District 8 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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 enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around District 8
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Zurichhorn Park and Chinese Garden are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hottingen
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
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 take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. Peter Church to Bahnhofstrasse – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.