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Niederdorf (Zurich)

9 Marktgasse, Zürich, Zürich

Description

Niederdorf can be loosely defined as the north-eastern part of Zurich's medieval town north of Grossmünster and east of Rathaus and Limmatquai. It consists of narrow pedestrian cobbled streets lined with stores and restaurants and several small squares such as Stussihofstatt platz and Hirschenplatz. It is also one of the city's best nightlife areas

Access & Transport

The neighbourhood is a short walk from the 3 main churches of Zurich, a 10mins walk from the main station and trams 4 and 11 stop at Rathaus, which can be considered one of the gateways to Niederdorf.

Instructions & Recommendations

Plenty of restaurant choices there, so a good place to go both at lunch time and in the evenings. There is a wide range of sights around such as Grossmünster church, the town hall (Rathaus), and the Kunsthaus Zürich (art museum).

Meta review

One of the most popular neighbourhoods of Zurich by all accounts, visitors enjoy it for the quaint historical houses, the charming cobbled streets and the wide range of shops and restaurants. There are very few negative comments in online reviews but a few entries lament the absence of a must-see attractions there. Generally, the neighbourhood is described as "beautiful" and lively in the evenings.

Environmental & Social

Not overly built-up, the lake is nearby and this is overall a green city. Preserves the city's traditional architecture

Conclusion

Niederdorf is very much the cliché European medieval old town travellers come to expect and love. It is touristy and price are Zurich'esque, but it doesn't feel artificial or over-commercialized. Compact and thoroughly enjoyable.

Key positive

Photogenic streets and buildings

Good place for dinner & drinks

Key negative

None

Suitability

No restrictions but wheelchair users may enjoy some assistance on a couple of streets with gradient

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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