Standing 2,854 feet above sea level is Zurich’s own mountain, Uetliberg, an outdoor paradise close to the city. A 25-minute train ride brings visitors to the top of the mountain for incredible views of Zurich, the lake and the Alps. During the fall, this view becomes vibrant with a wide range of colors from the surrounding forest’s leaves changing colors, popping with greens, yellows, browns, oranges and reds. 

The Lindenhof in the Old Town of Zurich is one of the best viewpoints in the fall thanks to its trees dotted with incredible yellow leaves. Just below the Lindenhof is an area called Schipfe, where vibrant foliage can be found surrounding the majestic river.

Zurich has two wineries located within the city that are ideal spots for tastings during the harvest season: Zweifel, which is a popular chips brand that also produces local wine, with roots dating back to the 14th century; and Landolt, which was founded in 1834 and is one of the most beautiful vineyards in the city. It produces 30 different wines with 10 kinds of grapes from the Zurich wine region. 

One of the most popular local markets in Zurich is the Market Bürkliplatz, which takes place every Tuesday and Friday morning. As one of the largest local markets in Zurich, visitors can find a bounty of seasonal vegetables and fruits, flowers, cheese, fish and meat, especially in the fall season. 

The 11-day food festival features more than 100 different events, including pop-up dinners around the city, professional cooking classes, food tastings, kitchen battles, urban gardening and guided tours of the Zurich gastro scene.

The 11-day Zurich film festival features more than 160 movies, attracting both film lovers and professionals in the film industry. 

An international festival celebrating digital culture, Digital Art Zurich will bring together 40 nationally and internationally renowned artists. The festival presents technical innovations in a cultural context, and will include installations, talks, workshops, performances and guided tours by the artists.

The Expovina wine fair is Zurich’s biggest event for wine lovers, and is one of the largest wine tasting fairs in the world. Held for 60 years, this year's fair will take place aboard 12 boats docked in Zurich with the beautiful backdrop of the lake.