Zurich

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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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Interests

    Architecture
    Cruise
    Culture
    Dance
    Eco-tourism
    Foreign Language
    History
    Holy/Sacred
    Museums
    Nature
    Nightlife
    Romance

Activities

    Bicycling
    Hike/Backpack
    Mtn. Biking
    Snow Skiing
    Snowboarding

Zurich Weather

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Zurich Facts

Population:
376,815
Location:
Northern Switzerland, Central Europe
Language:
German
Currency:
Swiss Franc
Wikipedia:
Wikipedia
Wikitravel:
Zurich

Zurich Must See/Do

  1. Stroll the narrow
  2. medieval streets of Old Town. Cruise Lake Zurich on an old-fashioned steamer. Take the train to the Jungfrau. Eat rosti
  3. Zurich's version of French fries. Follow the locals to the nearby Uetilberg mountain for a walk through the woods to a panoramic view of the city.

Zurich See It Next Time

  1. The Botanical Gardens and the Zoo.

When to Visit Zurich

Anytime, especially as a base for winter sports or warm weather outings in the nearby Alps.

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