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About Zürich, Switzerland

Discover the ultimate guide to Zürich, Switzerland. From its picturesque streets and stunning architecture to world-renowned museums and delicious cuisine, this city has something for everyone. Experience the best of Swiss culture and history with our travel tips and recommendations. Start planning your trip to Zürich today!

Zürich, Switzerland is a beautiful and historic city that is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife. Located in the heart of Switzerland, Zürich is a popular travel destination that is perfect for those who want to experience the best of Swiss culture and hospitality.

One of the most popular attractions in Zürich is the Old Town, which is home to some of the city's most beautiful buildings and landmarks. Here, visitors can explore the winding streets and alleys, visit the museums and galleries, or simply enjoy the street performers and musicians. Other popular attractions in Zürich include the Grossmünster Cathedral, the Fraumünster Church, and the Swiss National Museum.

In addition to its many cultural attractions, Zürich is also known for its incredible food and wine scene. The city is home to many excellent restaurants, cafes, and bars, where visitors can enjoy the best of Swiss cuisine and hospitality. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional Swiss fondue, a hearty meat dish, or a delicious dessert, Zürich has something to offer.

For those who love the outdoors, Zürich is also a great destination. The city is located on the banks of Lake Zürich, which offers plenty of opportunities for boating, swimming, and water sports. There are also many beautiful parks and gardens in the city, including the Botanical Garden and the Chinese Garden.

Overall, Zürich is a great destination for travelers who want to experience the best of Swiss culture, food, and hospitality. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or just having fun, Zürich has something to offer everyone. So why not plan your next trip to Zürich today and experience all that this beautiful city has to offer?

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Popular Stays in Zürich, Switzerland

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Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich

This upscale hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Zurich. The hotel lies just a short driving distance away from the historical centre of the city. The nearest train station is Zurich. This hotel offers visitors close proximity to a number of attractions, as well as a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. This hotel enjoys a sophisticated design. The guest rooms are elegantly styled, offering modern amenities for added convenience. The hotel provides a delightful restaurant, where delicious dishes can be enjoyed. The hotel also offers a conference room, for the convenience of business travellers.

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St. Gotthard

This first-class hotel boasts a strategic setting at the heart of Zurich. The hotel is situated on the renowned Bahnhofstrasse, lying opposite the central railway station. The hotel is located a mere 15 minutes' train ride away from Zurich Airport. This wonderful hotel offers a great setting from which to explore the abundance of attractions that this charming city has to offer. This traditional hotel enjoys a stunning architectural design, dating back to the late 19th century. The hotel tempts guests with the promise of unrivalled luxury and comfort. The guest rooms are sumptuously appointed, featuring functional space and a refreshing ambience, in which to rest and work in comfort. The hotel offers a seemingly boundless array of exemplary facilities, which are sure to impress even the most discerning traveller.

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Krone Unterstrass

This charming hotel is centrally situated in Zurich. The hotel is located just a short distance away from the main attractions that this sophisticated city has to offer. The hotel is situated within easy access of a wealth of shopping opportunities, dining options and entertainment venues. This wonderful hotel welcomes guests with warm hospitality and excellent service. The guest rooms are elegantly appointed, bathing visitors in the utmost in comfort and luxury. The hotel features a range of exemplary facilities and services. Guests can enjoy delightful dining in the restaurant, where Mediterranean cuisine is sure to tempt the taste buds.

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Novotel Zurich City West

The 4-star Novotel Zurich City West has everything for an ideal stay with its renovated Scandinavian style rooms. Direct connections to the airport and downtown, within 15min. Sports lovers will get their money's worth in the hotel's fitness & pool area or Limmat. The hotel's restaurant & bar offer culinary specialties. The courtyard terrace is a hidden jewel of peace in the hubbub of Zurich.

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Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport

The Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport is located in Glattbrugg, just five minutes from Zurich Airport. The 305 spacious rooms with free WIFI ensure a relaxed feel-good atmosphere for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is also ideal for meetings and conferences with up to 400 participants. The hotels two restaurants offer a wide range of international and seasonal dishes, and the bar invites you to enjoy a drink in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Crowne Plaza Zurich

A four-star hotel in trendy Zurich West with free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and easy access to the city centre. Crowne Plaza Zurich hotel offers four-star accommodation in the trendy Zurich West district, with fast routes to the heart of the city. Stroll five minutes to the nearby tram stop and reach Zurich Old Town in 10 minutes, or walk 15 minutes to Hardbruecke train station. Drivers enjoy easy access to the A1, A2 and A3 motorways, as well as secure hotel parking, while Zurich Airport is only a 15-minute drive away. Start your day with a swim at Holmes Place Health Club, then head to central Zurich to explore historic Lindenhof, Grossmuenster Church and Bahnhofstrasse. Later, have a drink in our chic bar before attending a match at Letzigrund Stadium, only three minutes' walk from the hotel. Zurich West's lively nightlife scene and concerts at MAAG Halle are less than two kilometers away. Business travellers stay Completely Connected with fast Wi-Fi and a 24-hour Business Centre. Meet colleagues over a delicious meal in our restaurant. For larger events, 11 high-tech meeting rooms suit every sort of function, while our ballroom can host up to 450 people. Allow our dedicated Crowne Plaza Meeting Director to handle the details. When the day is done, sink into premium bedding, order fresh food with 24-hour room service, switch on the TV and relax . Dear Guest, kindly be informed that the pool in our Holmes Place Health Club will be temporarily closed from the 13th until the 18th of October due to maintenance work being done. We are happy to welcome you back to use our pool on the 19th of October.

