Münsterbrücke in Zurich is one of those spots you naturally end up walking across while exploring the old town, and it quietly becomes a highlight. It’s not a massive or flashy bridge, but the views from it are really lovely—especially with the Grossmünster on one side and Fraumünster on the other. The river Limmat runs calmly beneath, and you get this great contrast of church towers, old buildings, and water all in one frame.
I crossed it a few times during my walk around the city and kept pausing to take in the view. It’s a great place to just stop for a minute, watch boats go by, or snap a few photos. The atmosphere is peaceful, and you get a good sense of Zurich’s charm from that spot.
The surrounding area is just as nice, with cobbled streets, cafés, and small shops tucked away in the alleys. Whether you're heading towards Bahnhofstrasse or wandering through the old town, the bridge connects everything in a way that feels natural.
It might not seem like much on paper, but Münsterbrücke adds a calm, scenic pause to your walk—and I think that’s what...
Read moreA bridge connecting the two sides of Zürich, the financial center on the west and the old town on the east. There are two impressive churches on either side of the bridge: Grossmünster (protestant) on the east and the Fraumünster (evangelical) on the west. You also get great views of the Limmat and Lake Zürich. I believe this is symbolic of the connection between the new world (west, financial center) and the old world...
Read moreAlthough it is not an especially impressive bridge, it is nonetheless described as the most beautiful bridge of the Limmat in Zurich. It is an arch bridge, built with natural stones. The road bridge connects the eponymous churches of Fraumünster and Grossmünster, and walking on the bridge and enjoying the view from both sides is delightful. You can admire the beautiful buildings surrounding...
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