Walensee hike, view of the lake, surrounding mountains, green meadows.

The 74 best outdoor activities in Zurich

4.7(79 Reviews)

In Zurich there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

Jungfraujoch with snow-capped peaks and a frozen lake

Tour

From Zurich: Day tour Jungfraujoch by bus and cogwheel train

4.5(6)

Duration: 12 hours

FromCHF 279

Grindelwald Mountain Cart with Children on the Track.

Tour

From Zurich: Adventure to Grindelwald First

Duration: 12 hours

FromCHF 169

Grindelwald landscape with train, green valley, blooming meadows

Tour

From Zurich: Day trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken

4.8(6)

Duration: 12 hours

FromCHF 104

E Tuk Tuk Zurich with friends grilling marshmallows

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Fondue tuk round trip in Zurich

4.8(8)

Duration: 1:30 hours

FromCHF 345

Zürich: das Restaurant Bourbon von aussen mit charakteristischen Fenstern, ideal für Gourmets.

Games

"Inside-The Color of Gold" Escape Game Zurich

5.0(1)

Duration: 2 hours

FromCHF 42

Zürich Old Town with Limmat, Guild House and two towers

Tour

City tour "Best of Zurich"

5.0(2)

Duration: 2:15 hours

FromCHF 34

Rhine Falls with pink steamboat, Laufen Castle in the background, blue sky.

Tour

From Zurich: Half day bus tour to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

4.4(9)

Duration: 5:15 hours

FromCHF 78

Lakeside fountain with splashing water and boats on Lake Zurich

Tour

From Zurich: City tour Zurich and surroundings with ferry and cable car

4.3(4)

Duration: 4:15 hours

FromCHF 64

Tour

From Zurich: Day tour Jungfraujoch by bus and cogwheel train

Duration: 12 hours

On this day trip to the Jungfraujoch you will experience the glaciers and the peaks of the Bernese Alps up close. Discover the highest train station in Europe on the "Top of Europe"

4.5(6)

Duration: 12 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

Chinese, English, Spanish

4.5(6)

booked 137 times

FromCHF 279

Tour

From Zurich: Adventure to Grindelwald First

Duration: 12 hours

An experience full of adventure. Venture to the summit circuit First Cliff Walk by Tissot, which leads across a 40-meter suspension bridge to an observation platform.

Duration: 12 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

English, Spanish, Chinese

booked 20 times

FromCHF 169

Tour

From Zurich: Day trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken

Duration: 12 hours

Discover one of the most popular alpine regions of Switzerland on this bus tour from Zurich to the Bernese Oberland. Explore the villages of Interlaken and Grindelwald.

4.8(6)

Duration: 12 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

English, Spanish, Chinese

4.8(6)

booked 31 times

FromCHF 104

Tour

Fondue tuk round trip in Zurich

Duration: 1:30 hours

An elegant E-TukTuk drives you during 90 minutes past the sights of Zurich. You will enjoy a delicious fondue and good wine.

4.8(8)

Duration: 1:30 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

English, German

4.8(8)

booked 8 times

FromCHF 345

Games

"Inside-The Color of Gold" Escape Game Zurich

Duration: 2 hours

Solve an exciting mystery with your team in the middle of Zurich. The interactive thriller lets you get closer to the solution with every solved task.

5.0(1)

Duration: 2 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English

5.0(1)

booked 80 times

FromCHF 42

Tour

City tour "Best of Zurich"

Duration: 2:15 hours

Embark on a great city tour including a stroll through the old town of Zurich. Explore many of the city's special sights and neighborhoods and enjoy a spectacular view of picturesque Lake Zurich.

5.0(2)

Duration: 2:15 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

English

5.0(2)

booked 72 times

FromCHF 34

Tour

From Zurich: Half day bus tour to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Duration: 5:15 hours

Visit the impressive Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, in an afternoon by coach. Also stroll through the medieval town of Stein am Rhein.

4.4(9)

Duration: 5:15 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English

4.4(9)

booked 27 times

FromCHF 78

Tour

From Zurich: City tour Zurich and surroundings with ferry and cable car

Duration: 4:15 hours

On this guided tour you will be shown the important sights. You will take the ferry across Lake Zurich and the cable car to Felsenegg

4.3(4)

Duration: 4:15 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

English, Spanish

4.3(4)

booked 31 times

FromCHF 64

Other activity categories

Hände von Personen in bunten Pullovern, die sich zur Mitte zusammenlegen.

Zurich

The city of Zurich is the economic and educational center of Switzerland. Located directly on Lake Zurich, the city offers everything you would expect from a cosmopolitan city, from a wide range of museums to a vibrant nightlife and numerous events to endless shopping opportunities. Despite its size, Zurich exudes charm in its extensive old town