Uetliberg
Uetliberg is a mountain range that has a towering presence because it quite literally towers over rooftops in Zurich. If you take the train up the mountain when you visit, you’ll get to witness panoramic views of the city, the lake, and the Alps! Many nature lovers find a trip to Uetliberg well worth it, no matter the season.
If you visit in the winter, you get to experience the summit, which is converted into sledding runs, while the summer offers well-marked hiking trails and mountain biking opportunities. However, the best time to visit this mountain is in November, when you can see the fog covering the city during this time of year. It's a sight you won't soon forget.
Grossmünster
If you love legends, you’ll love learning that Gossmunster became the iconic Zurich landmark it is today, thanks to Charlemagne. He believed he had discovered the graves of the city's patron saints, Regula and Felix, which prompted him to build the monastery on the spot.
Its twin towers are worth the trip. You can climb the Kalstrum when visiting this monastery to enjoy the awe-inspiring views of the city. Not to mention, the glass-stained windows by Sigmar Polke and the Romanesque crypt are all worth exploring when you visit.
Lake Zurich
Did you even visit Zurich if you had never explored Lake Zurich? After Lake Neuchatel, Lake Geneva, Lake Lucerne, and Lake Constance, Lake Geneva is one of Switzerland's big five.
In the old days, the lake was primarily used for traffic and transportation, but nowadays, most people visit to swim, boat, sail, or picnic along the shoreline, and so can you. It's also worth noting that the lake is home to four tiny islands you can explore, like Lutzelau and Ufnau, which have St Peter and Paul parish churches.