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Popular places to visit
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
Zürich Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Lindenhof
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.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten
District 4
If you're spending time in District 4, check out sights like Kanzlei Flea Market or Helvetia Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Gewerbeschule
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Gewerbeschule. Spend some time visiting top spots like St. Josef Church, and catch the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Kanzlei Flea Market and Helvetia Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
Enge
Travelers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Unterstrass
Travelers choose Unterstrass for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Flussbad Oberer Letten.