Utliberg

• Location: Zurich, Switzerland
• Mountain Range: Albis
• Website: http://www.uetliberg.ch/
• Height above sea level: 869 m

The famous mountain of Utleberg is one of the most interesting sights of Switzerland in the vicinity of Zurich . If you are tired of the city's bustle and want to relax a little in the environment of snow-capped mountain ranges, this is the place where you should go. At the top is an observation tower, which offers a fascinating view of Zurich and its suburbs, as well as Lake Zurich and the Alps themselves.

To get an exhaustive view of the Swiss mountains, the tower has access to a map with a detailed description of all mountain peaks within sight. However, remember that even in summer there are often strong winds blowing, and in winter it is necessary to wear a warm hat if you are planning to enjoy a wonderful panorama for a long time.

Holidays in Utleeberg

Hungry tourists do not need to go down from the mountain to grab a snack: right on top of them the hotel-restaurant Uto Kulm invites you to relax with a wonderful open area, allowing you to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the Alps. It works from 8am to midnight. In the restaurant you will be offered traditional Swiss dishes: vegetable salad with cheese tofu and spices, banana cake, carrot-beetroot salad, roast beef with red wine sauce, etc.

Many travelers, especially couples in love, are also appreciated by the hotel itself, which is distinguished by an expensive elite setting of rooms with a hairdryer, minibar, coffee maker, safe, radio, cable TV and Wi-Fi. A stunning view from the window will prompt you to return again and again.

Nearby the restaurant there are several areas suitable for organizing picnics. However, open fires are forbidden to bred, so to fry, for example, a shish kebab, you will have to bring coals, barbecues and everything necessary. Do not forget to remove: the mountains of garbage here are not recommended.

To not be bored on Mount Utliberg, you can do the following:

1. In winter, try the Hohensteinweg sleigh that runs from the top of the mountain to Triemli, where you can take the tram 14 to Zurich by tram. This track is open even at night.
2. Take a stroll through the panoramic route Uetliberg - Felsenegg. Its length is 6 km, so at an average pace of walking the promenade will take you no more than 1.5 hours. Such a journey is possible only in the period from March to November. Along the entire road there are information boards telling about the solar system. In Felsenegg you can take the cable car and go down to Adliswil. From here the train will take you to Zurich without problems.
3. Fly on a paraglider, enjoying the amazingly clean and fresh mountain air, or ride a bike, which will be appreciated by fans of a healthy lifestyle.

How to get to the mountain?

To get to Utleberg, travelers stopping in Zurich should take the S10 commuter train leaving the central city station. You need to exit at the final stop, which is called - Uetliberg. The whole journey takes no more than 20 minutes. After arriving, you will have to walk 10 minutes uphill along a fairly steep path of gravel. If you wish, you can call a taxi.

If you did not purchase a ticket for the Zurich train, you will need to pay for the 10, 54 and 55 zones, which is 8.40 Swiss francs one way and 16.80 Swiss francs, followed by a return to the city. Make sure that the ticket has been issued for 4 zones (in Zurich 2 zones). Owners of ZurichCARD travel free.