District 12
Zürich
Visit District 12
Popular places to visit

Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Bahnhofstrasse
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.

Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in District 12

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Great Hotel with easy access to the airport terminal!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Good location for train station and old town
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Lovely hotel, good staff, nice breakfast! Perfect location. Bit weird how the shower and toilet are set up in the room, no privacy at all. Also the tea / coffee and iron are down another corridor, would be nice in the room. Otherwise excellent.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Last time i was at this Hotel 25 years ago. i felt sorry for the condition of this hotel, it is really needs a major overhaul. i had a good memories, i wish that i did not stay at this hotel this time.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Scheuble
It is an old property. We almost fry at night be cause there was not AC and the room was very hot. Bathroom shower wouldn’t drain. I don’t recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Great location. Always ask for a travel card to use in each city. Staff did not offer to us. Not sure if Zurich is different
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 12

Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rigiblick Funicular, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and Hallenstadion are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.

District 6
Known for its charming coffee shops and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in District 6. You can visit top attractions like Rigiblick Funicular and Flussbad Oberer Letten, and jump on the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Irchel University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Unterstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Unterstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Flussbad Oberer Letten, and catch the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like Halle 622 and Hallenstadion are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Glattbrugg
Visitors to Glattbrugg love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Opfikon S-Bahn.

