Maybe the cheapest thing to do in Zurich. Hillside tram that takes you from base of Old Town to top of hill overlooking Zurich. Top of tram is Zurich University. Pretty views.

Well, why not take the Polybahn from the ETH to the Central and feel a little bit of history in the very old Polybahn? enjoy!!!

Not a lot of views from the UBS Polybahn, but enjoyed the ride up and back down. Can take it up and head over to the back of the university where there are some great views of Zurich.

If you want to smile and feel like a kid having a little adventure, then ride the Polybahn. Take your friends and have a party! It's about a fifteen minute trip, (up and back) and it's weatherproof unless you ride in front. It reminds me of the San Francisco cable cars... only less touristy. We take all of our visitors... More

The Polybahn provides a charming alternative method of transport from the city to the university. I travelled on it in cold, snowy weather and it is not heated. Nevertheless, at only 3-4 mins duration, that was no real hardship.

I was in Zurich and had written down the location of this polybahn, however I did not find it! (and I am good with directions!) I assume the problem is with the location on the tripadvisor map, because I have noticed this on other locations as well.

It's not much, only to help you travel up on a mountain which by foot will take you longer of course.

More than 100 years old, only 200m long, departing automatically every 3 minutes, this historical cable car brings you from the Central to the terrass of the Technical University ETH with a good view to the mountains and the old city of Zurich.

If you want to go to the ETH from the HauptBahnhof, take the UBS Polybahn. Make sure you have a valid ticket (vending machine in front of entrance)