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Explore Zurich: over 100 excursion destinations by public transport

Why wander far afield when there are so many magnificent, fascinating and surprising things to see right on your doorstep? The excursion tips from the Zurich Transport Network provide numerous ideas for excursions in the Zurich region.

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A Postbus on the road in the summer, rural ZVV region

Tips for excursions near you

There are countless excursion destinations in the Zurich Transport Network that are easy to reach by Postbus. Be inspired by our 12 summer tips and discover lakes and rivers, forests and vineyards, peaks and halls.

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Türlersee

Lake Türler recreational area

Almost like on holiday: the lido, restaurant and camping on Lake Türler offer perfect conditions for a relaxing summer’s day.

Relax at Lake Türler
A Tössegg ship chugging past steep vineyard slopes on the Rhine towards Tössegg.

Tössegg am Rhein

The Tössegg is known for its idyllic nature, its cosy garden restaurant and the opportunity to take a boat trip.

More about Tössegg
View of the Gasthof Gyrenbad in Turbenthal.

Gasthof Gyrenbad, Turbenthal

The historic Gasthof Gyrenbad offers culinary delights and is the perfect starting point for a hike.

Go to the Gyrenbad
A young lynx lies on a rock in Wildnispark Zurich Langenberg and looks into the camera.

Langenberg Wildlife Park

At Wildnispark Langenberg, you can spot native wild animals such as bears, lynxes and wolves in nature-orientated settings.

Pack your binoculars!
View of the Sihlcity shopping center and the Arena Cinemas Sihlcity building.

Sihlcity in Zurich

Sihlcity combines cinema, shopping and culinary delights in an urban atmosphere – an ideal destination for all types of weather and tastes.

Here’s to fun!
At the PostBus stop, there is a tree trunk with a middle spotted woodpecker carved from wood.

Woodpecker-themed trail in Bülach

In Hardwald Bülach, you’ll learn lots of fascinating facts about the endangered middle spotted woodpecker and its habitat in oak forests.

More about middle spotted woodpecker
A man and a woman listening to the audio experience on the Albis detour in a Postbus. They wear headphones and look out the window.

Albis audio experience

Enjoy a unique audio experience in a Postbus from Thalwil to Kappel a.A. with a variety of insights into the relationship between people and nature.

Eyes and ears on
Huge blue trampolines invite you to dive in the Skills Park in Winterthur.

Winterthur Skills Park

The Skills Park in Winterthur boasts trampolines, a skate hall, a park tour and much more – ideal for sporting adventures.

To the Skills Park
A waterfall in the forest splashes over rocks into a small pool. It is located in the Kemptner Tobel.

Hittnau–Rosinli–Kempten hike

This easy hike takes you from Hittnau through the mystical Kemptner Tobel to the Rosinli viewpoint and onto Kempten.

Lace up your hiking boots!

Sternenberg hiking region

In Sternenberg, the highest municipality in the Canton of Zurich, you can enjoy panoramic hiking trails, plenty of nature and even more sunshine.

Experience Sternenberg
The wooden building of the Pfäffikersee Nature Center in Pfäffikon (ZH) can be seen from the outside.

Lake Pfäffikon Nature Center

The Nature Center on Lake Pfäffikon provides information about the diverse flora and fauna around the shore and the protected habitat.

Find out more
View from above of vineyards in Zurich’s wine country on the hike from Andelfingen to Dachsen.

Andelfingen–Dachsen hike

The hike through Zurich’s wine country takes you through vineyards, plenty of nature and to the Hochwacht Wildensbuch observation tower.

Go to the hiking route

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More excursion tips are available. Click through our suggestions and start planning your days out.

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ZVV holiday passport
Advance sale from 18 June

A ZVV holiday passport gives children and young people free travel on public transport for five weeks plus free offers and promotions.

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New Ringo trip to the Rhine Falls
Family day trip by public transport

Ringo the Penguin loves water! He travels with his friends from Winterthur to the Rhine Falls, and causes quite a surprise by going for a daring swim!

Fly out now

ZVV customer service
Always ready to help

ZVV customer service will be happy to help you plan your next trip. Get in touch with the Contact Center for information and tips.

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