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Activity Bürkliplatz, Zurich

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise

An activity in Bürkliplatz, Zurich, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Summer afternoon.

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Lake Zurich Boat Cruise in Bürkliplatz, Zurich
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Why go

ZSG boat cruises from Bürkliplatz; short and long lake loops.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zurich, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Confiserie Sprüngli and Kronenhalle.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Bürkliplatz
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Summer afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Zurich, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Confiserie Sprüngli

    Zurich's chocolatier since 1836, famous for Luxemburgerli macarons.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Kronenhalle

    Classic restaurant and bar with Chagall and Picasso on the walls.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Zeughauskeller

    Beer hall in a 1487 armory serving Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and sausages.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Grossmünster

    Twin-towered church where the Reformation began in Zurich; climb the Karl tower.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lindenhof

    Tree-shaded hill on a Roman fort site, overlooking the Limmat and Old Town.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Kunsthaus Zürich

    Major art museum with Swiss and modern collections.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise is a stop on our Swiss Lakes by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Zurich

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise is our only activity pick in Zurich; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Zurich guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Zurich run from 3°C in January to 24°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Lake Zurich Boat Cruise itself, we suggest: Summer afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Zurich from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Zurich weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Schiffsteg, Bürklipl., 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Coordinates
47.36602, 8.54060
Destination
Zurich, Switzerland

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake Zurich Boat Cruise?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Lake Zurich Boat Cruise. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake Zurich Boat Cruise?

Our pick: Summer afternoon. Insider tip: Swiss Travel Pass covers most boats.

Where is Lake Zurich Boat Cruise?

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise is at Schiffsteg, Bürklipl., 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Bürkliplatz. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake Zurich Boat Cruise?

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise appears on Swiss Lakes by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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