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Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
1 week in Zurich
Lakeside sophistication and a gateway to the Alps. Here's how to spend 1 week in Zurich: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Zurich trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week 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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Day 4
09:00
Zürich Stadelhofen FB railway station~$5
Zürich Stadelhofen FB railway station is a tram stop on the Stadelhoferplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, within fare zone 110 of the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV). It is located in fro
12:30
Zurich Opera House~$5
The Zurich Opera House is an opera house in the Swiss city of Zurich. Located at the Sechseläutenplatz, it has been the home of the Zurich Opera since 1891, and also houses the Ber
16:00
Sechseläutenplatz~$5
Sechseläutenplatz is the largest town square situated in Zurich, Switzerland. Its name derives from the Sechseläuten, which is celebrated on the square in April.
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Day 5
09:00
Bernhard-Theater Zürich~$5
The Bernhard-Theater Zürich or Bernhard Theater is a theatre in German-speaking Switzerland situated at Sechseläutenplatz in Zürich. It is part of the building complex Opernhaus Zü
12:30
Sechseläuten~$5
The Sechseläuten is a traditional spring holiday in the Swiss city of Zurich celebrated in its current form, usually on the 3rd Monday of April, since the early 20th century.
16:00
Sternen Grill~$5
Sternen Grill is a restaurant in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1962, it is located at the city's town square, Bellevueplatz. Sternen Grill is well known in the city for its sausa
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Day 6
09:00
Mai 36 Galerie~$15
Mai 36 Galerie is an international contemporary art gallery, located in Zürich. The gallery was founded in 1987 by Victor Gisler.
12:30
Schauspielhaus Zürich~$5
The Schauspielhaus Zürich is one of the most prominent and important theaters in the history of German-speaking theater.
16:00
Local food tour of Zurich~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Zurich.
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Day 7
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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What 1 week in Zurich costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Zurich?
1 week in Zurich: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Zurich?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Zurich, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 1 week in Zurich cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. 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.