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Sorell Hotel Seidenhof

Modern building, refurbishing on 2003, located in the heart of the Zurich city center, direct at the famouse Bahnhofstrasse and within walking distance for shopping, business and banking district. Numerous bars and restaurants are located in the hotel's immediate vicinity along Lake Zurich. All 84 guests room are spaciously designed in urban style, equipped with convenient amenities that guests will need during the stay, ensuring that the needs of business and leisure travellers are fully met. Zurich Airport is 9 km away from the hotel.

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Züri By Fassbind

The Z'ri by Fassbind**** opened in 2017 with its 167 top modern rooms. Designed by the star architects Gigon & Guyer the rooms are equipped with A/C, minibar, safe, coffee & tea facilities, iron and iron board, flat screens, hairdryer and small amenities. Wireless is available free of charge in the whole hotel. A business corner with a printer is available in the lobby. The rooms are designed with large soundproofed windows for lots of daylight and a quiet sleep. The brand new beds will provide a excellent sleep and a desk will suite you enough space to work. A fitness room and a sauna can be used free of charge during its opening hours. The payable underground parking is available for the clients. At the Escher Wyss Platz (50 m from the hotel) you can reach each part of Zurich within a few minutes. From Bahnhof Hardbrücke, you reach the airport within 10 minutes and the Zurich Hauptbahnhof within 1 station. The motorway Zurich City you will reach within 2 km to get to your preferred destination. Located in the trendy part of Zurich the Hotel is located in the best location to explore Zurich and its nightlife. The reception is at your service during 24 hours.

Things to do in Zürich, Switzerland

Choose from a range of unique experiences and fun activities in Zürich, Switzerland

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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

If you want to experience all of the outstanding things Zurich has to offer in a single sightseeing outing, this is the tour package for you. Experience the town on this unique city tour with detailed commentaries in one of eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi. The air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city. The route leads across the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center of the lake with a view of the snow-capped mountains, part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You’ll see the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. At the two most scenic viewpoints we will make a short photo stop.

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eTukTuk Private Tour - Central Zurich and Surroundings

Experience Zurich's diversity on our eTukTuk city tour! Glide through the charming Old Town and modern Zurich West. Discover the history and dynamics of the city. Book now for a unique sightseeing adventure!

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Zurich Highlights Sightseeing Tour

Discover the highlights of Zurich, Switzerland's business and cultural hub, on this classic sightseeing coach tour. Enjoy a photo stop at the lake, pass by famous sights like the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum and enjoy breathtaking views from the Zürichberg district. Cruise the university quarter where Einstein once studied and follow your guide on an informative walk through the medieval Old Town.

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Mount Pilatus (Private Tour)

Mount Pilatus – the Golden Round Trip has it all! Enjoy the scenic private drive through splendid countryside and a visit of the charming city of Lucerne. Ascent by different aerial cable cars to beautiful Mt. Pilatus with possibilities of easy hikes and gorgeous photo opportunities. Descent by the world's steepest cogwheel railway followed by a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

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Lucerne and Mount Rigi - Queen of the Mountains - Private Trip from Zurich

The driver-guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel in Zurich to start the private trip to the enchanting Lucerne City and enjoy exploring the main sights: as the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne among others. Later, you will proceed on to the panoramic part of your journey to discover Mount Rigi. To reach the mount, you have two options, by taking the boat trip from Lucerne or we can drive you to the station to take the cogwheel. In case of taking the boat trip, the route will be like this: • Scenic boat cruise from Lucerne to Weggis • Ascent with the mountain railway from Weggis to Rigi-Kulm • Descent with the mountain railway from Rigi-Kulm to Rigi-Kaltbad (or Weggis) • Descent with the aerial cableway from Rigi-Kaltbad to Weggis • Return cruise by boat from Weggis to Lucerne After finishing Mount Rigi experience, the driver will pick you up from any desired place, could be from Weggis if you won’t take the return boat or from Lucerne.

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Mount Titlis (Private Tour)

Enjoy the breath-taking views of the Swiss Alps from the Rotair revolving cable car bringing you up to a world of snow and glaciers. On top fantastic views of the Swiss Alps and many different activities in this winter wonderland await you. Visit the Glacier Cave and pass over Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk and take a ride with the Ice Flyer which brings you close to the crevasses and the Glacier Park where you can experience snow tubing even in summer!

