Zurich · Northern Switzerland · Switzerland · Photo: Pexels
The Happening Swiss City
Switzerland's largest city blends old-world charm with cosmopolitan sophistication. Stroll along the lakefront, shop the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse, and discover one of Europe's most diverse dining scenes — all within walking distance of the historic Altstadt.
Zurich · Northern Switzerland · Switzerland · Photo: Pexels
Six essentials, carefully organized — everything you need to plan your visit to Zurich.
From traditional Swiss fondue to Indian and Japanese — find every cuisine in the city.
Designer boutiques, department stores, supermarkets, and authentic Swiss souvenirs.
Trusted tour operators for city tours, mountain trips, and unforgettable day trips.
Zoo, museums, lake activities, and adventures that keep kids happy.
From self-drive rentals to private drivers and reliable airport transfer services.
The story of Zurich — from Roman Turicum to the world's most liveable lake city.
Read the story16 videos: the city from above, the old town, the mountain excursion, the food and the shopping. Tap any picture to play it on the big screen; videos in other languages are marked.
Nearly two hours through the old town, the lakefront and the Limmat quays.
From the main station through the shopping streets to the lake.
A local guide's list: Uetliberg, Lindenhof, the Grossmünster, the lake.
The round trip from Bürkliplatz past the lakeside villages.
The city's own mountain, reached by S-Bahn in twenty minutes.
A walk down one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world.
The lanes on the right bank of the Limmat, with their cafés and small shops.
TOPJAW's tour of the places the city's own cooks go to.
Zurich Tourism's own guide to eating well without a reservation.
Mark Wiens on the city's two best-known dishes.
The city's own guide to the markets at the main station, Sechseläutenplatz and the Niederdorf.
The Wienachtsdorf on Sechseläutenplatz under fresh snow.
A German television travel programme on the city.
The ten sights of Zurich, in German.
Twelve things to do in Zurich, with the lake cruise and the food.
One day in Zurich, with cheese fondue.
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