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Zurich - Switzerland
Though Zurich isn't the capital of Switzerland, it is the country's largest and most important city.  It is the economic hub of Switzerland and a center of international banking and finance.  The friendly business climate has also attracted many of the world's top corporations and lots of high-tech industries.  Consequently, Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it is also consistently ranked as the most livable.

Zurich sits at the northern end of the Lake Zurich along the banks of the Limmat River.  Most of the city's tourist attractions are located in the...Read More

Hotels In Zurich

This hotel is known for its superb and much loved hospitality for the past 650 years.  The...
A five-star hotel with modern architecture, the Park Hyatt provides internet, transport, shopping,...
For those who do not want to splurge, Hotel Adler is just the place for them. Located in the heart...
Eden au Lac Zurich is one of the leading Swiss luxury hotels and is ideally located 5 minutes away...

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Driving in Zurich is not ...
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Zurich Airport is the largest and ...
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Zurich and its suburbs have an ...
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Taxis in Zurich can be hired by ...
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Zurich - Switzerland

Zurich History
Zurich has been consistently settled since the Roman Empire, though humans have lived in the area since prehistoric times.  The first historical reference is from 15BC, when a military base was established.  The nearby town was called Turicum.  Little is known about Zurich's history throughout the early middle ages.  The area was controlled by a succession of Germanic tribes.

In 853AD, Ludwig the German built a convent overtop the graves of Zurich's patron saints, Felix and Regula.  The convent quickly rose in importance and in 1045 was granted the right... read more

Widder Hotel
Perhaps the finest hotel in the city, the Widder Hotel is located in Zurich’s old town but is...
Hotel zum Storchen
Located along the shores of River Limmat, Hotel zum Storchen is also within the confines of the Old...
Baur au lac
Frequented by celebrities, politicians and other public figures, the Baur au lac overlooks the...
Park Hyatt Zurich
A five-star hotel with modern architecture, the Park Hyatt provides internet, transport, shopping,...
ALDEN Hotel Splügenschloss
The ALDEN Hotel Splugenschloss is an intimate 5 star boutique hotel which is situated 5 minutes...
The Dolder Grand
This five star hotel boasts 173 luxurious rooms and suites with panoramic views of the city. The...

TOD’s
This store has top-class designer footwear. Customers are spoilt for choice with regard to the...
Brunos
A clothing store that caters to both men and women, Brunos has some of the most expensive clothing...
Franz Carl Weber
This three-storey toy store is every child’s dream come true. There are specialty toys, souvenirs...
Globus
This is a top-notch departmental store that has everything from clothes to shoes to toys to...
Jamarico
The store’s appeal lies in the burgeoning youth market of Zurich. It consists of trendy, hip...
Peter und Vreni Schuhmode
This shoe store stocks over 70 brands including American ones which can be quite affordable for the...

The Christmas Market
as the name suggests, is also set up in Niederdorf some weeks before Christmas where locals sell...
Art International Zurich
Art International Zurich rounds up some of the best artists and galleries in some five continents...
The Opera Ball
has to its credit international opera stars that perform alongside the Zurich Opera Orchestra. The...
The Krieslauf
4 - 5 May: is a haven for art lovers who can explore at length Zurich’s art, culture and fashion...
The Caliente
is a Latin American festival with highlights such as dancing, food specialities and, of course, the...
The Zurich Marathon
starts and ends at Hohe Landiwiese, with participants running around some of the main sight-seeing...

Kronenhalle (Swiss)
This restaurant is famous for its exquisite Swiss food and desserts that melt in the mouth. If you...
Widder Hotel (international)
One of the best and most expensive hotels in town, the Widder Hotel restaurant offers top-notch...
Petermann's Kunststuben (French)
Located along the shores of Lake Zurich, the Kunstsuben not only offers great French food but also...
Casa Ferlin (Italian)
With an intimate feel to it thanks to antique wall hangings, a fire place and dark colours, the...
Blaue Ente
Blaue Ente (Swiss and international with a seasonal menu) – Loosely translated as ‘Blue...
Haus zum Ruden (Swiss)
Housed in a historic 13th-century building, the Ruden has three different dining halls, each of...

Fast facts
Location: Zurich canton, North Central Switzerland; situated at the tip of Lake Zurich.
Dialling code: 41
Emergency numbers
Police: 117
Ambulance: 144
Fire brigade: 118
Population: 350,200 (city); 1.2 million (Zurich canton).
Languages:  The official language is Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch)
Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from March to October).
Average January temperatures: -0.5°C (31°F)
Average July temperatures: 18°C (64°F)
Annual rainfall: 1,142mm (45 inches)
 
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When To Go

When to Go
Zurich has four distinct seasons and a fairly cool climate.  Average high temperatures in the summer are in the low twenties, with only a couple days each year above 30C.  Average highs in ...

Kids In Tow

Kids in Tow
Switzerland is famous for toys ranging from trains to wooden carved toys and the ...

Health & Safety

Health and safety
Zurich is perhaps one of the safest cities in the world with an extremely low crime rate. However, it is wise to keep track of your ...