Oerlikon Travel Guide
Zürich
Popular places to visit
MFO-Park
Explore the great outdoors at MFO-Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Schwyz: Museum-Ticket Forum of Swiss History Schwyz
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Top hotels in Oerlikon
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
This is a pretty hotel with nice touches. Our room was clean and well appointed. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good. It’s an easy walk to the train station.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
Great hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
Friendly staff and comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Wonderful place!!! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the location! A great stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Room was spotless and contained everything we needed to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thermostat to control the temperature of the room was spot on too. 100% recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oerlikon
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 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.
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 Flussbad Oberer Letten and Rigiblick Funicular, and jump on the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Irchel University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like ETH Zurich, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Museum of Design.
