Switzerland Itinerary

The Perfect 5-Day Zurich Itinerary

Zurich 🇨🇭 · Built from 3 real traveler plans · 39 spots

BahnhofstrasseAugustinergasseZeughauskellerKunsthaus Zürich

Zurich is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 3 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 39+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Zurich.

5-Day Zurich Itinerary

Day 1

Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Augustinergasse
Augustinergasse
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Zeughauskeller
Zeughauskeller
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Kunsthaus Zürich
Kunsthaus Zürich
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Grossmünster
Grossmünster
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 2

Paradeplatz
Paradeplatz
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
Lindenhof
Lindenhof
attraction · saved by 2 travelers
Enge Harbor (Hafen Enge)
Enge Harbor (Hafen Enge)
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Polyterrasse (ETH Zurich)
Polyterrasse (ETH Zurich)
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Uetliberg Mountain
Uetliberg Mountain
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 3

Zürichsee
Zürichsee
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Freitag Tower
Freitag Tower
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Lake Zurich Promenade
Lake Zurich Promenade
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich
Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Dolder Grand Hotel
Dolder Grand Hotel
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 4

ETH Zurich Main Building
ETH Zurich Main Building
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Irchelpark
Irchelpark
nature · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Arboretum Zürich
Arboretum Zürich
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Lindenhof Hill
Lindenhof Hill
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Museum Rietberg Park
Museum Rietberg Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 5

Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich)
Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich)
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Rietberg Museum
Rietberg Museum
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Zurich Zoo (Zoo Zürich)
Zurich Zoo (Zoo Zürich)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Restaurant Pavillon (Dolder Grand)
Restaurant Pavillon (Dolder Grand)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Swiss National Museum
Swiss National Museum
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Zurich

  • Bahnhofstrasse — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Augustinergasse — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Kunsthaus Zürich — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Grossmünster — ★ 4.5 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Paradeplatz — ★ 4.3 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Lindenhof (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Enge Harbor (Hafen Enge) — ★ 4.9 (saved by 1 travelers)
  • Polyterrasse (ETH Zurich) — ★ 4.8 (saved by 1 travelers)

Where to Eat in Zurich

  • Zeughauskeller — ★ 4.5

Zurich Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Zurich?

Most travelers planning Zurich on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Bahnhofstrasse, Augustinergasse, Zeughauskeller — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Zurich?

Based on 3 real Zurich itineraries, the most-saved spots are Bahnhofstrasse, Augustinergasse, Zeughauskeller, Kunsthaus Zürich, Grossmünster, Paradeplatz.

Is Zurich worth visiting?

Zurich is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 3 traveler itineraries covering 39+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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