This is Zurich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and its economic and financial centre. This city in the north of the country can be found on
Lake Zurich and the
Limmat River and is a top travel destination.
Discover Zurich
Start things off by wandering through Zurich’s
old town and marvelling at its historic buildings, then make a stop at the
Lindenhof and enjoy the view of the city and the lake: and this is just the start of your tour of discovery through Zurich. The tour continues on to
Niederdorf and the city’s landmark: the
Grossmünster church. Cross the Münsterbrücke bridge – a popular spot to stop and take a photo – and you’ll reach the
Fraumünster, with its famous stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. A walk through
Bahnhofstrasse to Lake Zurich will round off your day of sightseeing nicely.
Zurich, a city of gourmet pleasures
No other Swiss city has such a diverse range of
restaurants, bars and cafés as Zurich. Here, you’ll find traditional guild parlours or classic gourmet temples. As well as Mediterranean, exotic, hip restaurants and uncomplicated inns or restaurants right by the lake. Be inspired by the wide range of restaurants on offer. What’s more: Zurich also has its own
food festival.
Water and nature in the heart of the city
This is what makes Swiss cities like Zurich so attractive: you are in a metropolis, but surrounded by water and nature at the same time.
Lake Zurich is the city’s main draw. Whether on a
lake tour or while taking a dip in the clear water. The Limmat River also flows through Zurich and offers swimming spots as well as some wonderful places to eat and drink. Nature is omnipresent in Zurich: many
parks and the city’s local mountain
Uetliberg make your stay in the city an experience surrounded by nature.
Around Zurich
From Zurich, it is well worth taking a boat trip to
Rapperswil, or a train ride to
Winterthur or
Baden. A sweet detour: a visit to the
Lindt Home of Chocolate, around 15 minutes from Zurich. The
Rhine Falls are also not far away. And if you want to hit the ski slopes in winter, you can quickly reach the
Flumserberg or the
Hoch-Ybrig from Zurich.
Experience Zurich for less
With the
Zürich Card, you benefit from many discounts in restaurants, museums and shops and travel free of charge on public transport. An additional free luxury: Zurich has 1,200 fountains that provide fresh drinking water.
