Sight guide · Zurich · Switzerland
Visiting Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
Walk the car-free Niederdorfstrasse from Central towards the Grossmünster and branch into the lanes that climb the hill: Spiegelgasse, where the Cabaret Voltaire hosted the first Dada evenings in 1916 and Lenin lived at number 14, Rindermarkt and Neumarkt with their guild houses and fountains.
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Quick answer
Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town is a neighbourhood in Niederdorf, Zurich. Allow 2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Neighbourhood
- Area
- Niederdorf
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, history, food and after dark
- Best months
- April and September–October
About Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
Walk the car-free Niederdorfstrasse from Central towards the Grossmünster and branch into the lanes that climb the hill: Spiegelgasse, where the Cabaret Voltaire hosted the first Dada evenings in 1916 and Lenin lived at number 14, Rindermarkt and Neumarkt with their guild houses and fountains.
Tip: Explore the quieter upper lanes around Neumarkt and Spiegelgasse in the morning, then come back in the evening for the restaurants.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Niederdorf, pedestrian lanes of the right-bank Old Town with bars, guild houses and small hotels.
Best time to visit Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Zurich has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Zurich itinerary visits Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town on day 1, together with Grossmünster, Polybahn and Polyterrasse and Im Viadukt and Zurich West.
- No. 1 of the 18 sights in our Zurich things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Zurich.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Zurich.
Near Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
Also in Niederdorf, so you can walk between them:
- Grossmünster — 45 minutes, low cost
- Polybahn and Polyterrasse — 30 minutes, low cost
If you like Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
- Bahnhofstrasse — City and Lindenhof, 1 hour
- Lindenhof hill — City and Lindenhof, 30 minutes
- Im Viadukt and Zurich West — Zurich West, 2 hours
Staying near Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
Stay in Niederdorf ($$$) to walk here: pedestrian lanes of the right-bank Old Town with bars, guild houses and small hotels. All areas to stay in Zurich.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town?
Plan 2 hours. With Grossmünster nearby, it fits a half-day in Niederdorf.
+Is Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town?
April and September–October, the quietest of the good months. Explore the quieter upper lanes around Neumarkt and Spiegelgasse in the morning, then come back in the evening for the restaurants.
+Do I need to book Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.