Experts' Choice Award Lindenhofplatz
What the experts agree on
Hilltop plaza in Zurich's Old Town shaded by 90 linden trees, offering peaceful river views and historic charm where Romans once stood. Perfect for picnicking while watching boules players below.
“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
Fodor's "On the site of this quiet square, overlooking both sides of the river, a Roman customhouse and fortress and a Carolingian palace once stood." Full review
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Determined to avoid this humiliation, the town's women donned armor and marched to the Lindenhof.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Planted with 90 lime trees and embellished by a fountain, this hilltop esplanade overlooks the River Limmat, where stood the Celtic and Roman settlements that evolved into Zurich."
