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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 within 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

Off we head into a varied spring: with our 12 excursion tips, your free time will become a colourful bouquet of varied indoor and outdoor activities. All excursion destinations can be reached conveniently by Postbus.

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Bridge in Seleger Moor Park. ©Park Seleger Moor

Seleger Moor Park in Rifferswil

Seleger Moor Park in Rifferswil is like something straight out of a fairytale with its colourful rhododendrons, azaleas and picturesque water lily ponds.

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A young boy and a woman crawl over climbing modules in Kiddy Park Bülach.

Kiddy Park Bülach | kiddypark.ch

Various slides, climbing modules and trampolines guarantee plenty of fun at the Kiddy Park indoor playground in Bülach.

Enjoy yourself
A gnawed tree on the WWF beaver trail on the Tössegg

WWF beaver trail along the Tössegg | zvv.ch

Follow the tracks of these rodents on the beaver trail along the Tössegg. Why not combine the hike with a boat ride on the Tössegg?

More about the beaver trail
Children playing at the Kerala children’s museum in Winterthur.

Kerala children’s museum in Winterthur | zvv.ch

The Kerala children’s museum in Winterthur is a popular destination for families thanks to its interactive exhibitions and activities.

More about the museum
Wooden walkway in Thurauen Nature Center on the “Via Natura” hiking trail.

“Via Natura” hiking trail | zvv.ch

Via Natura connects Neeracherried with Thurauen. The hiking trail leads through nature reserves and dreamy areas.

Lace up your hiking boots!
Various people standing and climbing at the Griffig climbing center in Uster.

Griffig climbing gym in Uster | zvv.ch

Vertical adventures: you can take on routes with varying levels of difficulty in the Griffig climbing gym.

Ever higher!
View of Lake Pfäffikon and the mountains from the Lake Pfäffikon circular trail.

Circular trail around Lake Pfäffikon | zvv.ch

The Lake Pfäffikon circular trail promises beautiful views in diverse nature and is the perfect place for a leisurely spring walk.

Around the lake
Large trampolines at the Flip Lab trampoline park in Rümlang

Flip Lab trampoline park in Rümlang | zvv.ch

110 trampolines in 13 jump zones provide lots of action, adrenaline and plenty of bouncy fun at the Flip Lab trampoline park in Rümlang.

Jump, hop, fly!
Information board at the Freddy Fratzel children’s discovery trail in Wildberg

Freddy Fratzel discovery trail in Wildberg | kinderwanderwege.ch

Millipede Freddy Fratzel is looking for his favourite sock! Children aged 3+ can help him find it on the discovery trail in Wildberg.

Off to Freddy Fratzel!
PostBus at Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport makes for an enjoyable day trip: the observation terrace and guided tours are a great way to while away a few hours.

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Red apples on the educational fruit trail in Steinmaur

Fructus educational fruit trail in Steinmaur | zvv.ch

Walk along the Steinmaur educational fruit trail and learn loads about local fruits and their cultivation in the Zurich Unterland.

Find out more about fruit
View of the Sihlwald forest and the Alps from the Albis-Hochwacht observation tower.

Albis-Hochwacht observation tower | wildnispark.ch

Change of perspective: from the observation tower near the top of the Albis Pass, the view stretches over Zurich, the Sihlwald forest and the Alps.

Enjoy the view

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

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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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