Sight guide · Zurich · Switzerland
Visiting Lindenhof hill
This tree-shaded terrace on the site of a Roman fort and later a Carolingian palace looks across the Limmat to the Niederdorf, the Grossmünster and the university.
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Quick answer
Lindenhof hill is a viewpoint in City and Lindenhof, Zurich. Allow 30 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- City and Lindenhof
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, views, history and couples
- Best months
- July–September
About Lindenhof hill
This tree-shaded terrace on the site of a Roman fort and later a Carolingian palace looks across the Limmat to the Niederdorf, the Grossmünster and the university. Locals play on the giant chessboards, and the nearby St. Peter's church has the largest church clock face in Europe, 8.7 metres across.
Tip: Come early in the morning or at sunset for the view, and walk down through the lanes to the Fraumünster.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: City and Lindenhof, left-bank Old Town, banks and luxury shops along Bahnhofstrasse.
Best time to visit Lindenhof hill
Lindenhof hill is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- July: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:39 local time (calculated for Zurich).
When to visit Zurich has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Zurich itinerary visits Lindenhof hill on day 2, together with Fraumünster, Bahnhofstrasse and Thermalbad & Spa Zürich.
- No. 7 of the 18 sights in our Zurich things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Zurich.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Zurich.
Near Lindenhof hill
Also in City and Lindenhof, so you can walk between them:
- Fraumünster — 30 minutes, low cost
- Bahnhofstrasse — 1 hour, free
If you like Lindenhof hill
- Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town — Niederdorf, 2 hours
- Grossmünster — Niederdorf, 45 minutes
- Lake Zurich cruise — Bürkliplatz, 1.5–4 hours
- Uetliberg — Uetliberg, Half a day
Staying near Lindenhof hill
Stay in City and Lindenhof ($$$$) to walk here: left-bank Old Town, banks and luxury shops along Bahnhofstrasse. All areas to stay in Zurich.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lindenhof hill?
Plan 30 minutes. With Fraumünster nearby, it fits a half-day in City and Lindenhof.
+Is Lindenhof hill free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Lindenhof hill?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Come early in the morning or at sunset for the view, and walk down through the lanes to the Fraumünster.
+Do I need to book Lindenhof hill in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.