Altstadt

Exploring Altstadt in a tram – tram is very popular mode of transportation in Zürich, and there are more than 300 tram cars operating across the city. The trams have been the backbone of public transport in the city since the 1880s. Initially, trams were horse drawn carriages which were later replaced by electric tramway. The Old Town (Altstadt) can be best negotiated by foot or by trams. The tram route stops at every 300 m. The tram stops display tram line and time schedules which as everything Swiss, function quite accurately. ZürichCARD and Swiss Travel Pass can be used to travel around freely with trams. It is a great experience to get on board these slow moving transport systems, and watch the city pass you by. If you want to know more about trams, visit the Tram Museum located at the former tram depot, Tram Depot Burgwies. So take a tour down the history of Zürich’s oldest transport or hop on one of the vintage cars and enjoy an evening in Altstadt! In fact, the dense tram network in the central pedestrian zone of the Old Town is sometimes overwhelming for tourists who are trying to cross the streets on bikes or by foot!