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Zürich – World Class. Swiss Made.
Zürich has much to offer: an active cultural scene with over 50 museums and more than 100… more
Zürich – World Class. Swiss Made.
Zürich has much to offer: an active cultural scene with over 50 museums and more
than 100 galleries, leading hotel and catering establishments, shopping facilities
featuring international labels and sophisticated Zürich brands, as well as a vibrant
nightlife. Numerous lakeside and riverside lidos are located in the center of the city,
and the Uetliberg, Zürich's local mountain, is ideal for hiking. Zürich is also a leading
location for science and business and is characterized by exceptional accessibility
and excellent infrastructure.
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A visit to Zürich means you will experience the finest culinary highlights. The selection ranges… more
A visit to Zürich means you will experience the finest culinary highlights. The selection ranges from outstanding gourmet restaurants and traditional guild houses with eventful histories to gastronomy hidden behind former factory walls, dining surrounded by nature and sweet treats to snack on.
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> Images of Gastronomy in Zürich
Gastronomy in Zürich and in the Zürich region
A visit to Zürich means you will experience the finest culinary highlights. The selection ranges… more
Gastronomy in Zürich and in the Zürich region
A visit to Zürich means you will experience the finest culinary highlights. The selection ranges from outstanding gourmet restaurants and traditional guild houses with eventful histories to gastronomy hidden behind former factory walls, dining surrounded by nature and sweet treats to snack on.
A feast for your palate, combined with diverse leisure pleasures awaits you in the Zürich region. Choose from restaurants with local specialties and pure relaxation in the spa town of Baden, eateries housed in buildings rich in history and first-class cultural experiences in Winterthur, gourmet cuisine and a visit to the dripstone caves in Zug, or fresh fish cuisine and hiking around Lake Zürich. Immerse yourself, have an extraordinary gastronomical experience and enjoy the culinary temptations.
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A feast for your palate, combined with diverse leisure pleasures awaits you in the Zürich region. Choose from restaurants with local specialties and pure relaxation in the spa town of Baden, eateries housed in buildings rich in history and first-class cultural experiences in Winterthur, gourmet cuisine and a visit to the dripstone caves in Zug, or fresh fish cuisine and hiking around Lake Zürich. Immerse yourself, have an extraordinary gastronomical experience and enjoy the culinary temptations.
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Zürich’s international character attracts designers of fashion, shoes, jewelry, fabrics and furniture to the city with top quality of life.
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> Images of Art & Culture in Zürich
Zürich has developed into a leisure destination where children are welcome all year round. The… more
Zürich has developed into a leisure destination where children are welcome all year
round. The infrastructures of many parks in and around the city are geared towards
the needs of children. Hotels and restaurants offer special menus for their youngest
guests, and museums are increasingly organizing exhibitions under the motto of “If
you don’t touch… nothing will happen!” In many places, the doors to the worlds of the
natural sciences and technology are open on Sundays and public holidays, too.
Good Vibrations in Zürich: Gays and lesbians, let’s go to Zürich! Zürich’s gay scene is vibrant.… more
Good Vibrations in Zürich: Gays and lesbians, let’s go to Zürich! Zürich’s gay scene is vibrant. Besides a diverse range of bars, clubs, and trendy locations, cultural happenings such as the Pink Apple Film Festival, large parties like the White Party in early summer and the Black Party in autumn draw fantastic crowds.
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> Images of Zürich’s gay scene
As one of the world’s leading art centers, Zürich is home to over 50 museums and more than 100 art… more
As one of the world’s leading art centers, Zürich is home to over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries. The city offers a wealth of artistic highlights, from the birthplace of the Dada art movement to the largest collection of Swiss cultural history, right through to Le Corbusier’s last work.
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> Images of Art & Culture in Zürich
In the 16th century under Huldrych Zwingli and his successor, Heinrich Bullinger, Zürich became a… more
In the 16th century under Huldrych Zwingli and his successor, Heinrich Bullinger, Zürich became a starting point and a center for the Reformation in the German-speaking area of Switzerland. Churches, monuments and residences all invite you to explore Zürich in the footsteps of Christianity and the Reformation.
