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Zurich day 1
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Zurich Family Discovery Route · Day 1

Zurich, Switzerland · Nature

Day 1 focuses on Nature with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Lindenhof, continue through curated stops, and close near Botanical Garden. Plan includes about 70 minutes transit and 180 minutes on-location in Zurich.

1:00 PM - 8:30 PM3 stops70 min travel

Estimated day cost

CHF 34.1

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

3 planned stops with a nature focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 70 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: CHF 34.1

Stop 1

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

0m transfer
Lindenhof photo 1
Open place
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Lindenhof

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Zurich Family Discovery Route stop in Zurich: explore Lindenhof as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

CHF 1.1

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursLunch break fits here

Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Map

Transfer to Kunsthaus Zürich

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 2

5:00 PM

to 6:00 PM

35m transfer
Kunsthaus Zürich photo 1
Open place
1 / 3

Kunsthaus Zürich

Museum

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Zurich Family Discovery Route stop in Zurich: explore Kunsthaus Zürich as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 60 minsMonday: Closed

Heimpl. 1/5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 13.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Botanical Garden

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 3

8:00 PM

to 8:30 PM

35m transfer
Botanical Garden photo 1
Open place
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Botanical Garden

Attraction

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Zurich Family Discovery Route stop in Zurich: explore Botanical Garden as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMDinner break fits here

Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 7.7GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Zum Königstuhl - Schweizer Restaurant in Zürich Niederdorf

Food

Stüssihofstatt 3, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Zurich.

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Dinner

Haus Hiltl

Food

Sihlstrasse 28, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Zurich.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Zurich. Eat where locals queue.

Zurich local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from CHF 9.9

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Getting to Zurich

Flight · CHF 286Rail (regional) · CHF 33Car · CHF 27.5Airport transfer · CHF 6.6

Where to stay

Central Zurich · from CHF 99/night

A central base near Lindenhof keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Zurich walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round tripCHF 1,144
Hotel · 1 room × 1 nightCHF 99
Local transportCHF 11.44
FoodCHF 36.96
Entry ticketsCHF 88
Guided tours (optional)CHF 44
Total for 2 travelersCHF 1,379.4 – CHF 2,251.04
Per personCHF 689.7 – CHF 1,125.52

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.