Stari grad (Altstadt)
Zurich, Switzerland

Stari grad (Altstadt)

Type: historic district / walking

The heart of Zurich, featuring narrow cobblestone streets, Romanesque and Gothic churches, and medieval facades. It stretches along both banks of the Limmat river and includes the famous Niederdorf street, lined with cafes and boutique shops. Here you will find the cathedrals Grossmünster and Fraumünster, as well as Peterskirche.

Tickets

Entry: Free

The walk is completely free of charge. A morning visit is recommended due to fewer tourists. Flat-soled shoes are mandatory because of the cobblestone streets.

Parking nearby

Parkhaus Urania

Parkhaus Urania

Open 24 hours garage/underground 202m to the landmark

Address: Uraniastrasse 3, Zürich

Opening hours:

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Phone: +41 44 415 52 50

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Motorrad Parkplatz

Open 24 hours garage/underground 308m to the landmark

Address: Werdmühleplatz 3, Zürich

Opening hours:

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Hirschengraben 15 Parking

Open 24 hours garage/underground 353m to the landmark

Address: Hirschengraben 15, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 44 276 84 76

SBB Veloparking Zürich HB 1

SBB Veloparking Zürich HB 1

Open 24 hours garage/underground 498m to the landmark

Address: Bahnhofquai 20, Zürich

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Recommended restaurants

Price:
Spaghetti Factory

Spaghetti Factory

Open until 01:00
⭐ 4.40 2488 reviews 87m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

bar €€ recommended

Address: Niederdorfstrasse 5, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 251 94 00

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–23:00 Tuesday: 11:30–23:00 Wednesday: 11:30–23:00 Thursday: 11:30–23:00 Friday: 11:30–01:00 Saturday: 11:30–01:00 Sunday: 11:30–22:30
Santa Lucia Niederdorf

Santa Lucia Niederdorf

Open until 22:30
⭐ 4.50 3674 reviews 167m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Marktgasse 21, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 262 36 26

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–22:30 Tuesday: 11:30–22:30 Wednesday: 11:30–22:30 Thursday: 11:30–22:30 Friday: 11:30–22:30 Saturday: 11:30–22:30 Sunday: 11:30–22:30
Brasserie Lipp

Brasserie Lipp

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.40 1972 reviews 317m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€€ recommended

Address: Uraniastrasse 9, Zürich

Phone: +41 43 888 66 66

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–23:00 Tuesday: 12:00–23:00 Wednesday: 12:00–23:00 Thursday: 12:00–23:00 Friday: 12:00–23:00 Saturday: 12:00–23:00 Sunday: 12:00–22:00
Cantinetta Antinori

Cantinetta Antinori

Open until 23:30
⭐ 4.40 2556 reviews 394m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€€ recommended

Address: Augustinergasse 25, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 211 72 10

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–23:30 Tuesday: 11:30–23:30 Wednesday: 11:30–23:30 Thursday: 11:30–23:30 Friday: 11:30–23:30 Saturday: 11:30–23:30 Sunday: 12:00–23:00
Zeughauskeller

Zeughauskeller

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.50 14199 reviews 453m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 28A, Zürich

Phone: +41 44 220 15 15

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–23:00 Tuesday: 11:30–23:00 Wednesday: 11:30–23:00 Thursday: 11:30–23:00 Friday: 11:30–23:00 Saturday: 11:30–23:00 Sunday: 11:30–23:00