Zurich
“It is always easy to create an ordinary city; what is difficult is to create an extraordinary one, peaceful and restful one, smart and tidy, artful and cultivated one, in short, a livable one! And Zurich is such a city!”― Mehmet Murat ildan
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is the heart of country’s economy. Based on the lake of Zurich, the city combines both urban life and nature. Rich in culture and history the city offers a vast amount of museums and art galleries for you to revisit the past like the Landesmuseum which has collections dating back to the prehistoric era, or the Cabaret Voltaire where the Dadaism movement started. In terms of history, the architecture speaks for itself particularly in the Old Town which was registered as a Swiss Heritage site for its historic monuments. Home of high-end shopping and luxurious lifestyle Zurich offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs for you to enjoy on your trip while embracing nature’s side of the city.
Activities
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Arboretum, Zurich
A short walk from the FIFA museum, this botanical garden and park on Lake Zurich’s Northern shore opened in 1887, marking an important milestone in Zurich’s development from a town into a city.
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Bäckeranlage, Zurich
Urban park offering grassy lawn areas, a restaurant and a pavilion hosting summer concerts.
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Chinese Garden, Zurich
On the right bank of Lake Zurich is a Chinese garden funded by Kunming, Zurich’s twin city in 1994.
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Church of St. Peter, Zurich
Zurich’s oldest and only baroque Parish church was built in the 9th-century and its clock face is also Europe’s largest, at almost 9m in diameter.
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Enge Swimming Area Bar, Zurich
At first glance, this outdoor swimming area next to the Arboretum doesn’t really scream “all-year-activity”, but with a pool for Summer and sauna in Winter, it is just that.
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FIFA World Football Museum, Zurich
A 5-minute walk away from the Arboretum, this museum explains the history of FIFA and the World Cup through interactive displays covering more than 3000m2 over three floors.
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Fraumünster Church, Zurich
This former Benedictine abbey in Zurich’s Old Town is one of the city’s oldest and largest churches. It was founded in 853 CE by Louis the German and his daughters.
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Grossmünster, Zurich
This Romanesque, Evangelical Protestant church in Zurich’s Old Town was built on the spot where Charlemagne discovered the graves of Zurich’s patron saints, Felix and Regula, while out horse riding. Or so legend has it.
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Lindenhof Hill, Zurich
This square, 25 meters above the centre of Zurich’s Old Town is dense in history with prehistoric, Roman and medieval remains.
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Museum Rietberg, Zurich
A short stroll from the lakeside, next to the Rieter Park is the only museum in Switzerland dedicated to non-European cultures, which was established in 1952.
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Park Platzspitz, Zurich
This is one of Zurich’s oldest green areas. During the 14th-century it was used for hunting and shooting, eventually leading to the Knabenschiessen shooting contest being founded here. It’s in the city centre, opposite the main station and next to the national museum, making it a perfect, easy-to-reach spot to take a sightseeing break for a stroll or picnic.
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Rieter Park, Zurich
With over 70000m2 of space, and a short walk from the lakeside this is Zurich’s largest landscaped garden which was developed in 1855, at the same time as the adjoining Rietberg Museum.
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Swiss National Museum, Zurich
Built in 1898 by Gustav Gull next to Zurich’s main station, ressembles a French Renaissance chateau, with towers, courts and a park.
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Zurich Zoo
Although seemingly detached from the busy city, this Zoo is actually easily accessible by tram.
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Zürich Opera House, Zürich
Zürich Opera House is an opera house in the Swiss city of Zürich. Located at the Sechseläutenplatz, it has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891, and also houses the Bernhard-Theater Zürich. It is also home to the Zürich Ballet. Read more.
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