Anyone that knows me knows that I love to walk. So, after a busy day at Rheinfall, I still wanted…read moreto walk and explore Zurich. Left my hotel looking for a place with a good view of the river and old city. Like a magnet, I was pulled to Lindenhof. Lindenhof is a historic hill and public square in the heart of Zurich. It is known for its Roman origins, medieval significance, and panoramic views of the city. Lindenhof sits on a hill in Zurich's Old Town. People have lived here for thousands of years dating back to prehistoric communities during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Old tombstones found here have been traced back to Roman times. During the 9th century, a royal palace was built here. That site later served as a place to unify Swizerland under the Helvetic Constitution. I love how medieval history also documents how women dressed up as soldiers to defend the city. It was so nice to relax and enjoy the tranquil, tree-covered park. The panoramic views of the Limmat River, Lake Zurich, and Old Town were stunning. Listening to the church bells ring in unison was a bit magical. A beautiful park to visit on Switzerland National Day.

This hill is located in the the oldest part of Zurich (near Schipfe). It was once a Celtic…read moresettlement and then it became a Roman fort. The stone wall of the fort is what you see today. There's more history there that is still being uncovered. Some items found around the Lindenhof date back to the 1st century BC. Today, it's a large park with incredible views of Zurich and the Limmat River. We saw groups of people playing boules in the grassy area on a Sunday, as well as people playing chess. There's a fountain in the middle of the square that pays homage to Hedwig's women who wore battle gear to defend the city during the seige of Zurich in 1292. It's worth seeking out as it can be quite peaceful up there even though it's a tourist hot spot. The walk up the somewhat steep pathway and steps to get there from the city center is worth it. I've read that there is an elevator for those with mobility issues, but I didn't see one. There are benches as well as places to sit along the wall. It's shady and breezy up there. A great place to relax and enjoy the view.

Today was such a lovely day that originally I had gathered a bunch of coworkers to go get the Yelp…read moresoup at Simply Soup, but it was just too warm for hot soup today... so we opted to enjoy lunch outdoors by the lake instead. :) After munching on a chicken breast sandwich at Hafen Enge Beiz, we strolled through the Rentenwiese park to enjoy the grass, sunshine, flowers... and most importantly--head over to the ice cream stand. ;) There I spied... a new Magnum Marc De Champagne ice cream bar!! I LOVE ICE CREAM. I LOVE MAGNUM. I LOVE TRYING NEW THINGS. This was everything that I love. The lady at the stand was really nice and spoke English to me, handing me a lovely silver-wrapped Magnum to celebrate "25 years of pleasure" for CHF 3.50. Oo la la! 7% Marc de Champagne sauce + 24% milk chocolate coating + 5% outer silver coating + 0.5% alcohol = 100% deliciousness!! I really liked the crunch when I bit into the bar and tasting the creamy goodness inside. I usually don't like tasting alcohol in my sweets, but the champagne taste is quite light--almost like eating a champagne truffle--but even less so. Just enough to get a hint of champagne and all the yummy goodness of a rich Magnum ice cream. The perfect way to end lunch while enjoying the view of the beautiful snow-capped Swiss Alps across the clear blue Zurich lake. Ah...

This is my favorite place to lay outside. It's never too crowded, but I usually go on weekdays.I…read morelove that there's grass, and you can access lake Zurich from multiple locations because it kinda like a mini peninsula. There are usually some people kicking balls around or maybe playing music, but for the most part it's really relaxing and enjoyable. They even have trees all around the side if you want some shade.

Been to this park twice for Meetup events. It's nestled in a very private area surrounded by…read morebuildings that if you don't pay attention, you might miss it. The park has just about everything to make children of all ages happy. There's a wading pool, a solid wooden jungle gym playground, slides, swings, a covered sandpit, benches under the trees, a sizable lawn for the adults to sunbathe, and even a short green hill on the side. An onsite Züri WC completes the setup. I plan to visit this park with my daughter a few more times before the weather gets cold again...

I was in Zürich for a very short time. Had a 7 hour layover, so we decided to check out the city…read morecenter for a while. Mainly just walking around, exploring the side streets, grabbing a bite to eat. When we came across the Platzspitz Promenade, we decided to check it out for hell of it and it didn't seem so bad, considering there were some parts of the city that seemed a little sketchy. But it was during the month of May so everything was pretty lush and the weather was pretty decent for that time of year. It was mainly just something to check out while seeing what the city was about. When it came to potentially getting souvenirs though, a lot of the stores were expensive, so we opted out of that one.

I think this place used to be called needlepoint park because of all the junkies. But that time is…read morenow gone, and it's nice for a stroll by the river and museum. I like looking at ths swans swimming in the river. I came for a free jazz concert last weekend with some friends, and it attracted a small crowd of people hanging out on the grass in the dark. I'm not particularly fond of jazz, but it was still interesting to check out a live band.

Rechberggarten is a hidden oasis…read more I was walking around University of Zurich (UZH) and accidentally walked through the nicely motif gates and I walked in to a nice garden. Nice and peaceful. The "gardeners" here are friendly and all smile. If you walked up the stairs, you will have a nice view and you can also exit through the upper gate.

A delightful, mellow garden behind the Rechberg, the large mansion named after the family that used…read moreto own it. There's usually music drifting out of one of the neighboring practice rooms, and from the higher levels of the garden you get a good view of Üetliberg. The benches are unusually angular for such a baroque setting; sturdy enough, just odd. The upper gates (usually, but not always, open) exit out to UZH, which can make this a scenic alternative to walking on Kantonschulstrasse.

I stumbled upon Stadtgärtnerei while exploring the neighborhood in late autumn. The greenhouses are…read morereally lovely. I especially like visiting Bosi the Toucan in the Palmenhaus! There are other birds, as well as fish and turtles.

Fantastic food, amazing atmosphere, good service - I did however order the 2 people fish which…read morewasn't presented :( and it was left with bones, otherwise the wine list is wonderful and service is good.

Beautiful park with a playground and cafes/shops at the north end and a large open field lined in…read moretrees. There are a few rope saucer chair swings and hammocks along one edge of the perimeter and standard benches along another. Situated behind the rows of trees and shops stands a recycling plant, whose silhouette in the park skyline captures the city's environmental awareness.