Uetliberg is a popular place to enjoy great panoramic view of Zurich. On a clear day, you can see Mount Pilatus and Lucern in the distance. You can use Google Maps to guide you through the trail. There's a dirt trail that will get you up faster, but don't take that one! I hiked it after a few days of rain so it was muddy and challenging. There's another trail that's a bit longer, with switchbacks throughout. I took that one on the way down and it's so much safer than the dirt path. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Zurich. read more

Uetliberg - Local Flavor Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Amazing views of the city of Zürich, Zügersee (Lake Zürich), and the Alps. Take train (S10) which runs every 30 minutes (05 & 35) then walk up the small mountain to be rewarded with stunning views. There is a restaurant, a lookout area and a separate tower at the top. The lookout area is free. The tower offers 2 levels (30 m and 72 m) of views for free. The highest level of view (900m) will cost 1 or 2 franc. From this small mountain, you can hike various paths ranging from 0.6 km to several km. I wish I had the time and the right shoes to hike one of the paths. I'm sure the experience would be well worth the effort. read more

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An absolute must when you visit Zurich! You can hike up or you can take a simple tram ride, but you will get the best views of the city! You can goto the top of the tower for only CHF 2 and there you can really get a stunning panorama of the city and its surroundings. read more

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Definitely recommend you do this while you are in Zurich. Amazing views and an easy hike that you can extend for as long as you want. Almost every 30 minutes, there is an option to end your hike by walking down the mountain and taking public transit from there back to the city center. I took S10 train which runs every 30 minutes from Zurich Main Station, purchasing an Albis Pass (CHF 17.60 valid for 24 hours). The 20 min train ride to Uetliberg is smooth and scenic. There's an observation area and hotel a short hike up the mountain. Great place to take pictures. Most people seem to take the train up to here and then back. To start the hike, look for signs for Felsenegg. First you go down a bunch of stairs. The rest of the hike is relatively flat, wide, tree-lined path with gorgeous views of snow-capped mountains, lush fields of grass, and Swiss chalets. It really does feel like you are in Heidi or The Sound of Music. The trail is very well marked and there are just enough people on it to feel safe but not crowded. Normally, you'd hike all the way to Felsenegg and then take a gondola down to Adliswil, from which you can take the S4 train back to Zurich Main Station. However, the gondola was closed for annual maintenance from Feb 25 - April 5th 2019. (Check http://felsenegg.com/en/contact to see when maintenance is for future years.) So when I got to Balderen Beizli (a small food stand, cash only), I turned and started walking down the mountain towards Leimbach. I could have taken a quick train back to Zurich Main, but instead I decided to buy some snacks at a Coop supermarket and hop on a bus to the Wollishofen ferry terminal. From there, I rode the ferry up to Schiffstation Bürkliplatz (in Zurich city center). Everybody else got off the ferry at this point, but I enjoyed it so much that I decided to stay on the boat as it went back down to Thalwil and up again to Schiffstation Bürkliplatz. It was absolutely perfect -- gorgeous view, 60 degrees, the sun setting and the wind in my face. A fantastic, perfect Zurich day. Longer note on Zurich Transporation: All the transit required for this hike is also covered by the ZurichCard (CHF 27.00 for 24 hours) which additionally includes discounts to museums, stores, restaurants, and city tours. You could also purchase a 9 o'clock pass which covers the same area as the ZurichCard is one CHF cheaper (CHF 26.00) and lasts for 24 hours on weekends and until 5am the next morning on weekdays. Does that mean a 9 o'clock pass purchased at 9am lasts until 5am on Saturday or 9am on Saturday? Similarly does a 9 o'clock pass purchased at 9am on Sunday last until 5am on Monday or 9am on Monday? I have no idea -- the Zurich website is not very clear. But the 9 o'clock pass pretty obviously worse than ZurichCard, since you only need to save 1 CHF from the additional discounts, or have a small probability of wanting to use the whole 24 hours on a weekday, for ZurichCard to be better. The only reason I can think of to buy a 9 o'clock pass instead is if your work will only cover transportation expenses, and not bundled tourist cards. Something else you could do is to purchase a four zone day pass (17.60) or a 1-2 zone day pass for 8.80 CHF and then 1-2 zones 24 zone upgrade for an additional 8.80 CHF. This should give you access to all the zones that are adjacent to 110 (same as ZurichCard & 9 o'clock pass) and all the zones that are adjacent to those zones, for only 17.60 CHF, the same price as the Albis pass. But I'm not confident that I'm understanding zones correctly. For example, I know that Zurich Main station is in Zone 110, which counts for two zones. Uetliberg is in a different zone, Zone 155, which is adjacent to Zone 110, so you definitely need to pay for at least three zones. However, the train goes from Zone 154 before arriving in Zone 155. So does that mean you have to pay for four zones? If you hike to Felsenegg and then take the gondola down to Adliswill, is that now five zones because you've moved from Zone 155 to Zone 150? Or is it still three zones because all the zones you passed through (154, 155, and 150) are all adjacent to Zone 110? Adding to the complication, I wasn't able to buy a day pass for three zones at the station. The machines don't give you the option to buy a four-zone ticket. The options are either 110, or enter a specific destination. Hence, giving up and buying the Albis Pass, which was the cheapest guarantee that my travel was correctly paid for. But next time I would try the 1-2 zone day pass for 8.80 CHF and then 1-2 zones 24 zone upgrade for an additional 8.80 CHF instead. Actually, they did check my ticket on the ferry, between Schiffstation Bürkliplatz and Wollishofen, so I can confirm that tickets are definitely checked in Zurich. read more

