Activity | Transport Suggestion |
Daily commute to class | ZVV monthly pass (zone 110 + 1) |
Exploring Zurich city | ZVV Day Pass (zones 110–121) |
Weekend trip to Luzern | SBB Saver Ticket + Halbtax |
Grocery or IKEA run | Tram + S-Bahn to Dietlikon or Altstetten |
Late night out | Nachtbus + Night surcharge ticket |
Time | Activity | Smart Idea / Tip |
7:30 AM | Morning jog by Lake Zurich or Uetliberg | Start the day with nature for mental clarity and physical health. |
8:30 AM | Coffee & breakfast at ViCafe or Coop Vitality lounge | Skip expensive cafés daily—get loyalty cards or student coffee deals. |
9:00 AM | ASBS classes | Record lectures using Notion or Otter.ai to review later. |
11:30 AM | Group study at ETH main library or Kunsthaus café | Join international study meetups (Facebook, Meetup) for language + connections. |
1:00 PM | Lunch at Globus rooftop, UZH cafeteria, or Hiltl takeaway | Use university canteens—affordable, healthy, social hubs. |
2:00 PM | Personal work, internship, or side project | Coworking spaces like Impact Hub offer student passes. |
4:30 PM | City walk or museum visit (Swiss National Museum is free on certain days) | Explore local culture—Zurich is full of hidden art spaces and indie bookstores. |
Category | Idea |
Transport | Get a Swiss Half-Fare Card + ZVV student monthly pass. |
Fitness | Join university gyms or outdoor yoga at China Garden. |
Language | Free language exchanges at libraries, cafés, or Tandem app. |
Networking | Attend embassy, chamber of commerce, or UN-related student events. |
Saving Money | Use TooGoodToGo, Refiller App, and Migros Budget products. |
Mental Health | ETH & UZH offer student counseling and mindfulness sessions. |
Travel | Weekend train getaways with “Saver Day Pass” – Luzern, Interlaken, Lugano. |
Activity | Details |
Brunch | Head to Bros Beans & Beats, Maison Blunt, or Kafi Dihei. For budget brunch, ETH/UZH Mensa often opens on weekends. |
Walk or Hike Uetliberg | A 1-hour hike up Zurich’s local mountain with panoramic views—free and refreshing. |
Lake Zurich Bike Ride | Rent from Züri rollt (first 4 hours free). Ride from Bellevue to Kilchberg or Rüschlikon. |
Farmers Market at Bürkliplatz or Helvetiaplatz | Discover fresh food, local cheeses, and artisan products. Great for cultural immersion. |
Activity | Details |
Kunsthaus Zurich | Zurich’s best art museum (free for students under 25). |
Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum) | Learn about Swiss history and design. Modern and interactive. |
Cabaret Voltaire | Visit the birthplace of Dadaism in the Old Town. Artsy and full of intellectual buzz. |
Stroll Bahnhofstrasse or Viadukt Market | High-end and boutique shopping, or window shopping with a gelato. |
Activity | Details |
Dinner at Frau Gerolds Garten or Rosso | Hip, industrial-chic settings with diverse menus. Vegetarian-friendly. |
Attend a Play or Indie Film | Check out Kosmos, Rote Fabrik, or Arthouse Le Paris. |
Clubbing or Live Music | Try Hive, Kanzlei, or Plaza Klub for student-friendly entry. |
Activity | Details |
Coffee & Reading at Sphères Book Café (Hardbrücke) | Chill with a book and cappuccino by the Limmat River. |
Yoga at China Garden or online student sessions | Many free outdoor or donation-based yoga groups meet in the parks. |
Activity | Details |
Boat Ride on Lake Zurich (Zürichsee) | Included with a ZVV day pass. Relax and enjoy the Alps in the distance. |
Botanical Garden (University of Zurich) | Free entry, beautiful for a mindful break. |
Lindt Home of Chocolate (Kilchberg) | Student-friendly pricing and a massive chocolate tasting room. |
Museum or Gallery Crawl | Many Zurich museums are discounted or free on Sundays. |
Activity | Details |
Netflix + Cook with Flatmates | Sunday is “home night” for many students—host a themed dinner. |
Evening Walk along Limmatquai or ETH Polyterrasse | Capture the sunset over the Alps and reflect. |
Plan the Week Ahead | Review goals, class materials, and travel ideas with Notion or Google Calendar. |
Destination | Highlight | Travel Tip |
Lucerne | Old Town + Lake + Mt. Pilatus | 1 hour by train, use SBB Saver Day Pass |
Rapperswil | Rose gardens & medieval castle | Reachable by S-Bahn or boat |
Baden | Thermal spas + relaxed atmosphere | 20 min by train – perfect Sunday retreat |
Flumserberg | Skiing/hiking | 1h 15min – accessible with Swiss Half Fare Card |
Rhine Falls (Schaffhausen) | Largest waterfall in Europe | 45 min – good for Sunday day trips |
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