Nature Spots in Zurich worth going out for.

Everything here costs more than it should, which makes me stubborn about only recommending what's actually worth it.

I keep track of nature spots in Zurich and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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About the special exhibition Plants as Medicine – Diversity in Switzerland

About the special exhibition Plants as Medicine – Diversity in Switzerland

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00 PM

Zürich

Herbal healing in glass domes

Seebad Utoquai

Seebad Utoquai

Zürich

Swiss lake badi

Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich

Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich

Zürich

Global cacti by the lake

Ausstellung: Vernetzte Natur – Lebenswerte Stadt

Ausstellung: Vernetzte Natur – Lebenswerte Stadt

Thu, Sep 17 · 9:00 AM

Zürich

Urban nature discovery

Flex & Flow - Stretching Sommer-Special 2026

Flex & Flow - Stretching Sommer-Special 2026 One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 9:00 AM

Zürich

Park yoga with lake views

Vitaparcours Zürich-Fluntern

Vitaparcours Zürich-Fluntern

Zürich

forest fitness circuit

Zürich Bürkliplatz

Zürich Bürkliplatz

Zürich

Scenic lake cruises

GZ Schindlergut - Zürcher Gemeinschaftszentren

GZ Schindlergut - Zürcher Gemeinschaftszentren

Zürich

Views, hammocks & chill

Robinsonspielplatz Witikon

Robinsonspielplatz Witikon

Zürich

Castle playground in the woods

Uetliberg

Uetliberg

Zürich

panoramic mountain sunrise hike

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Guided tour of the Ueberlandpark: A green oasis on the motorway

Guided tour of the Ueberlandpark: A green oasis on the motorway

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM

Zürich

Wildlife highway park

Stadtgärtnerei - Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Stadtgärtnerei - Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Zürich

Tropical escape, free entry

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Frequently asked questions

How are these nature spots in Zurich chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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