Free self-guided walk · Zurich

Old town, from the station to the Grossmünster

A free self-guided walk from Zurich's main station through Lindenhof and past St Peter's and the Fraumünster, then across the river to the Grossmünster and Niederdorf.

Distance
2.1 km
Walking time
27 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

This walk crosses Zurich's old town on both banks of the Limmat river.

It passes three historic churches and a hilltop park with views.

  • Terrain: Mostly flat, with a short climb to Lindenhof.
  • Best time: Any time; the old town is lovely in the evening.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Zurich main station

    Start at Hauptbahnhof.

  2. Lindenhof

    Climb to the hill park over the river.

  3. St Peter's Church

    Look up at the giant clock face.

  4. Fraumünster

    The church with Chagall's windows.

  5. Grossmünster

    Cross the river to the twin-towered church.

  6. Niederdorfstrasse

    Finish in the lanes of Niederdorf.

Tips

  • The Fraumünster's Chagall windows are best seen in daylight.
  • The Grossmünster's tower can be climbed.
  • Lake promenades start a few minutes south of the Fraumünster.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.