Switzerland

Day trips from Zurich

Places you can visit in a day from Zurich and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Rhine Falls
34 km from Zurich
Impressive waterfall near Schaffhausen, reachable by train for a scenic day out
2

Rapperswil-Jona (Rose Town)
29 km from Zurich
Historic town on Lake Zurich known for its rose gardens and medieval castle
3

Lucerne Old Town
39 km from Zurich
Well‑preserved medieval streets beside the lake, great for strolling and photos
4

Einsiedeln Abbey
32 km from Zurich
Baroque pilgrimage church on a hill, notable for its architecture and treasury
5

Stein am Rhein
40 km from Zurich
Picturesque town with colorful frescoed houses along the Rhine
6

Sihlsee
31 km from Zurich
Large lake in the Sihl valley, good for walking and quiet nature breaks
7

Glarus – Klöntalersee
51 km from Zurich
Mountain lake with clear water near Glarus, nice for a short hike
8

Bürglen (Bürglen Castle)
17 km from Zurich
Small village with a 13th‑century castle overlooking the valley
9

Pfäffikersee
18 km from Zurich
Calm lake north of Zurich, popular for walking and birdwatching