District 2 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 2
Popular places to visit
FIFA World Football Museum
For fans of the world’s number one sport, this spot is a highlight. Follow a timeline since the first sports event in 1930.
Museum Rietberg
Visit an elegant art museum where you will see a vast collection of international art spanning numerous centuries, cultures and countries.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in District 2
Motel One Zürich
Really nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Glärnischhof by Trinity
This hotel is old, run-down, and has numerous issues. It looks nothing like the photos online. Our hearts sank the moment we arrived and saw the filthy entrance: cigarette butts overflowing from a broken outdoor ashtray, trash scattered across the ground, and stained, faded carpeting leading inside. ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Locke Am Platz Zurich
Beautiful comfortable modern rooms and hotel Great staff Right across from the south station Highly recommend
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Youth Hostel Zurich
Good breakfast, clean, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Property was certainly adequate...just nothing exceptional. Very convenient tunnel to the airport !
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
It’s modern and equipped with everything. The comfort was paramount. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was great. I would strongly recommend it. Also close proximity to shopping and dining
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 2
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
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.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
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.
