District 12 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 12
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
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in District 12
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Every thing about this hotel is wonderful! The staff, the room bedding and the restaurant is really perfect
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Trendy hotel. Love hotel lobby and offerings
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Very clean room, great location, superb breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Great staff, well located, breakfast was excellent! Rooms super clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Cleanliness and proximity to Zurich HB. Breakfast has good choices
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Thank you
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 12
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rigiblick Funicular, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Unterstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Unterstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Flussbad Oberer Letten, and catch the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Glattbrugg
Visitors to Glattbrugg love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Opfikon S-Bahn.
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.
