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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.

Tour privato di un giorno Lindt Home of Chocolate e Museo FIFA di Zurigo
Zurich
Tour privato di un giorno Lindt Home of Chocolate e Museo FIFA di Zurigo
5.0(5)·7 ore
da$353/ persona
via Viator
Tour del Glacier Paradise del Monte Titlis da Zurigo con Lucerna
Zurich
Tour del Glacier Paradise del Monte Titlis da Zurigo con Lucerna
4.7(187)·9 ore
da$226/ persona
via Viator
Scenic Sky Glass Roof Top Viaggio in autobus a Interlaken da Zurigo
Zurich
Scenic Sky Glass Roof Top Viaggio in autobus a Interlaken da Zurigo
3.9(33)·12 ore
da$75/ persona
via Viator
Gita di un giorno sul Monte Pilatus e Lucerna da Zurigo con crociera sul lago
Zurich
Gita di un giorno sul Monte Pilatus e Lucerna da Zurigo con crociera sul lago
4.6(719)·10 ore
da$214/ persona
via Viator
Gita di un giorno sul Monte Titlis e Lucerna da Zurigo
Zurich
Gita di un giorno sul Monte Titlis e Lucerna da Zurigo
4.5(2,002)·10 ore
da$183/ persona
via Viator
Funivia del Monte Titlis con Ice Flyer e Lucerna da Zurigo
Zurich
Funivia del Monte Titlis con Ice Flyer e Lucerna da Zurigo
4.1(14)·10 ore
da$223/ persona
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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