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Discover Athen

Die Akropolis über den Dächern, quirlige Tavernen in Plaka und antike Wurzeln überall — wo Europa begann.

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CountryGreece

RegionEurope

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Must-see

What to experience in Athen

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Acropolis of Athens

Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.

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Parthenon

Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.

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Philopappos Hill

Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.

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Areopagus Hill

Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.

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Acropolis Museum

Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.

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Ancient Agora of Athens

Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.

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Lycabettus Hill

Walkway through a wooded, steep-sloped park to a lookout near a chapel, popular for sunset views.

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Athens National Garden

Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.

Dining

Where to eat in Athen

Restaurant

MIRONI Restaurant - Greek Kitchen

Restaurant

Bandiera

Restaurant

A Little Taste of Home Restaurant

Restaurant

The New Era Authentic Greek Cuisine

Restaurant

Karamanlidika

Restaurant

LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant

Impressions

Athen in pictures

Acropolis of Athens — Athen — Acropolis of Athens

Philopappos Hill — Athen — Philopappos Hill

MIRONI Restaurant - Greek Kitchen — Athen — MIRONI Restaurant - Greek Kitchen

A Little Taste of Home Restaurant — Athen — A Little Taste of Home Restaurant

The New Era Authentic Greek Cuisine — Athen — The New Era Authentic Greek Cuisine

Acropolis Museum — Athen — Acropolis Museum

Ancient Agora of Athens — Athen — Ancient Agora of Athens

Lycabettus Hill — Athen — Lycabettus Hill

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Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Athen

★ 4.8

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Plush quarters in a swanky hotel with a rooftop restaurant & a cigar lounge, plus 2 pools & a spa.

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★ 4.8

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Polished luxury hotel with tennis, 3 beaches & a helipad, plus restaurants, bars & a seasonal spa.

★ 4.7

King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Elegant quarters in an upscale 1930s hotel featuring a gym & a restaurant with Acropolis views.

★ 4.6

Electra Palace Athens

Classic Old Town property with a spa, a fitness center & rooftop dining overlooking the Acropolis.

★ 4.6

Herodion Hotel

Modern quarters in a stylish hotel with an elegant restaurant & a rooftop terrace with hot tubs.

★ 4.3

Grand Hyatt Athens

Sleek quarters in a polished hotel offering 2 restaurants & a rooftop pool, plus a spa & a gym.

★ 4.3

Wyndham Grand Athens

Polished lodging featuring a restaurant & a spa, plus a rooftop terrace with a pool & a bar/eatery.

★ 4.3

Hôtel Melia Athènes

Contemporary hotel with complimentary Wi-Fi, plus dining, an outdoor pool & a fitness room.

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Country

Good to know about Greece

Good to know

Greece essentials

CapitalAthen

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

LanguageGriechisch

Time difference from CET+1 Std.

Flight time from Zurichca. 2,5–3 Std.

Visa for Swiss passport holdersvisumfrei (Schengen)

ElectricityType C / F · 230 V

Emergency number112

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Kosten

How much does a trip to Athen cost?

Was kostet Griechenland? — Tagesbudget

Günstiger als sein Ruf — ausser du landest im Juli auf Santorin. Fähren kosten mehr als gedacht.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 25	CHF 50	CHF 120
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 25	CHF 45	CHF 90
Transport & Fährenpro Tag	CHF 15	CHF 25	CHF 55
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 5	CHF 20	CHF 40
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 70	CHF 140	CHF 300

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 980 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter; Kurs 1 CHF = 1.22 USD = 1.08 EUR). Unterkunft = Doppelzimmer geteilt durch zwei. Ohne internationale Flüge, Visum und Versicherung. Fähren sind mit zwei bis drei Überfahrten pro zehn Tage gerechnet. Hochsaison liegt 30–50 % über den mittleren Werten; Santorin und Mykonos nochmals deutlich darüber. Zusätzlich vor Ort: Klima-Abgabe von 1.50–10 EUR pro Zimmer und Nacht.

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