Schwamendingen Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit Schwamendingen
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Schwamendingen
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Check in was fast and easy. The gym was small but nice. Great for an overnight stay to a morning flight.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Extremely convenient location, very clean, super friendly stuff, great restaurant- 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Perfect in all ways: location / cleanliness / easy check in / communication with the hosts / etc Will definitely recommend to others.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Amazing helpful staff, clean rooms, and delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Very nice stay at this hotel in Zurich. Beds and pillows were very comfortable! Overall hotel was very clean and staff were very friendly. Breakfast was also nice. Location was very convenient to restaurants as well but I would advise not to miss other areas of Zurich as well. Would stay again
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport
Good location, close to airport, McDonald and Subway
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schwamendingen
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.
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.
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park 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.
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.
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.
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.
