A Walk Through Zurich's Secret Green City

Zurich, Switzerland
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Year after year, Zurich ranks among the most liveable cities in the world. But why? The answer isn't just in the healthcare or school system — it's in the streets, the parks, the fountains and waterways that bring the city to life.

Discover Zurich through the eyes of your guide, landscape architect Marta, who will take you to scenic spots and reveal the stories behind its hidden gems. Blending urban planning and landscape design, your guide will show you how an architect created a whale's ribcage to protect a park, how an apparently wild riverbank is actually planned down to the millimeter, and how citizens vote — referendum by referendum — to decide what kind of city they want.

On this walk you will:
• Learn how glaciers and history shaped today's Zurich
• Walk shaded paths, waterside routes and hidden gardens
• Hear Zurich's honest story: successes, failures, what still awaits

Ideal for curious travellers who want to discover Zurich's secret green city with a landscape architect.

What's included

  • Tour through Zürich's green spaces, waterways and urban highlights with a landscape architect guide.
  • Visual materials and architectural sketches shown on-site
  • Food and drinks
  • Public transportation

What to expect

  1. 10m
    See why this busy square has become a symbol of Zurich’s greener urban future.
  2. 10m
    Discover the fascinating story behind the design of this station.
  3. Lake Zurich
    20m
    Explore Zurich’s changing relationship with its lake and how it became today’s iconic waterfront.
  4. Pass by
    Follow this hidden waterside path and discover the traces of the past around you.
  5. Pass by
    Meet the Sihl, a quiet-looking river with a powerful and unpredictable side.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Heimplatz, between the kiosk and the statue in the centre of the square.You'll spot your guide easily — just look for the lady in green trousers!
Getting there:
— By tram or bus: stop "Kunsthaus" (lines 3, 5, 8, 9)
— By train: Stadelhofen station, 5-minute walk

End point

The tour ends on the banks of the Sihl River, less than a five-minute walk from Zurich Central Station.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Mosaik Nature-based Urban Design GmbH · Booked through Viator
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