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Top places to photograph in Zurich in 2024

These are the very best Zurich Instagram spots, curated by the PhotoHound team. If you've got limited time here, these are the must-see locations to shoot while you're in Zurich!

Münsterbrücke Zürich

The Münsterbrücke lies in the core of the Old Town and offers beautiful views on either side.
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ETH Polyterrasse

Public square with an elevated panoramic cityscape view of Zurich.
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Zoo Zurich

Widely considered one of the best zoos in Europe, Zoo Zurich opened in 1929 and showcases a collection of 2,200 specimens of 300 species.
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Zurich Chinagarten

Zurich's Chinese Garden is located by the lake at the Zürichhorn and was a gift from the city’s Chinese partner town of Kunming. At the center is a pond with a small island, pavilions and a small palace on the banks.
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Lindenhof

This spot provides a cityscape view of the Old Town, Grossmünster Church, and the Limmat river of Zurich. In the 4th century a Roman fort stood on Lindenhof – and in the 9th century the grandson of Charlemagne built a regal palace as place of residence on the very same site.
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Quaibrucke

A bridge crossing the river Limmat as it meets Lake Zurich, offering great views looking north towards the old town, and looking south across Lake Zurich towards the Swiss Alps.
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Giacometti Frescos (Blüemlihalle)

Augusto Giacometti's frescos adorn the entrance hall to what is probably the most beautiful police station in the world.
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Lindt Home Of Chocolate

Guided tour, cafe and gift shop of Lindt, one of the world's greatest chocolate makers. This purpose-built building features the world's biggest chocolate fountain and grand atrium that architecture and chocolate lovers alike will appreciate.
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We hope you enjoy photographing these great Zurich Instagram locations. We love seeing your images of the most Instagrammable places in Zurich, so make sure to share your images on PhotoHound and tag us on Instagram @photohound and hashtag #photohound for a chance to be featured.


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