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Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

3 days in Zurich

Lakeside sophistication and a gateway to the Alps. Here's how to spend 3 days in Zurich: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Zurich trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Zurich itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Zurich metropolitan area~$5
The European Metropolitan Region of Zurich (EMRZ), also Greater Zurich Area, the metropolitan area surrounding Zurich, is one of Europe’s economically strongest areas and Switzerla
12:30
ACentauri Solar Racing~$5
aCentauri Solar Racing is a student-led team based in Zurich that designs and builds their own solar race cars to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia. It
16:00
History of Zurich~$5
Zurich has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. The vicus of Turicum was established in AD 90, at the site of an existing Gaulish (Helvetic) settlement.
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Eurovapor~$5
Eurovapor is a European association of railway fans dedicated to the preservation of steam locomotives and historic railway vehicles, based in Switzerland.
16:00
Psychology Club Zürich~$5
The Psychology Club Zürich is an association founded in Küsnacht, Switzerland, in 1916 by Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist Carl Jung, his wife and former patients and students,
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Day 3

09:00
Canton of Zurich~$5
The canton of Zurich is an administrative unit (canton) of Switzerland, situated in the northeastern part of the country. With a population of 1,553,423, it is the most populous ca
12:30
Zurich Stadelhofen railway station~$5
Zürich Stadelhofen railway station is an important local railway station in the city of Zurich. It is located on the Zurich-Rapperswil, Zürich-Winterthur, Zürich-Uster lines of the
16:00
Swiss Social Archives~$5
The Swiss Social Archives in Zurich is a historical archive, an academic library, a collection of documentation and a research facility specialising in social issues and social mo

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What 3 days in Zurich costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Zurich: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Zurich?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Zurich without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Zurich?+

Start with Zurich metropolitan area, ACentauri Solar Racing and History of Zurich. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Zurich cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Zurich?+

The best months to visit Zurich are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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