Free things to do · Zurich
Free things to do in Zurich
No-spend weekends in Zurich — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
Curated by locals
Top spots in Zurich
Uetliberg
OutdoorsUetliberg
20-minute train to Zurich's mountain — easy summit walk and a panorama of the Alps.
Lake Zurich Promenade
OutdoorsSeefeld
9km of waterfront with lake baths, paddle-boats and Alps on a clear day.
Lindenhof
OutdoorsAltstadt
Tree-shaded hilltop terrace over the Limmat — chess boards and skyline.
Kunsthaus Zürich
CultureHeimplatz
New David Chipperfield wing — biggest Giacometti and Munch collections outside Norway.
Old Town (Niederdorf)
CultureAltstadt
Cobblestone medieval lanes — Grossmünster, Fraumünster Chagall windows, café-lined squares.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Lake Zurich Promenade, Old Town (Niederdorf), Uetliberg. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Zurich and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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