District 6, Zurich

#157 among attractions in Zurich

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District 6 is a district north of the old town in the Swiss city of Zürich. ()

Local name: Kreis 6 Area: 1.97 mi²Coordinates: 47°23'34"N, 8°32'46"E

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Kreis 6 (Oberstrass)Zurich Switzerland

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District 6 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Swiss National Museum, Theater Rigiblick, Bahnhof Letten, Platzspitz park.

1 miS
Swiss history, crafts and furnishings
Swiss National Museum, Zurich
25 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 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater Rigiblick, Zurich
14 min walk • The Theater Rigiblick is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. This intimate venue, known for its engaging performances and cozy atmosphere, offers a unique theatrical experience that captivates audiences from near and far.
0.7 miSW
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Bahnhof Letten, Zurich
19 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.
0.9 miS
Park
Platzspitz park, Zurich
24 min walk • The Platzspitz park is a park in Zurich, located next to the Swiss National Museum.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Museum of Design, Zurich
22 min walk • The Museum of Design, Zürich is a museum for industrial design, visual communication, architecture, and craft in Zurich, Switzerland.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Bahnhofbrücke, Zurich
29 min walk • Bahnhofbrücke is a road and tramway bridge over the Limmat in the city of Zürich in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
1.2 miSW
Fountain
Europuddle, Zurich
30 min walk • The Europuddle, is a fountain completed in November 2019, located in the Europaallee area in the city centre of Zürich, Switzerland. Its name is a portmanteau derived from "Europaallee", the residential and commercial area in which it belongs, and "puddle", due to its visual appearance.
1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Kunsthalle Zürich, Zurich
27 min walk • The Kunsthalle Zürich is a contemporary art exhibition centre in Zurich, Switzerland. It is located on Limmatstrasse, near the city centre. A number of temporary exhibitions are organized each year.
1.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zürichberg, Zurich
28 min walk • The Zürichberg is a wooded hill rising to 679 m, overlooking Lake Zürich and located immediately to the east of the city of Zürich, Switzerland, between the valleys of the Limmat and the Glatt rivers.
1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Migros Museum of Contemporary Art, Zurich
27 min walk • The Migros Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum for contemporary art in Zürich, Switzerland. The museum was founded in 1996. It is the successor to the Halle für Internationale neue Kunst, which existed from 1978 until 1981.
~1340 ftN
Park
Irchelpark, Zurich
7 min walk • Irchelpark is the biggest public park in the city of Zürich in Switzerland, and claims to be the most spacious park in Switzerland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to District 6?

Nearby attractions include Uhrenmuseum zum Rösli, Zurich (6 min walk), Irchelpark, Zurich (7 min walk), Staatsarchiv Zürich, Zurich (8 min walk), Weinberg Tunnel, Zurich (9 min walk).

How to get to District 6 by public transport?

The nearest stations to District 6:

Tram

Langmauerstrasse • Lines: 10, 9 (2 min walk)
Letzistrasse • Lines: 10, 9 (4 min walk)

Bus

Strickhof • Lines: 39 (2 min walk)
Schanzackerstrasse • Lines: 39 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Scheuchzerstrasse • Lines: 33 (10 min walk)
Schaffhauserplatz • Lines: 33 (10 min walk)

Train

Hadlaubstrasse (13 min walk)
Germaniastrasse (13 min walk)

Ferry

Zürich Landesmuseum (25 min walk)