Our first day in Zürich was a perfect start to a dream holiday. Because it surely turned out to be a day that we still look back with fondness. And that night we looked forward again. To a perfect day in Zürich, Switzerland.
The plans for the day was simple. Spending more time at Lake Zürich and the Burkliplatz promenade. Moreover after our last afternoon boat ride on the lake, we wished to be back on water again. Also experience beautiful nature, the Alps and spend more relaxed hours in the chill and the sun. The evening was for exploring the Old Town. All this on a ‘Zürich and Surroundings City Tour’ with Best of Switzerland Tours. Since the weather was just perfect, it made us happy.
A perfect day in Zürich
The tour started from Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4 which is a parking lot 200 meters behind Zürich HB Station.
Zürich HB Station.
The journey starts
As we pass by ‘Enge Church’
Bürkliplatz, our first stop
Bürkliplatz is not only a boat dock, but also a marketplace. Moreover it is an art area and event site too with great views across Lake Zürich to the Alps. You can again spend an hour here even if you have spent time taking a boat ride and some relaxed moments in Bürkliplatz Park the previous day. Just like we had done on our First Day in Zürich after arriving from Barcelona.
Bürkliplatz
Visiting Felsenegg
To reach Felsenegg from Bürkliplatz you need to first reach Adliswil in the Sihl Vally. And then take the Adliswil-Felsenegg cable car to the top of Felsenegg Hill. The picturesque journey takes 5 minutes.
If you are using public transport instead of opting for the tour
The shortest route is to take the 8 min ride on tram 5 from Bürkliplatz to Sihlcity Nord. Walk for 5 min to Zürich Saalsporthalle and then take the commuter train S4 for a 10 min ride to reach Adriswil cable car station.
Check out beautiful Felsenegg with us
The views as we go up
The station
The Woods
Hiking signs
As we walk
To reach this lovely green spot
Felsenegg Restaurant
Sihi Valley & Lake Zürich
As we move down
Some lovely homes
As we get back
Taking a ferry ride on Lake Zürich
A Ferry ride on Lake Zürich has a completely different feel from a boat ride that we had experienced the previous evening. For this we travel to Meilen from Adliswil.
How do you do that using public transport in case you are not opting for the tour?
From Adliswil, Bahnhof take train S4 to Zürich. Change platform and take S7 to Meilen. Walk to the Ferry terminal.
A coffee before we board
We board and so does our bus
Enjoying the moment
The views
As we reach the other side
Next destination- Zürich Old Town
We pass by ‘Schhweizer National Circus’ on our bus
Bürkliplatz
We alighted from our bus near Bürkliplatz and headed towards Old Town for a Walking Tour of this unmissable part of Zürich. We’ll be back soon to share with you our experience of walking around and marveling at the history of the city and beautiful views which were on offer. Till then stay safe, stay happy.
I’ve heard very nice things about Zurich! It seems so green and bright!
I love this, as a full time traveler this is great information, can’t wait to go to Switzerland.. Keep up with the good content! happy travels
Thank you so much.
The views from that cable car ride are absolutely stunning and I am a HUGE fan of anywhere that includes nice hiking trails. There’s something about getting out surrounded with nature that makes me feel at home regardless of where in the world life may take me. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful photos!
you post totally takes me back to Zurich! It’s funny but it’s actually almost exact copy of one of our days there. I loved it near the lake the most
I love these photos. Switzerland is gorgeous and it seems like you had a great time