District 12
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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
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around District 12
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 6
Known for its charming coffeehouses and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in District 6. You can visit top attractions like Rigiblick Funicular and Flussbad Oberer Letten, and jump on the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Irchel University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Glattbrugg
Glattbrugg is known for its ample dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Opfikon S-Bahn.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
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.