Zurich - worth a two day visit?
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I have a chance to visit Zurich (or rather Pfaffikon, a short distance away) at the end of May. I'll have junior with me (9 years old). We both hate shopping, and aren't crazy about churches. Are there enough interesting things for us to see over a couple of days to make it worth the rather pricy airfare? I'm particularly interested in any outdoor activities or hiking opportunities nearby...
I'm pretty sure it's this place:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pf%C3%A4ffikon,+Swit...
Mountains and a waterpark sounds useful. Not sure if we'll have our own vehicle but I'm hoping there's a ruthlessly efficient public transport system in place...
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pf%C3%A4ffikon,+Swit...
Mountains and a waterpark sounds useful. Not sure if we'll have our own vehicle but I'm hoping there's a ruthlessly efficient public transport system in place...
Definitely worth it imo.
Just walking around it is interesting and will be something 'educational' for your boy. Then you have the lake to look at / boat on and some nice mountains nearby if you want to get out of the city a bit.
When I was a kid my parents used to take us to loads of places just to see them even if there wasn't much to do. It really gives you an eye for the world and I think its always worth taking kids to different places even if at first it may seem a bit of a waste.
edit: Thought that you were going to be in the the area anyway, but just seen now that you're going to need to buy extra tickets, so don't know really. Imo, worth it though, even just for the 'cultural education'.
Just walking around it is interesting and will be something 'educational' for your boy. Then you have the lake to look at / boat on and some nice mountains nearby if you want to get out of the city a bit.
When I was a kid my parents used to take us to loads of places just to see them even if there wasn't much to do. It really gives you an eye for the world and I think its always worth taking kids to different places even if at first it may seem a bit of a waste.
edit: Thought that you were going to be in the the area anyway, but just seen now that you're going to need to buy extra tickets, so don't know really. Imo, worth it though, even just for the 'cultural education'.
Edited by Shay HTFC on Monday 8th April 18:06
Show him around the Zürichsee.
Then walk him up Uetliberg for a well deserved bite to eat in Uto Kulm, and watch the paragliders sail by.
Then perhaps to either of the shooting ranges in Albisgetli (bottom of Zurich City Mountain)
Then for supper, head to Nachtigall in Stauffacher.
Then take him to Langstrasse and put a few chuffs in his pocket.
Then walk him up Uetliberg for a well deserved bite to eat in Uto Kulm, and watch the paragliders sail by.
Then perhaps to either of the shooting ranges in Albisgetli (bottom of Zurich City Mountain)
Then for supper, head to Nachtigall in Stauffacher.
Then take him to Langstrasse and put a few chuffs in his pocket.
Edited by SirBlade on Monday 8th April 18:17
Hmmm.
Yes and no. Zurich is a very grown up city, not really a child city. The zoo is defo worth a visit, he will love that, esp the restaurant as you are next to the monkey pen.
Trip the house mountain to Uto Kulm will be enjoyable.
Walk along the lake along the prom behind the Opera House. If he is a car kid then it will be cool as from the top of Bahnhoffstrasse and onto the lake section down to Tief. is supercar posing and cruising central.
Pricey airfare to Zurich? Hmm, that should be the only cheap part of the weekend for you! Its £120 return from City to Zurich usually.
Yes and no. Zurich is a very grown up city, not really a child city. The zoo is defo worth a visit, he will love that, esp the restaurant as you are next to the monkey pen.
Trip the house mountain to Uto Kulm will be enjoyable.
Walk along the lake along the prom behind the Opera House. If he is a car kid then it will be cool as from the top of Bahnhoffstrasse and onto the lake section down to Tief. is supercar posing and cruising central.
Pricey airfare to Zurich? Hmm, that should be the only cheap part of the weekend for you! Its £120 return from City to Zurich usually.
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