3-Day Zurich Itinerary: Discover the Best of Zurich, Switzerland

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Created: Monday 1 September 2025 - Departure: Thursday 11 September 2025

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Unforgettable Family and Romantic Weekend in Zurich

Embark on a memorable adventure with your loved ones! This trip is perfectly designed for 2 adults and 4 children, combining the best of romance and family fun. Enjoy 2 nights at the Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG, ideally located to let you explore the vibrant city of Zurich, Switzerland. Whether you're seeking active holidays or a relaxed family getaway, this package lets you experience a taste of Switzerland and the magic of a round-the-world journey, all in a single weekend. Enjoy high-quality accommodation, family-friendly amenities, and the opportunity to make better holiday memories together.

For a deeper understanding and appreciation of Zurich and Switzerland, I highly recommend picking up a copy of the "Lonely Planet Switzerland" guidebook, which is packed with great tips for families and couples alike. For children, "This is Switzerland" by Miroslav Sasek offers a fun and engaging introduction to Swiss culture. If you'd like to add more romance to your trip, "Walking in Switzerland: 30 Walks, Treks and Short Hikes" by Kev Reynolds is perfect for planning scenic adventures together. And for an insider’s guide, consider "Zurich: The Monocle Travel Guide Series" for unique spots and experiences. Happy reading and have a fantastic trip!

About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich is home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial engine of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang about in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a stylish handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character blares from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a massive techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are buzzing with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just soaking up its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside takes on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, top-notch museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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Zürich - to 3.0 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTWallisellenstrasse 48, Zürich 8050 1 King Standard Larger Floorspace 1 King Standard Larger Floorspace

With a stay at Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG in Zürich (Zürich Center), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Hallenstadion and 8 minutes from Bahnhofstrasse. This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Letzigrund Stadium and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Zoo Zurich.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a television in a common area, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Stay in one of 164 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Grab a bite to eat at Bits and Bites, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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2 Adults + 4 Children

11 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

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