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Travel with Swissness

Dear travellers, since 1992, when I began my studies as an expert in tourism at the International School of Tourism in Zürich, my life has been completed thanks to representing this wonderful country to people from all over the world. Today we work for the most important companies from this country as a guide and driver. we know every corner of this beautiful paradise made by hand. We know their traditions and customs, their best routes and the best places that few tourists have had the opportunity to enjoy. We have had the great opportunity to guide very important people of different cultures and we have excellent references. Our passion for this job will offer you an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. We will make you feel at home. Welcome to Switzerland, the whole year around! The slowness gives us the time to enjoy what we do.

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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein (Private Tour)

Afternoon excursion on the route of the Grand Tour of Switzerland to the spectacular Northern Switzerland. Discover the stunning Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall followed by the visit of the medieval town of Stein am Rhein.

Why People Love Zürich, Switzerland

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Zurich Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and city tour
Hoewel ik eerst in de veronderstelling was dat de speurtocht ook in het nederlands zou zijn (niet dus) was het toch heel geslaagd. Een mooie route door Zürich met wetenwaardigheden en moeilijke puzzle vragen. Toen wij als gezin (2 volwassenen en 1 kind van 10 jaar oud) eenmaal aan de gang waren k...

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Zurich Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and city tour
Für uns war oft nicht ganz klar, was die Frage ist, weshalb wir sehr viele Tipps benutzen mussten. Vor allem das 1. Rätsel war sehr unverständlich für uns. Zudem war es in den meisten fällen nicht nötig, vor Ort zu sein, was wir schade fanden.

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Zurich Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and city tour
Super activity, highly recommended!The kids did not complain at any time of the route, which was great !

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zürich

What are some must-see attractions in Zurich?

Zurich has many attractions to offer, including the historic old town, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the Zurich Zoo. Other popular attractions include the Swiss National Museum, the Kunsthaus Zurich art museum, and the Fraumnster church, which features stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall. For amazing views of the city, check out the Uetliberg mountain or take a boat tour on Lake Zurich.

What are some fun outdoor activities to do in Zurich?

In the summer, swimming in the Limmat River is a popular activity. You can also rent a paddle boat on Lake Zurich, or take a hike in the nearby Alps. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding are popular activities, with many ski resorts located within an hour's drive of Zurich.

What are some great places to eat in Zurich?

Zurich has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, ranging from traditional Swiss cuisine to international options. Some popular restaurants include Kronenhalle, which has been a favorite of artists and writers for over 100 years, and the vegetarian restaurant Hiltl, which is the oldest continuously operating vegetarian restaurant in the world. For a casual meal, try a traditional Swiss dish like raclette or fondue at one of the many restaurants in the old town.

What are some of the best neighborhoods to explore in Zurich?

The old town is a must-see, with its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. The trendy district of Zurich West is also worth a visit, with its art galleries, restaurants, and nightlife. For a more relaxed vibe, head to the Seefeld neighborhood, which is located on the shores of Lake Zurich and is home to many parks and gardens.

What is the best time of year to visit Zurich?

Zurich is a year-round destination, with something to offer in every season. The summer months are the most popular, with warm weather and many outdoor activities. Winter is also a great time to visit, with skiing and snowboarding available in the nearby Alps. Spring and fall are less crowded and offer cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage.

What are some good day trips from Zurich?

There are many great day trips you can take from Zurich, including a visit to the Rhine Falls, which is Europe's largest waterfall. The city of Lucerne is also worth a visit, with its beautiful lake and historic old town. For a more adventurous day trip, consider taking a train to the top of the Jungfrau mountain, which offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps.

What are some unique experiences to have in Zurich?

One unique experience is visiting the thermal baths at the Thermalbad & Spa Zurich, which offers incredible views of the city from its rooftop pool. Another unique experience is visiting the FIFA World Football Museum, which is dedicated to the history of soccer. You can also take a chocolate-making class at one of Zurich's many chocolatiers, or go on a street art tour of the city's many murals.

What are some family-friendly activities to do in Zurich?

The Zurich Zoo is a great family-friendly attraction, with over 4,000 animals from around the world. The Swiss Science Center Technorama is another fun option, with hands-on exhibits and experiments for kids of all ages. You can also rent bikes and explore the city's many parks and gardens, or take a boat tour on Lake Zurich.

What are some good accommodations in Zurich?

Zurich has a wide variety of accommodations to choose from, ranging from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels. Some popular options include the Baur au Lac, which is located on the shores of Lake Zurich, and the Widder Hotel, which is located in the heart of the old town. For a more budget-friendly option, consider staying at the Zurich Youth Hostel, which is located near the train station and offers great views of the city.

What are some tips for getting around Zurich?

Zurich has a great public transportation system, which includes buses, trams, and trains. The best option for visitors is to purchase a Zurich Card, which offers unlimited rides on public transportation as well as discounts on many attractions and restaurants. Walking and biking are also popular options, with many bike rental shops located throughout the city.

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