The old town and the lake
- 10:00AltstadtSight
- 11:30AltstadtSight
- 13:00AltstadtWalk
- 14:30AltstadtWalk
- 16:00Lake ZurichSeefeldWalk
This five-day itinerary covers Zurich's old town and lake, major museums, Uetliberg and Zurich West, plus day trips to Lucerne and the Rhine Falls. The first two days focus on the compact Altstadt and nearby museums for easy walking. Later days shift to hill views, modern districts and full-day excursions that require more travel time.
Five days covers central Zurich plus day trips to Lucerne and the Rhine Falls. Standard Swiss train fares don't change with booking time; limited Supersaver tickets are cheaper if you book well ahead.
Booking ahead isn't required. Buying online is worth it for busy weekends and school holidays.
Take the direct train from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Lucerne station. The journey takes 45 minutes and runs every 30 minutes.
A round-trip train to Neuhausen am Rheinfall costs 25 Swiss francs with a day pass. Add 8 francs for the boat to the rock in the falls.