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Along sparkling Lake
Zürich lies Switzerland's sophisticated jewel
Zürich. Filled with luxurious shops, art galleries and
a large assortment of museums, Zürich is a cultural
mecca. You'll also enjoy its alpine panoramas, cobbled
streets, charming historical buildings, haute cuisine and
cozy cafes. You may even have time to take in a play in one
of Zürich's many theatres before departing the largest
city in Switzerland.
Things
to do and see:
- Indulge yourself
window shopping on the famed
Bahnhofstrasse.
- Appreciate fine art
at Kunsthaus gallery.
- Tour the fascinating
Swiss National Museum for historical perspective
on this unique alpine country.
- Drift lazily on
Lake Zürich or tour the amazing
Zürichhorn Gardens or the beautiful
Zoological Gardens that boast more than 2,000
animals.
- Explore the nearby
region's lush vineyards and wineries.
Visiting
surrounding areas:
As Switzerland's largest
city, Zürich often serves as the starting point for
many Swiss destinations. With its International Airport and
extensive train system, a visit to elegant Zürich can
extend into a full exploration of the beautiful sights of
Switzerland.
Suggested Excursions:
- Guided
Walking Tour of
Zürich:
Start off at the Bahnhofstrasse, the famed shopping area
and enter the picturesque old part of the city by
crossing the river Limmat. Pass city hall, Grossmuenster
Church and the Lindenhof, then visit St. Peters Church
and Fraumuenster Church to see the Chagall
windows.
- Trolley
Tour of Zürich:
Get to know the city on a nostalgic trolley car. In-depth
descriptions of the city are provided via
headphones.
- Limmat
/ Zürichhorn
Cruise:
Explore Zürich by boat: from the Limmat River you
will see both the old and new parts of central
Zürich with views of the Fraumuenster and
Grossmuenster churches. Continue on to Lake Zürich
for another splendid city view.
- Excursion
to Schaffhausen & the
Rhinefall: At
the foot of Munot Fortress lies the old city of
Schaffhausen, built on terraces on the north bank of the
Rhine. Enjoy a walking tour through one of the most
attractive towns of Switzerland with its ancient streets
and alleys. Continue to Europe's biggest falls, the Rhine
Falls, located a short ride away. The river is 150 m wide
and plunges from a height of 21 m, with an average flow
of 700 cubic m of water per second.
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