Zurich - Nature Lover's Paradise in 2 Days

  • Day 1: Uetliberg
    30 minutes (7 miles) from Zurich

    Start your day with a hike to Uetliberg, the highest vantage point in Zurich. Enjoy the stunning views from the top and have breakfast at the restaurant. Nature lovers can hike or bike down to Felsenegg and take the cable car back to Adliswil.

  • Day 2: Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein
    50 minutes (31 miles) from Zurich to Rhine Falls and 20 minutes (14 miles) from Rhine Falls to Stein am Rhein

    Visit the beautiful Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. Take a boat tour to the rock in the middle of the waterfall and hear the falls roar. Later, travel to Stein am Rhein, a picturesque medieval town with half-timbered houses and beautiful facades. Enjoy lunch in the old town and take a stroll along the Rhine River.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Uetliberg Hike (2-3 hours, free)
  • Uetliberg Breakfast (1 hour, CHF 25-30)
  • Felsenegg Cable Car (15 minutes, CHF 6.20)
  • Rhine Falls Boat Tour (30 minutes, CHF 10)
  • Stein am Rhein Medieval Town visit (2-3 hours, free)
  • Lunch in Stein am Rhein (1-2 hours, CHF 20-25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: CHF 61-71

Transportation

To visit the places, travelers can use public transportation like trains, buses, or trams in Zurich. For the places outside of Zurich, they can hire a car, take a taxi or use trains. For the Uetliberg hike, wear comfortable shoes and bring water and snacks.

Useful Tips

For nature lovers, Zurich has many parks like Lindenhof, Chinese Garden, and Botanical Garden. If they have more time, they can visit Zurich Zoo, Lake Zurich, or the Swiss National Park. For art and culture enthusiasts, they can visit the Kunsthaus Zurich museum. Visitors with less time can skip Stein am Rhein or do a shorter Uetliberg hike.

Airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the largest airport in Switzerland, located 8 miles north of Zurich. It is well-connected with city trains (CHF 6.80) and buses (CHF 10-20) and has many shops, restaurants, and lounges for travelers.

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