Zürich Travel Guide
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Zürich, located by the Limmat River at the point where it emerges from the Zürichsee (Lake of Zürich), is a beautiful city with vistas of snowy mountains in the distance and a charming Altstadt (Old Town) made up primarily of medieval churches, guildhalls, and town houses. This rich banking center and bastion of Swiss-Germanism has actually become cool and found its voice with a vibrant restaurant, art and design scene that offers lively counterpoints to its fascinating history.
Zürich Hotels
After years of resting on their laurels, Zürich's hotel directors are airing out that musty smell, throwing out the chintz, velveteen, and dusty carpets...read more
Zürich Restaurants
Since the mid-1990s, Zürich's restaurant trade has boomed. The new establishments, both Swiss and international, tend to favor lighter, leaner meals...read more
Things To Do in Zürich
From the northern tip of the Zürichsee, the Limmat...read more
Travel Deals in Zürich
- Save in Z?rich: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $175+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Z?rich: Save this May Fr $197+/Nt Save with Expedia, $21/night less
- Book in Z?rich: Save at the Sorell Zurichberg in May Fr $270+/Nt — $270 Save with Expedia, $65/night less
- $183 & Up: Swissotel Zurich 4-Star Hotel in Z?rich — $183 Save with Expedia, $20/night less
- Visit Z?rich for Less: Hotels Fr $184+/Nt — $184 Travelocity
Zürich Experiences
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A dip into the Middle Ages: Museum-perfect in their leaded-glass and Gothic-wood details, a dozen medieval guildhalls have been transformed into... Read more
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In the Altstadt, Zürich's Bahnhofstrasse is a worldwide phenomenon, attracting shoppers with gold cards from all over the globe. Across... Read more
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Visitors to Zürich soon hear about Ulrich Zwingli, the no-nonsense (and, one suspects, humorless) religious reformer who taught the city... Read more
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It's a bit too busy for waterskiing, but every other activity is on offer on this end of the beautiful lake, from swimming to walking along the... Read more
News & Features
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Arts & Culture, Events
The Swiss city of Basel is getting ready to host to the who's who of the art world yet again, with the ... Read more
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Life in this small Swiss city has its fair share of fondue and chocolate, not to mention cleanliness.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Springtime always brings jaunts to Europe to the forefront of travel wishlists, but if you've hit the... Read more
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