Travel Guide

Zurich

Switzerland

Best time to go: May–September, December

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Sights

  • Old town and Grossmünster – The twin towers are the city's landmark – worth the climb.
  • Fraumünster – The stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
  • Lindenhof – A quiet square overlooking the Limmat and the old town.
  • Lakeside promenade and lido – In summer, swim right in town – in the river or the lake.
  • Uetliberg – The local mountain with views over the city, lake and Alps.
  • Swiss National Museum – Swiss history in a castle-like building by the station.
  • Kunsthaus – One of Switzerland's major art collections.

Food & nightlife

  • Zurich-style veal – Veal in cream sauce with rösti.
  • Luxemburgerli – Little macarons from the confectioner on Paradeplatz.
  • Zürich West – A nightlife district under the viaduct and in old factories.
  • Niederdorf – Lanes full of taverns, bars and fondue restaurants.

Day trips

  • Rhine Falls – Central Europe's largest waterfall, with boats to the rock.
  • Rapperswil – The town of roses on the upper lake – lovely by boat.
  • Einsiedeln – A baroque abbey with the Black Madonna.

Good to know

When to go
May–September, December
Getting around
Trams, S-Bahn and boats (ZVV); the train takes just over ten minutes from the airport to the main station.
Tipping
Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power
Plug type J/C, 230 V.
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

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