Oerlikon Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit Oerlikon
Popular places to visit
MFO-Park
Explore the great outdoors at MFO-Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Lake Zurich
Stroll along the banks, take a refreshing dip or explore beyond the city limits by boat at this expanse of water, an iconic feature of Zurich.
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 vibrant area.
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.
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
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Oerlikon
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
"Worst experience of my life. No one to pick up the call at room service, housekeeping despite calling 20 times. At 1130pm, the receptionist came and told us to keep our 2 year old quiet else they will come back and take action. Such low level of service and basic decency. I had heard that switzerland ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
"Excellent condition and accommodations. Plenty of room. Excellent breakfast service. Convenient location to grocery and shopping."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Mama Shelter Zurich
"Reception staff lovely, friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious, only issue was out the 4 days I stayed my room didn't get cleaned one of them days despite leaving a please make my room up sign on the door apart from that was a wonderful stay"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
"Staff at front desk were very helpful. Breakfast is too expensive went to Coop for breakfast. Continental breakfast should be offered."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"Pieza amplia y limpia, ubicación muy conveniente a pasos del aeropuerto. Restaurante con buena oferta de comida."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
ibis budget Zurich Airport
"Deplorable air conditioning. It does not allow better control. It blows a small stream of air, with very poorly level of cooling. Not what one would expect from a Swiss facility."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Oerlikon
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Bernard Jordan Gallery and Helvetia Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or FIFA World Football Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.
