Kreis 7 is noble, academic and central and it is located above the hectic city center. The upper district 7 is a residential area that stretches over the wooded slopes of the Adlisberg and the Zürichberg. Here is the Zurich Zoo with leopards, elephants and a rainforest house. Traditional Swiss restaurants include the Degenried restaurant in the forest and the elegant Dolder Grand Hotel, which was built at the end of the 19th century and offers panoramic views of the city.

The nearby Dolder Sports outdoor pool offers an ice skating rink, mini golf and a pool. The view from the Sonnenberg has also been opened to the public since the late 19th century. FIFA headquarters are located there. District 7 is one of the largest districts in the city of Zurich.

Witikon, which is located at the highest point in district 7, allows a beautiful view of the city from many places. Witikon itself is also known as the 'Quartier on the Horizon' because, conversely, the roofs of the Witikon houses also tower over the city center, for example from Bürkliplatz on the horizon. Witikon is often in the sun above the city fog. The first clinic of the Hirslanden private clinic group was built in Zurich, in the Hirslanden district. The Balgrist University Hospital is right next door. On the Zürichberg and above the Klusplatz there are still many villas with huge gardens but you can see more and more modern apartment complexes.

The Kunsthaus and the Pfauen theater on Heimplatz offers culture enthusiasts many interesting exhibitions and performances.