Based on 10 experiences
I came to Zürich for work but stayed on a couple of days to get to know the city. The public transportation is fantastic and downtown is very slick while also having plenty of places to gather and be. It's expensive as would be expected. I felt safe in the areas I visited. People are generally very helpful if asked about life here and how to navigate.
Posted: May 21, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Switzerland as a whole is very safe as I'm sure most will say. Never felt unsafe as I traveled through the country though I was with a group part of the time. We stayed at a hotel NW of the city center which was quite nice except for the inability to eat your own food in the main lobby/downstairs area as it is a space intended for their cafe/restaurant customers. So if you have a snack you are enjoying on the go, eat it while still on the go or in the room. There was no air conditioning in the room but because the weather was still cool, that was not a problem. Be prepared to spend when you come to Zurich/ Switzerland, as food is not cheap. I would recommend using the Too Good To Go app to grab more affordable food options that are to go / snacks / or to eat in a park if you want to have a low spend day. The country as a whole is very polite, friendly, clean, and efficient. Most memorable is the beauty of Switzerland. It's like an unscathed gem in a world tarnished by hatred and war in its history.
Posted: April 22, 2024Experienced: October, 2023As a single woman, traveling alone, I felt incredibly safe, walking around the city at night time, and in the early morning. The city was clean and beautiful. Public transportation was clean, safe, and on time. I took public transportation to the nearest mountain and hiked up all by myself. I’ve never felt more comfortable hiking alone as a female.
Posted: April 11, 2024PIWAYI (28)
Germany
Clean and transport was efficient. It is safe for women solo travelers. It's a bit pricey but if you book early it is affordable. The food was delicious. We stayed in 25 hours hotel, there are Restaurant nearby and tram station in front of the hotel. It isn't busy during public holidays, many businesses don't operate during public holiday.
Posted: May 29, 2023Experienced: November, 2022To do: - Stroll through the Old Town - Have a drink on the roof - View Giacometti's frescos - Get an epic view of the city from Lindenplatz or Polybahnterrasse. - Tour the Chinese Garden, Arboretum and the Old Botanical Garden - Swim in the lake or along the Limmat River Safety: I felt safe and it was easy for me to get around. Recommendations: Zurich is nice, but not spectacular.
Posted: September 16, 2022To do: - Visit the old town - Swim in the lake - Take a day trip to Lucerne - Visit the Chinese Gardens - Visit the Botanical Garden Safety: It's quite safe. Recommendations: Zurich is nice, but it's more of a 'city for living', not a place where you can see a lot.
Posted: September 9, 2022Things to do: - Kunsthaus Zürich - Grossmünster - Swiss National Museum - Bahnhofstrasse - Uetliberg - Fraumünster Church - Lake Zurich - Zurich Zoo - Rietberg Museum Security: Zurich is a perfectly safe city to visit. Recommendations: Zurich is cool but quite expensive.
Posted: September 2, 2022Based on 18 experiences
Based on 18 experiences
Irina
I grew up in towns and cities close to the city center. I've had my fair share of drunk nights, walking home through dark streets or having to wait an hour by the train station. Always feeling safe. Most times if you lose your belongings somewhere, they will get returned to you. People usually keep to themselves
Posted: July 14, 2024I’ve never felt safer in a city than in Zurich. The only street we’re I’m a bit worried sometimes at night is Langstrasse, the party street. But even there me and my friends never actually experienced harassment.
Posted: July 9, 2024based on 10 experiences
Really beautiful city with beautiful nature landscapes of course. The center of Zurich feels like Europe and has a nice mix of history and architecture. But the real magic of the city is on the outskirts. Really recommend taking a car out to some of those beautiful nature spots and enjoying the real Switzerland
Posted: July 24, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Loesje
Netherlands
I advice - for 2/3 day visit, amazing the city is beautifull. - to bring your own food or at least part of it if thats possible since it is expensive. - Go to reihnfalls they are the biggest waterfalls of whole Europe. I took the train from Zurich to from train station near the falls it took 1hr. But the falls were 4 minute walk from the arrival station. Wich was pretty great! - the nightlife was on the other half a little calm so if your'e looking for that Zurich is not the place to be. - trains and busses were very clean and on time!
Posted: June 30, 2024Irina
Hi everyone! Born and living ever since in Zurich. I want to explore a different side of travel, focusing more on hostels, couchsurfing etc. I love to meet up with new travel people - unfortunately can't host as I live with a man ;)
Regula
Looking back happily on my now grown-up children, I occasionally explore “our crazy ball called Earth” on foot, by bike or sometimes by car. I have no expectations of you. I appreciate a dialogue or the narration of episodes in your life just as much as, for example, a silent evening. It would be great if I could accommodate you too; From May to the beginning of October I often stay in a caravan, which is parked on a natural lake in the agglomeration of the city of Zurich,
Regula
Zurich
2 days
Looking back happily on my now grown-up children, I occasionally explore “our crazy ball called Earth” on foot, by bike or sometimes by car. I have no expectations of you. I appreciate a dialogue or the narration of episodes in your life just as much as, for example, a silent evening. It would be great if I could accommodate you too; From May to the beginning of October I often stay in a caravan, which is parked on a natural lake in the agglomeration of the city of Zurich,
Esther
Zurich
3 days
My name is Esther. I spreak Spanish and English. I was born in Mexico, but live in Switzerland forever. I have three children. I love meeting people.
Riri
A 30yr old solo traveller originally from the Philippines, now based in Norway. I try to go travel on a budget across Europe every month..
Emilia
Im a positive person looking for new experiences! I won the pass to the discover EU program. Im travelling with my group of friends looking for a place to sleep. I want to get to know other cultures and make some great memories.