Hard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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
Max your credit card or window shop to your heart’s content on Zurich’s home of high fashion.
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.
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.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Activities
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Hard Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Excellent service
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
The vibe and the bar staff are great.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
It is a pretty hip an youthful looking, The price was reasonble. Getting there is a bit tricky, becuase there is another Hyatt (Radisson) which is a couple of blooks away, and the sign indicating the direction to Hyatt Place is very small and easy to miss.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Very good location, rooms are spotless, beds are very comfy 👌
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Great stay at this hotel
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Central Plaza Hotel
Excellent location, nice staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hard
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan 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.
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 Markthalle im Viadukt.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
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.
