Surrounded by a varied landscape of water, gentle hills and stunning views of the Alps when the weather is clear, Zurich is Switzerland's business center, but a short walk from the bustling center there is still a quiet, small town feel. The city grew along the shores of Lake Zurich, dotted with picturesque lake steamers and sailboats, and the Limmat, which feeds into it, divides the town, with equally picturesque promenades and swim spots. Art, architecture and culture thrive, from sprawling Fine Arts museum and the 11th Century Grossmunster Cathedral on the East bank and the National Museum on the West, with artifacts dating back to the Romans who founded the city. Take a daytrip to the Alps - the Jungfrau and Mt. Pilatus. Or, stay in town for the nightlife, including one dance club called Supermarket.
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Evelyn Kanter is a contributor to Fodor's NYC and Fodor's Canada, editor of the Michelin Green Guide Switzerland, and author of Great Destinations: The Hudson Valley.
Surrounded by a varied landscape of water, gentle hills and stunning views of the Alps when the weather is clear, Zurich is Switzerland's business center, but a short walk from the bustling center there is still a quiet, small town feel. The city grew along the shores of Lake Zurich, dotted with picturesque lake steamers and sailboats, and the Limmat, which feeds into it, divides the town, with equally picturesque promenades and swim spots. Art, architecture and culture thrive, from sprawling Fine Arts museum and the 11th Century Grossmunster Cathedral on the East bank and the National Museum on the West, with artifacts dating back to the Romans who founded the city. Take a daytrip to the Alps - the Jungfrau and Mt. Pilatus. Or, stay in town for the nightlife, including one dance club called Supermarket.
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Evelyn Kanter is a contributor to Fodor's NYC and Fodor's Canada, editor of the Michelin Green Guide Switzerland, and author of Great Destinations: The Hudson Valley.
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| Architecture |
| Cruise |
| Culture |
| Dance |
| Eco-tourism |
| Foreign Language |
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| Holy/Sacred |
| Museums |
| Nature |
| Nightlife |
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| Hike/Backpack |
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| Snowboarding |
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