Houseboats in Kilchberg Station

Ready for an education in local botany? Chinese Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Zürich. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Botanical Garden and Zurichhorn Park, both a short walk away.

Explore the waterfront in Kilchberg with a trip to Kilchberg ZH Ferry Terminal.

Don't visit Kilchberg without stopping off at Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria, a famous shop that should make the top of your list.

You can learn about the history of Kilchberg with a stop at Thomas Mann Wohnhaus. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Rote Fabrik in Zürich. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nordamerika Native Museum in Zürich. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.