Riesbach Travel Guide
Zürich
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Zurichhorn Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zurichhorn Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Museum Bellerive
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum Bellerive during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Villa Patumbah
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Villa Patumbah during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Nordamerika Native Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nordamerika Native Museum during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Top hotels in Riesbach
Opera Hotel Zurich
Excellent location and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Clean and convenient property.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Location very close to Zurich HB station. Walking distance to center city.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Excellent service, arrived on morning flight and allowed to check in early and visit Zurich.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
No AC to help mask the noise, and the church bell ringing all night kept me awake, but perfect little room with tea kettle and everything you need. Great location just 7 minutes walk to the station and near tons of restaurants and stores.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport
This is not the Radisson located by the airport. It is actually behind the airport and probably 10 to 15 minute ride to get to it. There is a shuttle, but it comes by every half hour. We took the shuttle to the hotel and we were not charged anything but in order to take it back to the airport they ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riesbach
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
Hottingen
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
