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Zurich Region

Looking for something to do in the Zurich region? Discover scenic transport experiences, from relaxing lake cruises to unique train journeys and guided bus tours near you.  

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Zurich and the surrounding region run on a rhythm of effortless mobility: locals weave through daily life on S‑Bahn trains, trams, and buses that connect neighbourhoods, workplaces, and lakeside escapes with clockwork reliability, while tourists step into the same network to reach museums, the Old Town, Uetliberg, or the shores of Lake Zurich without ever thinking about a car. Frequent regional trains link the city to Winterthur, Rapperswil, Baden, and the airport, and boats, funiculars, and PostBuses extend the reach into forested hills and quiet villages. It’s a metropolitan hub where public transport feels natural, intuitive, and built for both everyday living and easy exploration.

Regional Passes and Travel Cards

Zurich

Z-Pass

Connects ZVV region with neighbouring regions (Aargau, Schwyz, etc.)

Ticket price bases on the number of zones of travel

Zurich

Zurich Card

24 or 72 hour travel card to explore the city

2nd class travel on trams, buses, trains, boast, funiculars, and cable cars) in the city of Zurich and surrounding region plus various discounts

Zurich

ZVV Zuricher Verkerhsverbund

Extensive zone-based tickets and passes (daily, monthly, annual) in Canton Zurich

Current Deals in the Zurich Region

Discover Train, Boat and Bus Experiences Throughout the Region

Links to external websites are included for your convenience. Switzering is not affiliated with these organisations.

Zurich

July & August

ZVV Holiday Pass for 6 to 16 Year Olds

Unlimited travel on public transport throughout the Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) for CHF 30, from 4 July to 9 Aug, or 11 July to 16 Aug

Zurich

Until 25 Oct

Steam Trains From Bauma to Hinwil

Trains run various Sundays from May until October


Wallensee

Sundays

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Wallensee

2.5h brunch cruise with hot and cold dishes and delicious breakfast and brunch classics - 1 Sunday per month

Wallensee

21 August

Crispy Fish Ship Cruise on Wallensee

Golden fried perch crispies from Switzerland - a unique cruise on the Wallensee

Zurich

May to October

Cotton Express Between Bauma and Bäretswil

Every Sunday from May to October along the industrail trail between Bauma and Bäretswil

Zurich

Various

80s Party Cruise on Lake Zurich

Dance the night away to 80s hits on Lake Zurich

Zurich

Until 31 Aug

Aare Linth Summer Hit from CHF 20

While supplies last - round trip on the IR Aare Linth (IR 35) between Zurich and Chur or vice versa

Zurich

Until 25 Dec

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Lake Zurich

Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet while cruising on Lake Zurich


Major Annual Events
in the Zurich Region

Links to external websites are included for your convenience. Switzering is not affiliated with these organisations.

Zurich Marathon

April

Zurich Pride Festival

June

Street Parade

August
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