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Lindenhof

A sight in Old Town, Zurich, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Lindenhof in Old Town, Zurich
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zurich, alongside 3 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 Zeughauskeller and Grossmünster. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Zeughauskeller

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

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Grossmünster

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

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Confiserie Sprüngli

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

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Kunsthaus Zürich

    Major art museum with Swiss and modern collections.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Kronenhalle

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

    Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Zurich Boat Cruise

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

    Activity · 0.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

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Another curated sight in Zurich. 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 Lindenhof itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

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Address
Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Coordinates
47.37218, 8.54132
Destination
Zurich, Switzerland

Lindenhof: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lindenhof?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Lindenhof. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lindenhof?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Bring coffee; locals play giant chess here.

Is Lindenhof free?

Yes, we list Lindenhof as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lindenhof?

Lindenhof is at Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lindenhof?

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

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