Zürich Off The Beaten Path

 aussirose Says:  If you want to get out of town but not too far I would recommend a day out on the ferry to Rapperswil. The ferry ride is nice, the restaurant on the ferry is... 

 yumyum Says:  The Elefantenbach is a small river going down from Zurich-Witikon to Burgwies in a ravine. The highlight is the concrete elefant standing in the middle of the... 

 yumyum Says:  I consider the Botanical Garden off beaten track as it is not the usual tourist site. But if you are in Zürich longer then it could be a possibility to visit... 

 heitzenrater Says:  The Rhine Falls -- Largest Falls in EuropeFormed during the ice age, 17’000 - 14’000 years ago. While there you can visit the The medieval castle Schloss... 

 jo104 Says:  The beautiful little ‘City of Roses’ has a medieval character dating back to 1229, with romantic lanes and restaurants on the lakesideWe stopped in Rapperswill... 

 Nemorino Says:  In addition to the Limmat, Zürich has a second river called the Sihl, which comes in from the south and joins the Limmat just below the National Museum.This... 

 SoCal_Chick Says:  This is a beautiful, picture perfect stop about 60 miles from Zurich. This village makes its own cheese, wines, beer and spirits! Be sure to sample them all.... 

 kobold Says:  In Zurich there are two fleamarkets almost each Saturday. The one I prefer is called ''Kanzlei Flohmarkt''. At the Kanzlei you can buy a lot of unnecessary... 

 picek Says:  One of the expansion sites of Zurich happens intensively in Affoltern part, which is North of ZH centre, about 15 minutes ride by S bahn from Hauptbanhof. New... 

 picek Says:  It is one of the famous cemeteries in Zurich and its setting had been perfectly chosen - among the large trees of forest edge by foot of the hill, in quiet... 

 picek Says:  There's hardly any 'tourist attraction' (or at least I didn't notice one) in this square far from the city centre, but we liked its comparatively small yet... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  Fahr Abbey (Kloster Fahr) is a Benedictine nunnery, whose history dates back to the middle ages. It can be reached on a pleasant 2 h walk from Zurich's main... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  The famous Rhine Falls are loacted less than one hour by train from Zurich. With towns like Schaffhausen, Dachsen and Laufen there are some more places in the... 

 german_eagle Says:  Anyone who is interested in literature is supposed to know Gottfried Keller, one of Switzerland's greatest writers. I have read and enjoyed several of his... 

 german_eagle Says:  One of Zürich's most beautiful parks is the so called Belvoirpark. It is located below the Museum Rietberg close to the lake. To get there take tram #7, stop... 

 german_eagle Says:  An outstanding example of modern architecture is the so called Heidi-Weber-House, built by Swiss architect Le Corbusier. It is his last work, the house was... 

 german_eagle Says:  Zürich's downtown is so rich of old buildings that you hardly see contemporary architecture. One of the few exceptions is the train station Stadelhofen, located... 

 german_eagle Says:  This very beautiful garden was not mentioned in any guide book I read. I walked along Florhofgasse toward the old town, still fascinated by the Law School's... 

 german_eagle Says:  Unfortunately the Thomas Mann museum has very limited opening hours. It was closed when I was there but I plan to visit the museum next time I'm in Zürich. It's... 

 german_eagle Says:  I'll admit I am a fan of libraries. New or old, doesn't matter. Anywhere I go - if there's a public library in town I must check it out. I read about Zürich... 

 Nemorino Says:  Photos:1. Heidi Weber House by Le Corbusier2. Sign on the Heidi Weber HouseWhen I first saw this house my first thought was: "I'm glad I don't have to pay their... 

 Nemorino Says:  Photos:1. A glimpse through the window2. Sign in front of the workshop (with bicycle)If you come to Zürich in the summer months (July-October) you might be able... 

 jorgec25 Says:  The first stop in Schaffhausen should be at the Fortress of the Munot. From there we can have a great view down the Old Town. After, stroll along the Park...