Platzspitz park, Zurich

Name: Platzspitz park
Address: Platz Promenade, Zurich, 8005, Switzerland

#62 among attractions in Zurich

Park, Relax in park

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The Platzspitz park is a park in Zurich, located next to the Swiss National Museum. ()

Local name: Platzspitz Elevation: 1368 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°22'49"N, 8°32'24"E

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Platz PromenadeKreis 1 (City)Zurich 8005 Switzerland

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Platzspitz park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum, Hedwig Fountain, Lindenhof.

0.5 miS
Main street lined with high-end shops
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse stands as one of the world's most luxurious shopping boulevards. This iconic street, stretching approximately 1.4 kilometers from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Lake Zurich, is a beacon of high-end retail and architectural...
~370 ftS
Swiss history, crafts and furnishings
Swiss National Museum, Zurich
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, the Swiss National Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and history. Housed in an impressive fairytale-like castle built in 1898, the museum's architecture is a stunning example of historicist design, drawing visitors into the...
0.5 miS
Memorial
Hedwig Fountain, Zurich
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, the Hedwig Fountain stands as a testament to the city's rich history and artistic heritage. The fountain is not just an ordinary water feature; it is a piece of art that pays homage to Hedwig, the patron saint of Zurich.
0.5 miS
Square
Lindenhof, Zurich
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, Lindenhof stands as a serene oasis and a historical square that offers a unique window into the city's past. This tranquil space, shaded by linden trees, not only provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of...
0.4 miS
Shopping, Department store
Jelmoli, Zurich
11 min walk • Jelmoli is a premier department store located in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, renowned for its luxury shopping experience and rich heritage. Established in 1833 by Peter Jelmoli-Ciolina, the store has become a landmark of Swiss retail, offering a wide range of...
0.5 miSE
Church, Huldrych Zwingli, Gothic architecture
Predigerkirche Zürich, Zurich
13 min walk • The Predigerkirche Zürich is a notable historical landmark nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. This church, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage.
0.5 miSW
Synagogue
Synagoge Zürich Löwenstrasse, Zurich
14 min walk • The Synagoge Zürich Löwenstrasse stands as a central pillar of Jewish life in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. This synagogue, with its distinguished history, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a cultural and community center for the Jewish population...
0.4 miS
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Urania Sternwarte, Zurich
11 min walk • Urania Sternwarte is a public observatory in the Lindenhof quarter of Zürich, Switzerland. Its name Urania refers to the muse of astronomy in Greek mythology.
0.4 miNW
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Bahnhof Letten, Zurich
11 min walk • Zürich Letten is a former railway station in the Swiss city of Zürich. It is situated on the old route of the Lake Zürich right bank railway from Zurich Hbf station to Rapperswil station.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Augustinerkirche, Zurich
15 min walk • Augustinerkirche was once one of the five main churches in the old town of Zürich, Switzerland, together with Fraumünster, Grossmünster, Predigern and St. Peter's. First built around 1270 as a Romanesque church belonging to the Augustinian abbey, on occasion of the Reformation in Zürich worship in the church was discontinued.
~1280 ftNW
Museum
Museum of Design, Zurich
7 min walk • The Museum of Design, Zürich is a museum for industrial design, visual communication, architecture, and craft in Zurich, Switzerland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Platzspitz park?

Nearby attractions include Swiss National Museum, Zurich (2 min walk), Bahnhofkirche, Zurich (5 min walk), Museum of Design, Zurich (7 min walk), Bahnhofbrücke, Zurich (7 min walk).

How to get to Platzspitz park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Platzspitz park:

Ferry

Zürich Landesmuseum (3 min walk)
Zürich Limmatquai (14 min walk)

Tram

Sihlquai/HB • Lines: 13, 17, 4, 6 (4 min walk)
Stampfenbachplatz • Lines: 11, 14 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stampfenbachplatz • Lines: 46 (4 min walk)
Bahnhofquai/HB • Lines: 46 (6 min walk)

Bus

Bus Station Zürich (4 min walk)
Haldenegg • Lines: E, N6 (5 min walk)

Train

Zürich Hauptbahnhof (4 min walk)
Zürich HB SZU (6 min walk)

Light rail

Bahnhof Stadelhofen • Lines: S18 (27 min walk)
Kreuzplatz • Lines: 11, 8, S18 (32 min walk)