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Home/Destinations/Zurich/Zürich in 3 days
3 days · Zurich itinerary

Zürich in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Zürich lets you see Switzerland’s icons. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Zürich — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & lake
  2. 2Day 2: Lucerne & Mt Titlis
  3. 3Day 3: Jungfraujoch or Rhine Falls
  4. 4Swiss icons

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, lake and chocolate.

Day 2: Lucerne & Titlis

Visit Lucerne and ride up Mt Titlis.

Day 3: Jungfraujoch or Rhine Falls

Go to the “Top of Europe” or the falls.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein
Zurich
Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein
5.0(15)·8h 30min
from$897/ person
via Viator
Mt Titlis, Glacier Cave and Engelberg small group from Lucerne
Lucerne
Mt Titlis, Glacier Cave and Engelberg small group from Lucerne
5.0(13)·6 hours
from$363/ person
via Viator
Grindelwald -Kleine Scheidegg-Lauterbrunnen Small Group Day Trip
Interlaken
Grindelwald -Kleine Scheidegg-Lauterbrunnen Small Group Day Trip
5.0(19)·7 hours
from$411/ person
via Viator
LINDT Home of Chocolate, Cruise On Lake Zurich And Old Town Walking Tour
Zurich
LINDT Home of Chocolate, Cruise On Lake Zurich And Old Town Walking Tour
5.0(12)·4–5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
Basel
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$778/ person
via Viator
Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern
Bern
Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern
5.0(17)·8h 30min
from$649/ person
via Viator
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich
Zurich
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich
4.6(871)·5h 15min
from$86/ person
via Viator
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)
Geneva
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)
5.0(4,394)·3 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator

Zürich in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Zürich?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Lucerne and Mt Titlis on day two, and Jungfraujoch or the Rhine Falls on day three, using Zürich as a base for Switzerland’s icons.
What is the best day trip from Zürich for 3 days?
Jungfraujoch (the “Top of Europe”) is the most spectacular, Lucerne and Mt Titlis the most classic, and the Rhine Falls the easiest half-day; all are superb from Zürich.
How do I plan a 3-day Zürich itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Lucerne and Mt Titlis, and day three at Jungfraujoch or the Rhine Falls, booking popular Alpine day trips well ahead.

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Old Town & LakeChocolate & FoodJungfraujoch & InterlakenLucerne & Mt TitlisDay Trips