by segway or bus on this website https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/tours-zurich?t%5B%5D=&f%5B%5D=taxonomy_category_359%3A93&s%5B%5D=field_weight%3Adesc&p=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle907 Posted April 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Great info. Will be staying in Zurich for 2 nights before flying to our river cruise in Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoungDubFan Posted April 7, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'm not sure is the lake cruises operate in the winter. You will have to check that out before you travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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