Things to do in Zurich

Uetliberg: Zurich’s own mountain

The Uetliberg is Zurich’s "Hausberg", its home mountain. From the summit, at about 870 m, there is a panoramic view of the city, Lake Zurich and the Alps – and it is particularly popular in November, when the summit is often above the fog that covers the city.

Summit
Uto Kulm, about 870 m
From Zürich HB
S10, about 20 minutes (2026: see below)
Car-free
Best reached on foot or by public transport
More information
Zürich Tourism
Snowy Uetliberg summit with the view over Zurich and Lake Zurich in winter
The Uetliberg summit in winter with the view over Zurich. Photo: “Uetliberg LCD.jpg” by Murdockcrc, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

What to do on the Uetliberg

  • Lookout tower: 178 steps take you to a 360-degree view from 70 m up. Next to it stands the 186 m Uetliberg TV tower and the 4-star Hotel Uto Kulm.
  • Planet Trail: the Planet Trail from Uetliberg to Felsenegg was designed by Arnold von Rotz and opened in 1979. Built at a scale of 1:1 billion, each metre represents 1 million km; the 7.17 km hike (about 2 hours) leads from the sun past the eight planets to the dwarf planet Pluto. It is an easy family walk and also suitable for strollers.
  • Sledging: in winter a 3.1 km toboggan run with a 330 m descent starts a few steps from the Uetliberg train terminus and runs through the forest down to the Triemli district. Snow is not guaranteed; families with small children are advised to use the slope at Ringlikon station instead.
  • Mountain biking: two trails, the Triemli Bike Trail (also called Antenna Trail) and the Höckler Bike Trail.
  • Paragliding: possible in low to moderate breeze; the launch area is very small and surrounded by trees.

Good to know

  • The Uetliberg is part of the Albis chain. Its summit, Uto Kulm, lies in the municipality of Stallikon.
  • Sources give the height as 869 to 871 m; we use "about 870 m".
  • On foggy days in the colder months, go up: the summit often sits above the fog with a clear view of the Alps.
  • After the Planet Trail, the cable car takes you from Felsenegg down to Adliswil, and the S4 back to Zurich.
  • Zürich Tourism notes that Zürich Card holders travel free on the Uetliberg line (offers can change).

Getting there from Zürich HB

  • Normally: the S10 (SZU Uetliberg line) runs from the underground SZU station at Zürich HB to Uetliberg station in about 20 minutes.
  • 2026: the SZU station at Zürich HB is closed from 29 April to 12 December 2026; the S10 only runs as far as Selnau. Check the SBB timetable for your date.
  • From Uetliberg station it is a 7-minute walk through the forest to the summit.
  • On foot: about 45 minutes from Uitikon-Waldegg or Albisgüetli, about 1 hour from Triemli.
  • By car you cannot drive to the summit; Hotel Uto Kulm recommends the free Feldermoos car park in Uitikon-Waldegg and the S10 from Uitikon-Waldegg station.