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Zurich Region

The region of Zurich and its surroundings lies in the heart of Switzerland and borders on Germany to the north, the canton of Aargau to the west, Zug and Schwyz to the south and Thurgau to the east. Located at the northern end of Lake Zurich, Switzerland's largest city is especially popular with water sports enthusiasts. But also the gentle hills of the Swiss low mountain range invite you to take leisurely cycling and hiking tours. Mountain bikers and ambitious hikers, on the other hand, are attracted by the 1292 m high Schnebelhorn.
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Activities in the Zurich Region


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Bike Park · Zurich Region
Züritrails Jumppark
Zurich Region
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Right next to the Bikepark Allmend, you can put your jumping skills to the test in the Züritrails ...

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Bike Park · Zurich Region
Bikepark Allmend Zurich
Zurich Region
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The bike park on the site between Kanalstrasse and Allmendstrasse adjoins Sihlcity to the south and ...

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Bike Park · Zurich Region
Höckler trail
Zurich Region
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The Höcklertrail on the Uetliberg consists of a feeder trail and the Höcklertrail. The Höcklertrail ...

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Bike Park · Zurich Region
Bike trail Adlisberg Zurich
Zurich Region
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The Adlisberg Trail, also known as the "Elif Trail", is suitable for beginners, but also offers ...

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Viewpoint · Zurich Region
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Zurich Region

Discover the scenic road by Lake Thun

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Museum · Zurich Region
Rietberg Museum
Zurich Region
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Das Museum Rietberg ist ein Museum für Kunst aus Asien, Afrika, Amerika und Ozeanien in Zürich-Enge. ...

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Lake · Zurich Region
Zürichsee
Zurich Region

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Museum · Zurich Region
Kulturama
Zurich Region

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Museum · Zurich Region
Focus Terra
Zurich Region

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Kunsthalle Zürich
Zurich Region

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Authentic Experiences and Guided Tours

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    Expeditions · Zurich Region
    From Lucerne/Zürich/Geneva: Jungfraujoch Guided Day Tour
  • from €318.77
    Expeditions · Zurich Region
    Swiss Ski Experience at Jungfraujoch with Transport from Zurich
  • from €190.18
    Expeditions · Zurich Region
    Mount Titlis, Eternal Snow and Glacier: Transport from Zurich
  • from €248.74
    Organized hiking · Zurich Region
    Full-Day Guided Tour of Bern from Zürich with Biscuit & Cheese Tasting
  • from €264.96
    Organized hiking · Zurich Region
    From Zurich: Day Trip to Mount Titlis with Skiing at Trübsee Snow Park
  • from €259.55
    Train Journey · Zurich Region
    Berner Oberland Pass: Unlimited Travel across the entire Bernese Oberland
  • from €125.45
    Organized hiking · Zurich Region
    From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride
  • from €67.05
    Organized hiking · Zurich Region
    From Zürich: Lucerne Day Trip with Optional Yacht Cruise
  • from €210.71
    Guided Tour · Zurich Region
    Mount Titlis Snow Experience with Transport from Zurich
  • from €301.73
    Train Journey · Zurich Region
    Swiss Travel Flexi Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat
  • from €47.58
    Ferries & Boat tours · Zurich Region
    Zurich City Tour with 1-Hour Lake Cruise
  • from €129.78
    Train Journey · Zurich Region
    Swiss Half Fare Card: 50% Discount on Train, Bus & Boat Tickets for 1 Month
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Destinations in the Zurich Region


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Map / Bassersdorf
Bassersdorf
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Map / Dietlikon
Dietlikon
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Map / Dübendorf
Dübendorf
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Map / Kloten
Kloten
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Map / Opfikon
Opfikon
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Map / Rümlang
Rümlang
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Volketswil
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Wallisellen
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Wangen-Brüttisellen
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Map / Zürich / Unterer Letten
September 17, 2025 – May 22, 2026 · Zurich Region
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September 17, 2025 – May 22, 2026 · Zurich Region
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April 04, 2025 – April 03, 2026 · Zurich Region
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Webcams

  • Webcams · Zurich Region
    Opfikon: Dorfkern
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    Zurich: Hotel Alexander
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    Zurich: Sechseläutenplatz
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    Zurich › South-East
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    Zurich
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    Kloten: Zurich Airport
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    Unterstrass: West
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    Bassersdorf › South
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    Bassersdorf
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    Kloten: Dock E Midfield
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    Kloten: Airport station - Webcam Operation Center
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    Kloten: Zurich Airport
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KtZH Adliswil Sunnau | Entlisberg | Üetliberg | Leiterli | Adliswil by Fabio
August 11, 2025 · Community
Wirklich eine tolle Runde! Es fehlt an nichts! Auch meine Begleitung, welche das 3 mal auf dem MTB war, hatte unglaublich spass, auch wenn Sie ab und zu mal das Bike stossen musste (vorallem beim Leiterlitrail) Kann ich jedem Biker mal empfehlen. Was wir noch an warmen Tagen empfehlen würden, ist die Badehose mitzunehmen um am schluss sich in der Sihl abzufrischen! Hammer
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Grenzüberschreitende Radtour an der Glatt entlang am 14. Juni 2025 by Bernhard
June 15, 2025 · Community
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Kurze Radtour am Zürichsee entlang am 15. Mai 2025 by Bernhard
May 17, 2025 · Community
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