Zurich: Classic City Lights & Chocolate (with Swiss Pass) from US$683

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US$683

Based on 2 adults

(US$1,366 Total Price )

Created: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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Trip Overview

Experience the festive charm of Zurich at your own pace on this 4-day Christmas escape. Discover the city’s historic heart with a local, admire beautifully illuminated streets, explore traditional Christmas markets independently, indulge in Swiss chocolate and marvel at the spectacular Rhine Falls. With your Swiss Travel Pass, enjoy the flexibility of travelling comfortably while experiencing Zurich’s magical Christmas atmosphere.

Day 1 – Arrival in Zurich & Festive Lights

Arrive in Zurich and travel to your hotel using your Swiss Travel Pass. After check-in, enjoy some time at leisure. In the evening, explore Zurich independently, with a stroll along the beautifully illuminated Bahnhofstrasse Christmas Lights, followed by a visit to the Zurich HB Christkindlimarkt.

Day 2 – Zurich City Highlights & Christmas Markets

After breakfast, discover Zurich with a Zurich Express Walking Tour with a Local (Semi-Private). Explore the historic centre, Bahnhofstrasse and the picturesque riverfront while gaining local insights into Zurich’s culture, cafés, chocolate shops and scenic spots.

Later, enjoy free time to explore Zurich’s festive atmosphere independently. Visit the charming Dörfli Christmas Market in the Old Town and the atmospheric Münsterhof Christmas Market, taking your time to browse festive stalls, discover local crafts and enjoy seasonal treats.

Day 3 – Swiss Chocolate, Rhine Falls & Festive Exploration

After breakfast, visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate and discover the delicious world of Swiss chocolate. Continue to the spectacular Rhine Falls, one of Europe’s most impressive waterfalls. Return to Zurich and enjoy the evening at your own pace, exploring Christmas markets, festive lights and seasonal attractions independently.

Day 4 – Departure from Zurich

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and make your way to Zurich Airport using your Swiss Travel Pass. Depart Zurich with wonderful memories of your Swiss Christmas getaway.

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About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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Centra Hotel Zurich

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Bassersdorf - At 10.3 km from the centreWITH BREAKFAST12 Neue Winterthurerstrasse, Bassersdorf 8303

Economy Double Room

Located in Bassersdorf, Centra Hotel Zurich is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Shopping Center Glatt and Rope and Adventure Park Zurich. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Zoo Zurich and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Bahnhofstrasse.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 29 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

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