Old Town Zurich (Altstadt): Wander through cobbled streets full of cozy bars, traditional Swiss restaurants, and art museums like the Kunsthaus. Iconic churches include Fraumünster, with Chagall and Giacometti stained-glass windows. Luxury shopping mile Bahnhofstrasse has chocolate and jewelry stores alongside high-end boutiques. Lindenhof hill offers views across the Limmat River, with its popular promenade.
There's nothing like floating down the river on a hot summer day in Zurich! In the heart of the city, Flussbad Oberer Letten offers a refreshing escape with its cool, clear waters. Before you dive in, grab drinks and snacks from the nearby restaurant and bar to enjoy while you relax by the river.
Known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains’, Mt. Rigi is an easy day trip from Lucerne. Here, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Swiss Alps, visit a cheese farm, go hiking, and visit the Kanzeli viewpoint. Getting to the mountain is part of the fun, with the journey—that’s entirely free with a Swiss Travel Pass— involving a boat ride and a cog railway jaunt. Otherwise, have a hassle-free experience with a tour, with optional entrance to the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths, a cruise along Lake Lucerne, or an additional visit to Mt. Pilatus.