If you are visiting Zurich as part of your Switzerland trip, lucky you! Whether you're interested in history, culture, food, or nature, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained in this vibrant city.

Since many travelers spend a day in Zurich at the start or end of their trip, we created this itinerary to help you hit the highlights in a short amount of time.

We've lived in Zurich city since 2005 and have hosted many friends and family over the years. We’ve used our experiences and their feedback to carefully craft this list with only activities that got rave reviews.

I've also included helpful tips like best gifts to bring home, suggested hotels, and how to storage luggage at the train station. We hope you have a great visit!