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Zurich

Zurich
Destination Guide

The Ultimate Guide Before You Plan for your Next Trip

Well famous for its unpolluted environment and scenic ambience, Zurich is a place where traditionalism and urban modernisation mingle . Here tourists can visit various heartthrobing museums which magnets them. Because of the city's close distance to tourist resorts in the Swiss Alps and its mountainous scenery, it is often referred to as the "portal to the Alps". It is the financial centre of Switzerland and houses the stock exchange and the headquarters of a large number of national and international companies. National and international media agencies as well as most of the national TV channel companies are also located here. Because Zurich is the central node of the Swiss-wide train network and also runs the biggest and busiest international airport in the country, it generally is the first place where tourists arrive. Zürich offers so many sights to see. A relaxed stroll through the city reveals something amazing at every corner: architectural highlights, Night life ,historic squares, streets and districts, churches, works of art and much more.

Attractions in Zurich

Zurich’s well-preserved Old Town on the banks of the Limmat River is home to countless places of interest that are just waiting to be discovered.

Culture

Culture

Culture

Zurich is a major art gallery center, offering a choice of over 50 museums. Innovative theatre productions and concerts – from classical to modern – are just some of the highlights featured on the tightly-packed calendar of events.

Nightlife

Nightlife

Nightlife

A total of some 500 bars, nightclubs and discotheques provide a wide range of entertainment after dark. During the mild summer evenings, the cosy bars and lounges at the river and lakeside bathing areas are the ultimate meeting place.

Shopping

Shopping

Shopping

From extravagant articles made in Zurich right through to international luxury labels sold at the Bahnhofstrasse stores. Shopping in Zurich inspires the fashion-conscious and delights lovers of luxury.

Sport & Fun

Sport & Fun

Sport & Fun

In Zurich, everyone can find a way to get – and stay – in shape: from the free rent-a-bike service, to swimming in Zurich’s rivers and lake, right through to adventure sport – the choice is yours!