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The 103 best outdoor activities in Zurich

Name: The 103 best outdoor activities in Zurich
Brand: Swiss Activities
Rating: 4.52 (151 reviews)

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In Zurich there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

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Mini lake cruise Lake Zurich from Zurich

4.0(20)

FromCHF 14

Tour

"Night Watchman" Historical City Tour Zurich

5.0(14)

Duration: 1 hour

FromCHF 15

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Uetlibergbahn ticket from Zurich HB

FromCHF 18.40

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Zürich Old Town with Limmat, Guild House and two towers

Tour

City tour "Best of Zurich"

Duration: 2 hours

Duration: 2:30 hours

From Zurich: Tour by coach to the Rhine Falls half day

Duration: 3:30 hours

FromCHF 51

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High demand

Mini lake cruise Lake Zurich from Zurich

Take the boat for a short ride around Lake Zurich. The trip starts and ends at Bürkliplatz in Zurich and goes via Zurich Wollishofen and Zollikon. Optionally, you can also get on at other landing stages.

4.0 (20)

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Discount: Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card

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4.0 (20)

booked 839 times

FromCHF 14

Tour

"Night Watchman" Historical City Tour Zurich

Duration: 1 hour

Let us take you on a journey back in time to medieval Zurich. The city tour with the night watchman brings you back to the old times via spooky stories and funny anecdotes.

5.0 (14)

Duration: 1 hour

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Free cancellation

German

5.0 (14)

booked 109 times

FromCHF 15

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Uetlibergbahn ticket from Zurich HB

You travel from Zurich with the Uetlibergbahn to the Uetliberg, which is at 870 m above sea level. The journey takes about 20 minutes from Zurich's main station. The Uetliberg is a popular local recreation area with a lookout tower and hotel.

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booked 53 times

FromCHF 18.40

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City tour "Best of Zurich"

Duration: 2 hours

Embark on a great city tour including a stroll through the old town of Zurich. Explore many of the city's special sights and neighborhoods and enjoy a spectacular view of picturesque Lake Zurich.

4.8 (4)

Duration: 2 hours

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Free cancellation

English

4.8 (4)

booked 109 times

FromCHF 34

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Great lake cruise Lake Zurich from Zurich

Spend a day on Lake Zurich and go on a big boat trip between Zurich and Rapperswil. With the ticket you can make the round trip either without interruption or with any exits on the way.

5.0 (4)

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5.0 (4)

booked 76 times

FromCHF 35.60

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Day ticket Lake Zurich by boat

Sail across Lake Zurich and independently discover one or the other landing stage and its surroundings. The day ticket is valid for boats as well as train, bus, streetcar and cable car in all zones of the ZVV.

5.0 (3)

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5.0 (3)

booked 59 times

FromCHF 35.60

Games

"The Great Holter Polter" Polterabend Escape Game in Zurich

Duration: 2:30 hours

Experience a hilarious bachelorette party with lots of fun. Dive into the world of fantasy, solve puzzles and thus save the bride from destruction.

4.7 (6)

Duration: 2:30 hours

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Free cancellation

German, English

4.7 (6)

booked 35 times

FromCHF 39

Tour

From Zurich: Tour by coach to the Rhine Falls half day

Duration: 3:30 hours

You visit the impressive Rhine Falls by coach in the morning. The largest waterfall in Europe offers an unforgettable spectacle. You can optionally book a boat trip to the waterfall with the driver.

Duration: 3:30 hours

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Free cancellation

English

FromCHF 51

Other activity categories

Hände von Personen in bunten Pullovern, die sich zur Mitte zusammenlegen.

Team event

60 Activities

Wanderer auf Steg vor spiegelndem Wasser und Bergen

Bad weather

57 Activities

Kinderwagen: Vater zeigt seinem Kind die Natur im Wald, umgeben von buntem Herbstlaub.

Stroller

41 Activities

Familienausflug auf der Schynigen Platte beim Wandern im Alpengarten mit Blumen im Vordergrund.

Families

38 Activities

Rollstuhl: Gruppe von Freunden beim Picknick in der Natur mit Mountainbikes und Getränken.

Wheelchair

38 Activities

Hund: freundlicher Beagle mit lächelndem Gesicht im Grünen, ideal für Tierliebhaber und Hundefreunde.

With Dog

36 Activities

Schokoladenhochzeitsschuhe mit glitzernden Details in Lüneburg

Stag party

33 Activities

Zwei Personen sitzen an einem Fenster und tragen Sneakers.

Date Night / Valentine's Day

15 Activities

Herzluftballons für Valentinstag, rote Farbe, Dekoration

Valentine's Day

6 Activities

Zurich

The city of Zurich is the economic and educational center of Switzerland. Located directly on Lake Zurich, the city offers everything you would expect from a cosmopolitan city, from a wide range of museums to a vibrant nightlife and numerous events to endless shopping opportunities. Despite its size, Zurich exudes charm in its extensive old town

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