Zurich Travel Guide

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Along the Limmat River in Zurich at night with the Stadhaus Fraumunster and beyond, St Peter's Church. in Zurich Boys playing ice hockey on frozen Katzensee (lake) on the outskirts of Zurich.

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high: 20ºC / low: 13ºC

Located in the heart of the Zurich Canton, modern Zurich blends old-world charm and avant-garde infrastructure. Every year, Switzerland's largest city draws thousands of visitors to its scenic splendors and beatific landscape. Breathe in the crisp Alpine air and the rich cultural heritage—though that is only the beginning! Historic museums … Read Zurich introduction

It was like any other city it didn't really grab me. I needed to go there a few time on business and it has put me off ever visit switzerland towns for pleasure.

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Introduction

We know what you're thinking, but honestly this is not the boring banking capital it's reputed to be. In fact Zürich is - whisper it softly - surprisingly hip and trendy. Hundreds of new bars, restaurants and clubs have opened since planning laws were changed in the late 1990s and Zürich …

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Not to miss

Fluntern Cemetery Like many disgruntled pacifists, Irish writer James Joyce took refuge in neutral Zürich during WWI - although he managed to distinguish himself from most by writing Ulysses, one of greatest pieces of world literature, while here. Joyce returned to the city just before …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 367000 Area : 1729km² Longitude / Latitude : 8.53400039673 / 47.4010009766 Currency : Swiss Franc (CHF) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Unique Airport (www.zurich-airport.com), roughly 10km (6.2mi) north of the city centre, handles domestic and international flights. The journey from the airport to Hauptbahnhof station takes 12 minutes by train. On average, five trains leave per hour between 06:00 and 24:00. …

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Weather

Zürich does not experience extreme weather. Winter, and the snow season, starts in November and continues through to April. Temperatures range between 5°C (41°F) and -5°C (23°F) in winter. Rain starts falling in April and continues across the summer period, which …

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Overview of Zurich

Switzerland's largest city is surely among the most beautiful in all of Europe, and even today, Zurich retains much of its 19th-century charm. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Zurich in the heart of the country, the city is both large enough to offer all amenities to its visitors and small …

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Overview

Zurich is a stunningly beautiful city that sits astride the River Limmat (the Zurichsee flows into the River Limmat). Its charming old town, comprising a substantial part of the city center, is full of beautifully restored historic buildings and narrow, hilly alleys. In the distance, snow-clad …

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