Zurich / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots in Zurich worth stopping for
A lake, a river and lanes of old stone: Zurich is compact and easy to shoot on foot. These 10 spots run from the waterfront to the old town.
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- LindenhofApproximate area
- AugustinergasseApproximate area
- GrossmünsterSourced place
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Lake Zurich
The lake southeast of the center suits swims and boat trips in summer. A boat crossing gives the city view from the water.
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Lindenhof
A historic square on the hill in the old town. The terrace looks over the old-town roofs and the river.
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A central old-town square with history back to the 1200s. The church fronts around it give the enclosed square shot.
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Minster Bridge
An early-1800s arch bridge between the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches. Shoot along the bridge with both church towers in frame.
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Umbrella Alley
Colorful umbrellas stretch across this small street. Look straight up from mid-street for the canopy shot.
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Augustinergasse
A medieval lane linking the Augustiner church with Bahnhofstrasse. The painted bay windows give the detail shots.
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Limmat shore
The 36-kilometer river runs through the city past the old town. The east bank gives the waterfront facades with the water in front.
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Grossmünster
The old-town church with twin towers. Climb one tower for the roof-level view over the river and the lake.
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Thermal Bath & Spa Zurich
A spa with pools and steam rooms in a converted brewery. The rooftop pool looks over the city.
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China garden
A Chinese temple garden in the Seefeld district south of the center. The pond at its center gives the pavilion reflections.
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