Hard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Activities
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Our pick of the best Hard Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Excellent hotel. Good for families.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
citizenM Zürich
Didn’t have breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
WAS OK WE WERE NOT THERE VERY LONG
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Nice rooms, with common facilities like water refill & ironing board etc on each floor. Very conveniently located near the train station and plenty of bars / restaurants walkable. The hotel bar is open 24x7 and has great service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Great option for a stay at the airport. They also have rooms for the day in case you have a long layover. We used that when our flight was delayed 5+ hours. Overall very nice for an airport hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
ibis budget Zurich Airport
Small room, but great location
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hard
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Markthalle im Viadukt.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Haus Konstruktiv or Old Botanical Garden, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
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.
