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Zürich in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Zürich lets you add Lucerne and the Alps. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Lucerne and Mt Titlis on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & lake
  2. 2Day 2: Lucerne & Mt Titlis
  3. 3Lake town & glacier
  4. 4Fondue evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, lake and chocolate.

Day 2: Lucerne & Titlis

Visit Lucerne and ride up Mt Titlis.

Evenings: Swiss flavours

Enjoy fondue, raclette and chocolate.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zurich — prices per person.

Small Group Zurich Walking Tour, Cruise og LINDT Factory
Zurich
Small Group Zurich Walking Tour, Cruise og LINDT Factory
5.0(1)·5 timer
fra$177/ person
via Viator
Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour fra Zürich med Lucerne
Zurich
Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour fra Zürich med Lucerne
4.7(187)·9 timer
fra$226/ person
via Viator
Zurich City, Lake Cruise og Chokolade (Privat Tour)
Zurich
Zurich City, Lake Cruise og Chokolade (Privat Tour)
4.7(28)·5 timer
fra$493/ person
via Viator
Mt Pilatus og Lucerne dagstur fra Zürich med sø krydstogt
Zurich
Mt Pilatus og Lucerne dagstur fra Zürich med sø krydstogt
4.6(719)·10 timer
fra$214/ person
via Viator
2-dages Mt Rigi Tour fra Zürich Inklusive Mineral Baths og Lake Lucerne Cruise
Zurich
2-dages Mt Rigi Tour fra Zürich Inklusive Mineral Baths og Lake Lucerne Cruise
4.3(22)·48 timer
fra$607/ person
via Viator
Mount Titlis og Lucerne dagstur fra Zürich
Zurich
Mount Titlis og Lucerne dagstur fra Zürich
4.5(2,002)·10 timer
fra$183/ person
via Viator
Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate og valgfri FIFA-billet
Zurich
Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate og valgfri FIFA-billet
4.2(1,098)·5 timer
fra$95/ person
via Viator
Mount Titlis kabelbil med is flyer og Lucerne fra Zürich
Zurich
Mount Titlis kabelbil med is flyer og Lucerne fra Zürich
4.1(14)·10 timer
fra$223/ person
via Viator

Zürich in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Zürich?
Two days covers the city — the old town, lake and chocolate — on day one, and Lucerne and Mt Titlis on day two, a great mix of lakeside city and the central Swiss Alps.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Zürich?
The old town and Bahnhofstrasse, a lake cruise, the Lindt Home of Chocolate, and a day trip to Lucerne and Mt Titlis.
Is Lucerne worth it from Zürich?
Absolutely — beautiful Lucerne with its Chapel Bridge and lake, plus a cable car up Mt Titlis to a glacier, makes one of the most rewarding day trips from Zürich, just an hour away.

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