What to do in Wald

Activities, attractions and tours

Wald Attractions

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Places of interest in Wald

Wald is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Wald, and make it a breeze to explore Wald and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Wald to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Wald attractions

Wald has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Wald to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Wald.

Looking for things to do in Wald can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Wald or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Wald attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Top places to visit

1. Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich is a superbly maintained wildlife attraction with areas that mimic several of the world’s landscapes and ecosystems. This zoological park shelters over 360 animal species, some native and others endangered. At Zoo Zurich spot bears, butterflies, elephants, giant tortoises, lions and pandas. Discover a cloud forest, desert, prairie and tropical rainforest, among other habitats.
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Zoo Zurich

2. Bahnhofstrasse

Designer clothes, jewelry, watches, perfume and shoes: Shopaholics will be in their element on Bahnhofstrasse. Zurich’s major thoroughfare runs 1,530 yards (1.4 kilometers) through the center of the city. The stretch from Zurich Hauptbahnhof, the main train terminal to the north, down to Lake Zurich is pedestrianized, except for trams. Allow yourself two or three hours to walk the length of Bahnhofstrasse.
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Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, a city and modern architecture

3. Swiss National Museum

See a slice of Switzerland’s age-old history at the Swiss National Museum (Landsmuseum Zürich). Learn about prehistoric lifestyles, national arts and crafts, present-day history and up-to-date social issues. The Swiss National Museum has a collection of more than 840,000 original artifacts as well as interactive and audiovisual displays. The exhibits are spread throughout the halls of a fairy-tale chateau built in 1898 by the revered architect Gustav Gull.
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Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

4. Lindenhof

The Lindenhof quarter is one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in Zürich. Walk up Lindenhof Hill with a picnic, relax under a tree, admire the sweeping views of the city and enjoy the rich history the area has to offer.
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This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.

5. Zurich Town Hall

The Renaissance-style building of Zurich Town Hall looks solid enough to withstand the fate of its earlier incarnations. The structure has been standing quite securely since its incarnation in the late 17th century. The earlier two buildings, one a courthouse from the 13th century, were made of wood, which probably explains their demise.
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Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.

What to do in Wald

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Zoo Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, a city and modern architecture

Bahnhofstrasse

4.5/5(146 reviews)

This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Swiss National Museum
Zürich Opera House

Zürich Opera House

4/5(22 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof

Lindenhof

4/5(33 reviews)

This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.

Lindenhof
Zurich Town Hall

Zurich Town Hall

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.

Zurich Town Hall
Kunsthalle Zurich

Kunsthaus Zurich

4/5(32 reviews)

Spot works from the 15th century onward and pieces by Matisse, Picasso and Rembrandt, among other greats at one of Switzerland’s most significant art museums.

Kunsthaus Zurich
Paradeplatz showing cycling and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Paradeplatz

4/5(36 reviews)

Sit back with a coffee and a chocolate from a world famous confectioner and watch the passing parade pass in Zurich’s prestigious financial center.

Paradeplatz
Zurich which includes views and a city as well as a large group of people

Uetliberg

From the lofty heights of this mountain look down on the rooftops and spires of Zurich. On a clear day you might even see the Swiss Alps.

Uetliberg

 

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