Updated for Juni Sommer · 12 tips
kultur · 1h
Skip the elevator and climb the 187 steps for the most iconic view of the city and the Alps. Visit right at 9 AM to beat the tour buses and enjoy the crisp, clear April morning light hitting the Limmat.
essen · 2h
The massive chocolate fountain is the star, but the interactive museum tour is genuinely fascinating for all ages. Book your time slot online in advance to skip the weekend queues and ensure you get your fill of unlimited tastings.
outdoor · 3h
Take the S10 train from the main station to reach the 'Top of Zürich' in under 20 minutes. Walk the Planet Trail toward Felsenegg for an easy hike with breathtaking views of the awakening spring valleys.
kultur · 1h
Instead of a long lake boat, take the smaller Limmat river boat that passes under the city's low stone bridges. It offers a unique perspective of the Old Town architecture that most tourists miss from the street level.
kultur · 2.5h
Home to Switzerland's most significant art collection, it is a sanctuary for rainy April afternoons. Seek out the Giacometti sculptures in the entrance hall; their shadow play against the architecture is truly world-class.
sport · 2h
While officially opening in May, brave locals start dipping their toes in the current during the first warm April sun. Grab a beer at the nearby kiosks and sit on the concrete steps to watch the city wake up from its winter slumber.
kultur · 1h
Hidden in a narrow alley in the Niederdorf, this is the birthplace of the Dada movement. Sip an espresso in the quirky, historic bar and soak in the anarchic artistic energy that feels worlds away from the banking district.
natur · 2h
This is the largest and arguably most beautiful park in the city, offering perfect spots for a picnic with a view of the Alps. It remains blissfully quiet even on sunny spring weekends, as most visitors stick to the lakefront.
essen · 3h
Tucked away in the industrial Hardbrücke area, this garden is built from shipping containers and wood. It’s the ultimate local hangout for an evening drink under the train tracks, especially when the spring air turns mild.
kultur · 0.5h
While everyone photographs the main Bahnhofstrasse, this colorful, quiet alley features original guild houses and vibrant flags. It is the most photogenic street in the city and perfect for an early morning stroll without the crowds.
natur · 2h
In early April, the streets around the Enge district turn into a pink tunnel of blooming cherry blossoms. It is the perfect time to rent a city bike and pedal along the lakeside to capture the fleeting, ephemeral spring beauty.
event · 4h
In mid-April, the city celebrates the end of winter by burning the 'Böögg' (a snowman effigy) in Sechseläutenplatz. Watching the locals parade in traditional costumes is a once-a-year spectacle that defines Zürich culture.