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Popular places to visit
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Bahnhofstrasse
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Altstetten
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten
District 5
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in District 5. Top attractions like Maag Halle and Technopark Business Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Schiffbau Tram Stop or Escher-Wyss-Platz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
District 3
While you're in District 3, take in top sights like Sihlcity or Uetliberg Lookout Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Friesenberg S-Bahn or Talwiesenstrasse Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zürich District
If you're spending time in Zürich District, check out sights like Swiss National Museum or Swiss Casinos Zurich and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop or Limmatplatz Tram Stop.