Alt-Wiedikon Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
Sihlcity
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sihlcity during your stay in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in Alt-Wiedikon
The Home Hotel
Building 'fault' alarm at 1am. Everyone evacuated. No clear communication from staff. No mention or comment, apology or anything the next morning...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Comfortable, clean and convenient. Great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble
I wish the had better toiletries for the shower. The shower also tended to exceed the limits and spread water on the floor. We had to be careful in that respect, and wasted a lot of towels to keep it contained. Otherwise the room was comfy. We had a balcony which was sweet. Staff was very friendly ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport
Very convenient property. Easy to access and very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Very close to the station and also to the shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alt-Wiedikon
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Starkart Urban Art Gallery or Helvetia Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Letzigrund Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Starkart Urban Art Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
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.
