At the top of the list: Zurich is the best city for an active vacation in Europe

Linda Carstensen, 04.08.2025

Nowhere else in Europe is nature so close, the air so clean, and the variety of trails so vast as in Zurich. A new study has crowned the city on the Limmat the best destination for active urban getaways.

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Whether hiking on the Uetliberg, running along Lake Zurich or cycling with a view of the Alpine peaks: Zurich has far more than chocolate and banks. It also offers the best conditions for a sporty city break. This has now been confirmed by a new study by car rental company Avis, which analyzed 100 European cities in terms of their suitability for outdoor fitness – with a clear result: Switzerland's Zurich offers the most to active vacationers.

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