For a stay in Bülach, you can choose to focus on culture, the indoor swimming pool or outdoor excursions. The Old Town features medieval architecture, while the Town Hall and museum offer insights into local history. At Hirslen, you can choose from swimming, wellness and climbing, while the hike via Eschenmosen combines viewpoints with other leisure activities. The right combination depends on whether you want to focus on architectural history, exercise or scenery.
Old Town, Town Hall and Museum
Bülach’s Old Town features well-preserved medieval architecture. The Town Hall was built in the 17th century by master builder Heinrich Gassmann. The town hall chamber displays a transitional style between Renaissance and Baroque; its furnishings include a tiled stove dating from 1673. The Old Town thus brings together medieval architecture and a specific example of later architectural and decorative history.
The guided Old Town tour in Bülach lasts about 90 minutes and is designed for groups of 4 to 20 people. If you are planning a guided tour, you can allow for this approximate duration as a separate item in your itinerary. Details of the tour may change, so check the latest information beforehand.
The Bülach Museum documents life in the village in the past. Its local history collection includes objects from the first half of the 19th century. In addition, two temporary exhibitions are held each year. If a particular exhibition is important to your stay, check the dates beforehand.
Swimming, wellness and other activities
Hirslen indoor swimming pool has a 25-metre-deep-water pool, as well as 1-metre and 3-metre diving boards. The wellness area at the same indoor pool includes a sauna, steam bath, massages and a solarium. This makes it easy to distinguish the swimming and diving facilities from the wellness options when deciding what to focus on during your stay. Facilities and services may change; check the latest information if needed.
Another option is Hirslen climbing hall, which is open to everyone with advance reservations. Remember to book and confirm current availability before your visit. The 18-hole Hole in One! mini golf course is open year-round and offers play for all age groups. Opening hours may change, so it is also worth checking the latest operating information here.
Hiking and scenery
In clear weather, the hike from Bülach via Eschenmosen offers two different views: from the edge of the forest, the view extends north as far as Germany. From a small plateau, it stretches east as far as the Säntis and the Eastern Swiss Alps. Both views therefore depend on clear weather and the respective location along the hike.
The hike also features a large playground with slides, swings and a sandpit, enclosures with donkeys and goats, and an aviary. In addition to viewpoints that depend on the weather, the route offers other leisure activities. As these facilities may change, check their current availability before your visit.
The landscape of the Bülach district is shaped in part by the Rhine and Töss rivers, as well as natural areas such as Neeracherried. The district also has easy hiking routes, including a loop along the banks of the Töss and the Roman road by the railway, or a loop through the Neeracherried nature reserve. These examples broaden the range of hiking options in the district, while the route via Eschenmosen is described as a separate hike from Bülach.
Getting to the Hirslen stop
You can reach the Hirslen stop by taking the S5 or an express train to Bülach, then continuing on the local bus towards Hochfelden. Bus services may change, so check the current timetable before travelling.
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