Zurich

With a varied and high-quality permanent collection of paintings—medieval, Dutch and Italian Baroque, and Impressionist—the Kunsthaus is Zürich's best art museum. — Fodor's

The museum creatively displays the history and culture of Switzerland in a colorful manner for all ages. — Afar Magazine

The Rietberg Museum is the only gallery in Switzerland to concentrate on non-European cultures: it's acclaimed around the world for its art collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania — Frommer's

Spectacular views across the Limmat to the Grossmünster from a tree-shaded hilltop park, smack in the heart of the Aldstadt (Old Town). Watch the boules players while you eat. — Lonely Planet

The 13th-century cathedral is renowned for its stunning, distinctive stained-glass windows. — Lonely Planet

Masoala Hall, in the Zurich Zoo, is a glass house reproducing a piece of Madagascar jungle. — Afar Magazine

Elegant Bahnhofstrasse is simply perfect for window-shopping and affluent Züricher-watching. — Lonely Planet

A church has been on this site since the ninth century. — Fodor's

A stunning array of Cézannes, Manets, Monets, and Degas make this eye-knocking collection one of the best art museums in Europe. — Fodor's

Erected for the city's wine merchants in the 18th century, the Zunfthaus today is a fitting showplace for the Swiss National Museum's ceramics collection. — Fodor's

Located in Zurich’s trendy western district, the Toni-Areal annex of Switzerland's leading design and visual communication museum inhabits what was once Europe’s largest yoghurt factory. — Time Out

One hundred years ago this small house in downtown Zürich became the birthplace of the Dada movement.  — Atlas Obscura

This historic wooden badi situated along the pretty tree-lined Utoquai near the Zurich Opera House has welcomed lakeside idlers since 1890, and parts of the original swimming “palace” still remain. — Afar Magazine

Privately funded by Switzerland's largest department store chain, Migros. — Fodor's

Engaging and high-tech, the Zoological Museum allows you a close look at its accessible displays on Swiss insects, birds, and amphibians. — Fodor's

Museum dedicated to wax representations of disfiguring diseases.  — Atlas Obscura

Like the Migros Museum, the ‘Art Hall’ features changing exhibitions of contemporary art and has had to move temporarily from the Löwenbräu site to the Museum Bärengasse (Bärengasse 20-22). — Lonely Planet

The modern-day clubhouse has sleek brown leather sofas, a circular wood-burning fireplace, and yes, phenomenal panoramic views of the city. — Afar Magazine

Escape the hustle of the city at the botanical garden, home to some 8000 species of the world's flora. — Lonely Planet