I've only been to Uetliberg in summer, so imagine my surprise when out-of-town guests wanted me to take them in the dead of winter. Well... ask, and ye shall receive. The world on top of Zürich was a freezing, snowy, winter white. Gorgeous scenery on the way up, but no visibility on top. But still not bad for a quick peruse, and it was cute watching all the kiddies with their sledges ready to go down the hill. Just be sure to wear proper footwear, as the snow and ice can be quite slippery, even with the paved section of the road. read more

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Definitely worth a trip if you are visiting the Zurich area. This mountain top venue offers incredible views of the city and country side. It only takes 10-15 minutes to walk from the train station to the top and is an easy hike on a paved walk way. At the top of the mountain there is look out tower that costs around $2CHF --- but even if you don't pay for the tower, you have an incredible view. There is also a cafe where you can grab a bite to eat and a beer. Transportation up to the mountain can be picked up down at Central Station and runs every 20-30 minutes. If you have the Zurich Card, this train ride is included. Check it out! read more

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This is the holy grail in all of Zurich! I LOVED my time in this mountain. It was so beautiful and climbing all the way to the top was not tiring at all. There are small places that you can venture off of the path to get magnificent views of the city. Careful walking since some areas are slippery than others! This is a perfect place to visit for all age groups, yes even children and elderly people. Keep in mind that if you want to get to the top of the tower it's only 2 CHF. The line does get backed up at the pay station since there are no clear directions in English. Some people in line left since they didn't know what to do, but luckily for me someone came along and helped me out. read more

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Uetliberg is the perfect place to go if you're looking to get away from the city. Plus, it's only a 20-minute train ride from Zurich. There are various hikes you can do, but we opted for the solar system path, which is more of a walk. It was a bit lackluster because we were expecting to see planets at each check point, but it was just the sun at the beginning, and the planets were just rocks. We didn't complete the walk but we did stumble upon the tower/view point. It's this structure, where you have to climb the stairs, and you'll get a fantastic view of Zurich. The entry fee says that it's 1 CHF but if you put a 1 CHF coin, it won't let you in. And if you put a 2 CHF coin, it won't give you change, but it'll let you in. Either way, it's definitely worth the entry fee. read more

Uetliberg - Local Flavor Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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What a nice little hike on a sunny fall afternoon, From Albisriederdörfli, we reached the summit soon. A 1.5 hour hike on nice trails through the trees, and at the top there was food and glühwine to please! We even climbed the tower to go 900m high, from there, all the mountains you can spy. Good for a hike, run, sled, or mountain bike. I`ll come back after snow, that I would like! The train can take you down every quarter hour or so, or stay in the 4 star hotel if you`d rather not go... The view is amazing, and it`s so accessible from Zürich, our little hike to Uetliberg was just too darn perfect! read more

Uetliberg - This was so nice after a 2 hour chilly hike to find. Too bad they closed at 4:30, so for us, there was no glühwine! - Local Flavor Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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Very accessible from Zürich HB by the S10. After a short walk up, you will reach the summit and have a lovely view of the city. Parts of the ascent are a bit steep, but most of the walkway is wide and there are benches. The tower at the top is worth the 2 Fr charge to go even higher. In summer the restaurant has an outdoor section with brats, pretzels, beer, etc. If you want more of a hike, start at Triemli station! (It takes about one hour to hike from Triemli) read more

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This was actually our first stop in Zurich! We took a train to Uetliberg Mountain (about a 30 min trip from the main HB station in Zurich). From the train stop at Uetliberg, it's another 15 min walk to get to the top. Fall colors were in full swing when we went, and the weather was decent! It was a little overcast, but hey, at least it wasn't raining. From up top, you get gorgeous views of both the city and the surrounding hills. There is another lookout point on top of a tower that's an additional 3 CHF per person to access. And unfortunately, there's no elevator. We thought it was worth, though! Good exercise (you climb quite a few flights of stairs...), and the views at the top are even more breathtaking. I would recommend budgeting to spend around 2-2.5 hours here. There are also a couple of cafes/restaurants if you want to eat up there as well. read more

Wonderful place to enjoy a sandwich and a cold beer (only CHF 5/- for a bottle of Züri-Hell) along with the legendary Swiss scenery on a beautiful Saturday afternoon! read more

Uetliberg - Local Flavor Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Amazing view of Zurich. There is even a tower on top of the mountain that you can climb to get an even better view. You can see the entire city, the lake, and the alps from there. If you're visiting Zurich you have to check it out. read more

Some parts of the hike are pretty steep, make sure to bring your sticks! However, there's also a possibility to take the cable lift up to the top. There's a beautiful view from the summit! I had a little wood fire going there with some friends on New Year's Eve! You could see the fireworks all around. There's also a big area for kids to play with swings and slides. read more