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Browse 82 travel reviews, 61 travel blogs and 3,626 travel photos from real travelers to Zurich. Also known as: Zürich
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Zurich Overview
These days the largest city in Switzerland is known for two things above all else: a high quality of life (the city consistently comes out near the top of those annual ‘best place to live’ surveys) and banking, which both Zurich and the rest of the country are abundant in to the point of obsession. The banking might be dull, but then again, it’s probably a major contributor to that quality of life.
Of course, for the casual tourist neither of these things is of particular interest, and its architecture lovers who’ll find the quaint sights of the city centre the biggest d… read moreraw. A mammoth selection of aging churches, many of them dating back more than a millennia, is one of the key attractions, with the skyline dripping with spires. Recently, Zurich has taken an eye to design, in both the pricey boutiques and a selection of enticing museums. The Haus Konstruktiv is a new conceptual art site housed in a power station, promoting a highly abstract brand of modern art, while the Museum of Design Zurich focuses on internationally significant pieces of poster design and applied art. Those with a more traditional taste in museums might prefer offerings like the Uhrenmuseum Beyer (a history of clocks, accompanying the nearby largest clock face in Europe, attached to St Peter’s) or the Swiss National Museum.
The old-world vibes of the city’s heart are a major draw, but you’ll find still more alluring sights around the region, like the castle (and views from) Lindenhof Hill or in exploring the full extent of the mammoth Lake Zurich. Head a little further afield and you’ll find a plethora of high-end ski resorts, the Hollgrotten (dripstone caves, a colorful underground world of water-formed columns) and boat tours or water sports across a huge array of enticing – if freezing cold – lakes.
Zurich is one of the most expensive spots in Europe, and also lacks that one stand out attraction that makes it a must see. Problematic though that is, many visitors love the city for its mix of well-maintained history and cutting edge modernity.
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3 reviews With Zurich being extremely expensive I chose this hotel as it was as cheap (or as expensive) as the hostels around if not cheaper! When I a…
2 reviews When we landed in Zurich and asked from tourists info office they recommended this hotel but for a budget traveler it was not a good option …
2 reviews Great hotel to stay at for central location. Also clean and spacious rooms. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Enough of an atmosphere a…
2 reviews This hotel is small, cheap and livable for a few days. Things can get noisy from time to time outside, but thats the price for staying in Li…
1 review If you are in Zurich I would definately recommend a visit to Felsenegg by cable car. My trip was included as part of a tour I was on so I do…
1 review This great museum is located in 'Heimplatz' strasse, 20 minutes walk from the train station. It is opened everyday from 10am except Mondays …
1 review The Swiss National Museum contains the largest collection of objects relating to Swiss cultural history. The objects range from pre-history …
1 review The tower has an unusual construction, with its triangular base and has an open observation deck, which provides a panoramic view of Zurich …
1 review I was there with some friends, 'cause it was the only open location apart from kebabs and McDonald's that day. It looks quite unspectacu…
1 review This Restaurant is one of my favourite! The restaurant is located in a renovated garage, has a tea room as well as a restaurant part and ser…
1 review This bright, vibrant place is Zurich's leading vegetarian restaurant. Its main attraction is a large salad bar, containing more than 30 diff…
1 review This was a fantastic eating experience! I landed only a few hours before and randomly stumbled into this place and hot fondue in the freezi…
1 review What is Vermicelles? It is a pastry, a specialty from the south of Switzerland, made from chestnuts. Vermicelles are common in various forms…
3 reviews I have now landed and left the Zürich international airport around 10 times and I have become familiar with the internal logistic. The airp…
2 reviews I ought to have a review on how many carriers that I have flown with but one of my favourites amongst the European carriers is Swissair. Wha…
2 reviews Tips For Traveling Italy~ o ALWAYS VALIDATE TICKETS!! o Bus tickets; the box is most often Yellow, You have to stamp the ticket. o Trai…
1 review Pur Pur enjoys an excellent reputation in Zurich. Cool designed bar with many lounges and a small dance floor. The resident DJ plays House a…
1 review Since 1995 is the Palavrion famous for its After-Work parties. But it's also a good place to start or end the at Friday or Saturday nights. …
1 review Wüste is a cozy little bar in the Oberdorf, one of the most lively parts of Zurich. The small room is dominated by the counter with some ta…
1 review Switzerland and Zurich in particular is an expensive place to visit, which makes this affordable hostel a gem. In the evening, the restaura…
1 review Zurich hostel is not in the centre of town. You have to take tram 7 from the train station(Sf4) and walk 5 minutes. Be sure to buy a 24hr tr…
2 reviews Great location, right in the middle of bars and churches. The river is a minute walk just like the main lake is only a short stroll. Lots of…
1 review If you need to crash in one of Europe's most expensive cities then you can not beat this place. Only a 10 minute tram ride south and 5 minut…
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