Limmat
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JasonRavennaOhio
Ravenna, OH116 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
Stay away. Very hard to see out because of reflections on the glass. The walls below the glass make a poor viewing angle. The heat inside is like a hot house with no air moving. I thought I was going to pass out. The girls working the boat prevent any photos from being taken through the hatch when it's open and the boat is at the dock. This is the worst tourist attraction I have ever been on. Sad because it could be good. The girls are loud and only act nice when you are leaving the boat. Horrible I regret I didn't get off at the first stop.
Written 20 June 2023
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John B
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Sept 2023 • Solo
The new (2023) boats are dreadful. You can`t see out of them. The earlier favourable reviews refer to the previous boats now withdrawn. The design of the new boats seems to have been inspired by the "padded cell" carriages of the City & South London Railway. Their excuse was that the journey was entirely in tunnel so there was nothing to see anyway. But the Limmat ferry is advertised as a scenic cruise from which to see Zurich from the water. The new boats are not fit for purpose.
Written 26 September 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,455 contributions
Mar 2022
Limmat river is what makes Zurich such a cute town. The river flows through its center dividing the city into two parts.
Best time you can have in Zurich sightseeing is walking the Limmat. You can easily hop on either side of the old town, as there're several bridges downtown spanning it. First thing you'll notice when crossing the bridges is how Limmat is clear - you can see the bottom and it seems like a mountain spring from which you can drink.
Almost all the city attractions are along it, as well beautiful views.
Best time you can have in Zurich sightseeing is walking the Limmat. You can easily hop on either side of the old town, as there're several bridges downtown spanning it. First thing you'll notice when crossing the bridges is how Limmat is clear - you can see the bottom and it seems like a mountain spring from which you can drink.
Almost all the city attractions are along it, as well beautiful views.
Written 5 April 2022
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Akshaya S
Noida, India520 contributions
June 2023
One cannot miss Limmat river while being in the city. In the old town, you would also run into it again and again as you make way from one landmark to another. There are several restaurants along side which are good place to spend time in the evening. You can see the boats all docked in early morning. We did not go for a Limmat river ride but had several walks along it.
Written 13 July 2023
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia2,180 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Very picturesque river flowing through the heart of the city.
Wonderful heritage buildings either side that is photo perfect to see.
With nice cafe, restaurants and bars wonderful area to walk along.
Also make sure you see it during the day and at night for contrast views, at night a different atmosphere.
Wonderful heritage buildings either side that is photo perfect to see.
With nice cafe, restaurants and bars wonderful area to walk along.
Also make sure you see it during the day and at night for contrast views, at night a different atmosphere.
Written 6 December 2022
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,366 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
This is a simply a river in the downtown area of Zurich but flanked by many interesting and beautiful structures. It offers great picture opt . It
to the vibrancy and natrual beauty of the city. After all its just a body of water flowing through the city.
to the vibrancy and natrual beauty of the city. After all its just a body of water flowing through the city.
Written 22 August 2023
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy32,434 contributions
Sept 2020
The cities crossed by a river always have a greater charm, Zurich with this river confirm the rule. The most important buildings of the city faced it
Written 15 September 2020
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,024 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Great walk, even on the nighttime, watching the water and the king-like swans! A city that I would return to.
Written 12 December 2018
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HamburgAlsterFan
Hamburg, Germany209 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
One of our grand- grand-fathers came to Zurich in 1870, the other men of our widespread family went to France, Italy, Spain, USA and Canada, Australia, South Africa, Far East...
Our family meetings are all over the world. Whe we meet in Zurich/ Switzerland, we like to show our visitors Zurich (the lake, the city, the mountains, and Limmat is a MUST see).
We strongly recommend you to take with a good digital photo-/ video camera and make photos from your vistors in the city of Zurich and around. Your visitors will always love to see these photos and will remember their visit in Zurich and in Switzerland.
There was even a 'just-married' couple of our large international family who spent their honeymoon in Zurich. They enjoyed it!
Our family meetings are all over the world. Whe we meet in Zurich/ Switzerland, we like to show our visitors Zurich (the lake, the city, the mountains, and Limmat is a MUST see).
We strongly recommend you to take with a good digital photo-/ video camera and make photos from your vistors in the city of Zurich and around. Your visitors will always love to see these photos and will remember their visit in Zurich and in Switzerland.
There was even a 'just-married' couple of our large international family who spent their honeymoon in Zurich. They enjoyed it!
Written 18 January 2017
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Gary C
Vancouver Island, Canada35 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Take a relaxing 1 hr cruise along the Limmat river in Zurich. It is a great way to see the old city from the river. The trip is about 4 CHF or free is you have a Zurich card or an all ZVV transit day pass. Their are multiple stops along the river and two stop on Lake Zurich.
Written 5 June 2016
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In Zürich gibt es zahlreiche Frei- und Hallenbäder, Freibäder sowohl in der Limmat wie auch im Zürichsee. Allerdings geht die Saison der Freibäder für dieses Jahr zu Ende.
Written 7 September 2019
where start to join boat cruise limmat river??
Written 12 May 2018
Thevtrain is the usual train?
Can buy ZurichCard 24 per day to use?
Written 28 July 2017
Yes you can, the card is valid for tge tram, bus and give discount for the boat cruise.
Written 8 August 2017
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