Canton of Zurich

The canton of Zürich is a Swiss canton in the northeastern part of the country. With a population of 1,553,423, it is the most populous canton in the country. Zürich is the de facto capital of the canton, but is not specifically mentioned in the constitution. The official language is German. Wikipedia.
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Top destinations in the Canton of Zurich

Zurich
1. Zurich
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Uetliberg Mountain, Kunsthaus Zürich, and more
Winterthur
2. Winterthur
4% as popular as Zurich
Visit Swiss Science Center Technorama, Sammlung Oskar Reinhart, and more
Pfaeffikon
3. Pfaeffikon
1% as popular as Zurich
Known for Pfaffikersee, Alpamare, and more
Kilchberg
4. Kilchberg
1% as popular as Zurich
Check out Lindt Chocolate Shop Kilchberg, Seebad Kilchberg, and more
Seegraeben
5. Seegraeben
1% as popular as Zurich
Visit Jucker Farm, Sauriermuseum Aathal, and more
Kloten
6. Kloten
1% as popular as Zurich
Known for Observation Decks, Motorfluggruppe Zurich Rundflug, and more
Wallisellen
7. Wallisellen
0% as popular as Zurich
Check out Einkaufszentrum Glatt, Anna’s Thai Massage, and more
Uetliberg
8. Uetliberg
0% as popular as Zurich
Visit Planetary Path (Planetenweg), Uetliberg, and more
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Top attractions in the Canton of Zurich

Steakhouse Old Town
1. Steakhouse Old Town
4.0
(935)
Steak house
Grill
Generous meat & seafood dishes served in a rustic destination with a seasonal terrace.
Bahnhofstrasse
2. Bahnhofstrasse
4.7
(503)
Notable street
Sights & Landmarks
Upscale, central pedestrian & tram boulevard lined with many cafes & luxury designer boutiques.
Zoo Zürich
3. Zoo Zürich
4.6
(26226)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.
Uetliberg
4. Uetliberg
4.7
(2060)
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Small mountain with hiking trails to panoramas over Zürich, its lake & the Alps on clear days.
Press & Books, Zürich Hauptbahnhof Haupthalle
5. Press & Books, Zürich Hauptbahnhof Haupthalle
4.3
(137)
Book store
Sights & Landmarks
Kunsthaus Zürich
6. Kunsthaus Zürich
4.7
(6577)
Art museum
Museums
Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.

Other notable attractions

Grossmünster
Protestant church
Sights & Landmarks
Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.
Fraumünster Church
Evangelical church
Sights & Landmarks
Elegant church with a delicate, copper-topped spire, a crypt museum & stained glass by Marc Chagall.
Lindenhof
Historical landmark
Nature & Parks
Hilltop gathering place on the site of a former Roman fort with outdoor chess boards & city views.
Swiss National Museum
Museum
History Museums
Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.
Limmat
River
Nature & Parks
FIFA Museum
Museum
Specialty Museums
Modern museum featuring 1,000+ exhibits on football, with a sports bar, eateries & a library.
Niederdorf
Neighborhoods
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Lively Niederdorf, part of the old town, is known for its medieval streets and squares, cathedrals like the Romanesque Grossmünster, and Limmatquai promenade, with views of Lake Zurich. Musée Visionnaire shows Art Brut paintings, while Cabaret Voltaire is an offbeat arts center for events and installations. Upscale boutiques and fine-dining restaurants dot the area, alongside cocktail bars and a few nightclubs.
St. Peter
Protestant church
Sights & Landmarks
Enduring parish featuring Romanesque & Gothic architecture & a large church clock.
Swiss Science Center Technorama
Science museum
Museums
Airy center featuring indoor & outdoor interactive displays with a variety of scientific themes.
Museum Rietberg
Museum
Cafe
Non-European artworks displayed within a 19th-century villa & landmark modern extension.

Q&A about the Canton of Zurich

Rome after Sorrento, for sure! We took a bus from Sorrento to Rome when we were there. It was a relaxing trip.
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