Vacation apartment in Zurich

Zurich is appealing for families if you want to combine city, lake, and nature in one region. The historic city center, the lake, and the surrounding area bring together a range of experiences and make Zurich a suitable base for longer stays in a vacation apartment or vacation home.

Quick facts about Zurich

• The historic city center offers parks, museums, galleries, and old squares for walks.
• Zurich combines the city center, lake, and nature, which gives it plenty of variety.
• For families, the lake, swimming areas, Uetliberg, and the zoo are among the typical highlights.
• A central old-town location is especially practical if you want most things within walking distance.

Why Zurich works as a family base

The two Zurich pages Zurich and Zurich bring together the central city base. If you want to do many things on foot, you benefit from the central old-town location and the historic core of the city.

This is especially suitable if you prefer to plan compact days with children and do not want to break up your stay with lots of trips.

The lake and surrounding area add walks, swimming spots, and excursions to the city center. That keeps the region varied as a base.

Which location suits your stay?

If you mainly want short distances and lots of walking, the central old-town location is the obvious choice. If you would rather stay somewhere quieter, lakeside areas such as Seefeld, Enge, and Wollishofen offer a more relaxed alternative.

For active days, Uetliberg is one of the highlights families can easily plan into a stay in Zurich; together with the lake, swimming spots, and the zoo, it creates a varied mix.

Another reason Zurich works well as a base for longer stays in the region is that it is a strong starting point for a vacation apartment or vacation home. That lets you mix city visits, time by the water, and excursions as needed.

More places in the Zurich region

If you have not yet decided on one place in the region, these location pages can help with your next choice: Affoltern, Andelfingen, Bülach, Dielsdorf, Dietikon, Hinwil, Horgen, Meilen, Pfäffikon, Uster and Winterthur.

Frequently asked questions about Zurich

Is Zurich more of a city break or a family base for excursions?

Both are possible: the city center provides the compact city feel, and the lake and nature make the region a sensible longer family base.

Which location is best for a central stay in Zurich?

An old-town location is the best fit if you want to get around mostly on foot and value short distances.

Which location feels quieter and closer to the lake?

Lakeside areas such as Seefeld, Enge, and Wollishofen are described as quieter and family-friendly.

What can families typically do in Zurich?

The typical mix includes the historic city center, walks, the lake, swimming areas, Uetliberg, and the zoo.

Official guidance and return to Switzerland

You can find an official overview of the Zurich region at MySwitzerland for the Zurich region. For the broader selection in Switzerland, go back via Vacation apartments and vacation homes in Switzerland.