Switzerland's largest city, Zürich finds itself ideally situated in a picturesque alpine setting. The Limmat River runs through the city centre into the breathtaking expanse of Lake Zürich. From Niederdorfstrasse in Zürich's Old Town to the former industrial area and currently hip district of Zürich West, the city is brimming with nightlife. For a great taste of Swiss life in a stunning setting, be sure to check out this entirely enticing destination.
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Download Zurich Pocket Guide View all guides »The city was beautiful so was Lucerne we took a daytrip up mount Titlis that went through Lucerne so we got to see a bit of it before going up the mountain, the day trip was definitely worth it.
Insider Tip:The chocolate factory trip is not in the factory it's to the factory outlet store
Beautiful but extremely expensive....200 Franken is nothing...really...do a day-trip to Vaduz....worth it! :-)
zurich is a very good little get around, its not large and with a bike can be done very easily. there are plenty of things to do on foot too, like hiking up the hills that surround it or walking round the lake and also swimming in the lake. but where is stayed was completly different it was in the red light district of sorts and was alot of pubs and very very crazy people making for good drinking and even better people watching. these are two different worlds inside zurich. check out both
Insider Tip:hire a bike and keep on the move
The city center has not much to see; just some churches which are not so beautifully decorated. The river and lake are a good place to see. Also worth visiting are Rapperswil and Üetliberg. These are suburban areas. Üetliberg offers are a good view of Zurich from 2000 ft and can be reached in about 20 mins by S-Bahn.
Insider Tip:If you want to save on food expenses, the Coop supermarket near the central station has some ready to eat heated items. You may try those.
Absolutely fabulous city, very clean, open, and outdoorsy. We were only there for 3 days, two nights, and definitely wish we could have stayed longer. There is so much to do and see. Don't miss just wandering around old town, swimming in the river (up stream from Old Town; swimming in the river in Old Town is illegal), and exploring the parks along the river front and along Lake Zurich itself. The Old Town is rich with history, and the churches are lovely. The city seems welcoming to travelers.
Insider Tip:Rent bikes for free (20 Franc deposit) in the train station or near the Museum (immediately beside the train station). You should return them each night (rental closes at 9:30 pm), but you receive your deposit back and can rent again the next day. The city is easily walkable, but also definitely made for biking, and biking is the fastest way to see the city.
Home to some of the highest mountains, deepest lakes, and greenest pastures on the continent, Switzerland is one of the most picturesque destinations you will ever visit. For the purpose of this trip, however, we have homed in on four of its major cities which serve as gateways to all this remarkable country has to offer.
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