🇨🇭 Zurich
Switzerland
Flight Itinerary
JFK → ZRH
Mon May 18, 2026
1 night in Zurich (~5h to explore)
ZRH → PSA
Tue May 19, 2026
Getting In
Airport → City
12 min
Train
Best Area
Niederdorf (Old Town)
Transit
Excellent — every 10 min
CHF 7 per trip
Direct train from Zurich Airport to Hauptbahnhof (main station) takes just 12 minutes and runs every 5-10 minutes (~CHF 7). Incredibly efficient.
City Guide — 5h
🥐 Breakfast: Swiss Bircher müesli (invented here!) at Sprüngli, or a buttery gipfeli (croissant) at a café along Bahnhofstrasse.
☀️ Morning: Walk the Altstadt (Old Town) — Grossmünster church, Lindenhof viewpoint, and Bahnhofstrasse for window shopping.
🍽️ Lunch: Traditional Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (sliced veal) at Zeughauskeller, a historic beer hall.
🌤️ Afternoon: Boat cruise on Lake Zurich (1-2 hours) with views of the Alps on clear days. Visit Sprüngli for legendary Swiss chocolate.
🌙 Evening: Drinks in Züri West (trendy converted industrial district). Dinner at Kronenhalle for classic Swiss-French cuisine.
🍷 Dinner: Kronenhalle for classic Swiss-French cuisine in an art-filled dining room, or cheese fondue at Swiss Chuchi.
🌃 Night: Cocktails in Züri West's converted industrial spaces, or a sunset walk along the Limmat river promenade.
Map
Getting Around
Walk and tram. The city is compact and public transit is world-class.
Where to Stay
Top Experiences
Old Town walk
Medieval lanes, guild houses, and the twin towers of Grossmünster along the Limmat River.
Lake Zurich boat ride
Relax on a scenic boat cruise across Switzerland's stunning turquoise lake backed by Alps.
Swiss chocolate tasting
Visit Lindt Home of Chocolate — the world's largest chocolate museum with the tallest chocolate fountain.