Polybahn Funicular

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The train at the bottom Polybahn station. Opened in 1889, The Polybahn, is a funicular railway in the city of Zürich. The line links the Central square with the terrace by the main building of ETH Zürich. In 1970 the polybahn closed, and in 1996 was completely rebuilt. There are 2 stops, with automatic 2 cars on a single track with a passing loop. The track is 176m long and rises 41m, with an average gradient of 23%. It takes approx. 100 seconds to travel the distance and runs every 2 to 5 minutes.
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Glärnischhof by Trinity

Glärnischhof by Trinity

4 out of 5
Zürich Center
Price was HK$13,126, price is now HK$10,747 per person
HK$10,747
per person
14 Apr - 16 Apr
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Hong Kong (HKG) to Zürich (ZRH)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Room was worn, and had a strong spice/curry smell to it

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Dolder Grand

The Dolder Grand

5 out of 5
Zürich Center
Price was HK$14,770, price is now HK$12,116 per person
HK$12,116
per person
14 Apr - 16 Apr
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Hong Kong (HKG) to Zürich (ZRH)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)
We stayed one night after we landed in Zurich before heading to another town and we LOVED the Dolder! Staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and spacious, and the spa was relaxing.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Villa Honegg

Hotel Villa Honegg

5 out of 5
Price was HK$15,453, price is now HK$13,147 per person
HK$13,147
per person
14 Apr - 16 Apr
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Hong Kong (HKG) to Zürich (ZRH)
10/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Spectacular location. Food delicious. Staff super friendly. Service great

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Tours & day trips

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,093 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Zurich Old Town Guided Walking Tour With Private Upgrade

Zurich Old Town Guided Walking Tour With Private Upgrade

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$462 and current price is HK$439 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

9.4 out of 10 with 1514 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$172 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,093 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry

Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry

Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 194 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$647 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Main building of ETH Zurich #architecture

ETH Zurich

4.5/5(36 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.

ETH Zurich
17 Sep 2013 Getting lost through the narrow streets of the Altstadt is more than a good option, since you'll find little treasures such as the Predigerkirche and the Zentralbibliothek.

Predigerkirche

You can find out about the history of Zürich with a trip to Predigerkirche. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Zurich Zoological Museum which includes interior views

Zurich Zoological Museum

Experience the fascinating sights and sounds of the animal kingdom via a display of more than 1,500 pieces of taxidermy animals and skeletons.

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Swiss National Museum showing interior views

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Swiss National Museum
Lindenhof which includes a city and heritage architecture

Lindenhof

4/5(33 reviews)

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.

Lindenhof
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, a city and modern architecture

Bahnhofstrasse

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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.

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Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
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Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
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Hotel Limmathof

Hotel Limmathof

2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142 Zürich
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ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60 Zürich ZH
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Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1 Zürich ZH
Central Plaza Hotel
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10 Zürich ZH
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St Gotthard Hotel

St Gotthard Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Bahnhofstrasse 87 Zürich ZH
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Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 34 Zürich ZH
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hotel marta

hotel marta

2 out of 5
Zaehringerstrasse 36 Zürich ZH
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