Discover Zurich
Known more as a business and financial center Zurich has plenty to offer with its snow-capped peaks, crisp alpine lakes, and an exciting nightlife to the visiting tourist to make a stay memorable.
Snuggled within the Alps on the edge of Lake Zurich and located in the country’s central region, Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city.
The Old Town clustered around the lakefront has Zurich’s main churches the Grossmünster Church, Fraumünster Church with its striking stained glass windows, and St. Peter’s Church with its massive clock face (the largest in Europe)all must see popular tourist attractions.
Over 50 museums and art galleries in Zurich reveal its thriving arts and cultural scene. Popular among these are the Landesmuseum, dedicated to Swiss history; the Reitberg Museum, which showcases an impressive collection of Asian art; the Circus Museum, the only one of its kind in Switzerland; and the Johann Jacobs Museum, which features an exhibition about the cultural history of coffee.
Zurich’s Opera House is world-renowned for its musical and ballet productions.
Bahnhofstrasse is the heart of Zurich’s shopping district. Designer boutiques, large department stores, and souvenir shops fill this area to satisfy your desire. Zurich’s other main shopping districts are those of Niederdorf and Storchengasse in the Old Town.
With over 500 bars, clubs, and discos to choose from Zurich nightlife has something for everyone.
Zurich is an easily walkable compact city but with a car you could explore the areas around Zurich.
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt are car hire companies to look after your car hire needs.