From luxury to international brands, traditional businesses and urban Zürich labels – shopping in… more
From luxury to international brands, traditional businesses and urban Zürich labels – shopping in Zürich inspires both lovers of exclusive items and the fashion conscious.
‘Lädele’ is what Zürich residents call strolling through the many diverse districts of the city to shop. You can stroll through pulsating Bahnhofstrasse with its international reputation for excellence, in a picturesque old town with over 2,000 years of history on the banks of the River Limmat, or among the trendy districts of Zürich-West and Aussersihl.
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From exclusive silk fabrics to bags made of recycled truck tarpaulins, to
exquisite Swiss chocolate, or socks by subscription: Zürich is the home of
numerous unique labels which are only available here. New workshops and
outlets selling sophisticated Zürich labels are opening all the time. Delight in
design, imaginativeness, diversity, and originality have always been a feature
of the city on the river Limmat.
Zürich – A Paradise for Hikers and Nature Lovers
Zürich has much to offer: an active cultural scene with over 50 museums and more than 100… more
Zürich – A Paradise for Hikers and Nature Lovers
Zürich has much to offer: an active cultural scene with over 50 museums and more than 100 galleries, leading hotel and catering establishments, shopping facilities featuring international labels and sophisticated Zürich brands, as well as a vibrant nightlife.
But it’s also a place where you can encounter nature in numerous spots right in the middle of the city as well as in the surrounding region. The opportunities are endless, ranging from countless parks, public gardens and nature experiences such as visiting the zoo or exploring Zürich’s local mountain, the Uetliberg, to boat cruises on Lake Zürich and the Limmat River lasting between one and seven hours. Whatever you choose to do, Zürich is a pure delight for nature lovers.
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But it’s also a place where you can encounter nature in numerous spots right in the middle of the city as well as in the surrounding region. The opportunities are endless, ranging from countless parks, public gardens and nature experiences such as visiting the zoo or exploring Zürich’s local mountain, the Uetliberg, to boat cruises on Lake Zürich and the Limmat River lasting between one and seven hours. Whatever you choose to do, Zürich is a pure delight for nature lovers.
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Advent season in Zürich: The entire city is bathed in cheery light, the air is filled with the… more
Advent season in Zürich: The entire city is bathed in cheery light, the air is filled with
the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine, and the sounds of Advent concerts waft over
the River Limmat. At the traditional Christmas markets and in Zürich’s shops, both
locals and visitors find inspiration for gifts and can treat themselves to delectable
delicacies. The Christmas circuses are as much a part of the season as the New
Year’s Eve Magic with its legendary fireworks display hosted by the Zurich Hoteliers’
Association. Thanks to the new Christmas lighting display on Bahnhofstrasse in the
city center and special “Night and Sunday Shopping,” visitors to Zürich can expect
even more highlights during the Advent season.
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> Images of Winter & Christmas in Zurich
Ever since the Romans introduced grapevines from southern Europe, wine has been an integral part… more
Ever since the Romans introduced grapevines from southern Europe, wine has been
an integral part of the Zürich region. Since those times, pressed grape juice has undergone
a significant transformation. What was once a bitter and hardly palatable food
product has developed into quality wine. Visit the Viticulture Museum beside Lake
Zϋrich and you will be able to take an exciting tour through Zürich’s wine history. Discover
this wine-growing region by taking hiking tours through the hillside vineyards.
Find cozy wine cellars off the beaten paths that will draw you in with their fine Zϋrich
wines. And as the highlight, Expovina, the world’s largest public wine exposition with
wine tasting, takes place each year in Zürich on board 12 boats.
Whether culture or sport, in the city or in the surrounding countryside, Zürich Tourism shows you… more
Whether culture or sport, in the city or in the surrounding countryside, Zürich Tourism
shows you how to enjoy and experience Zürich on a tight budget – from the
ZürichCARD ticket, offering unlimited travel and reduced admission to various
attractions, to numerous free offers and free hotel reservations.
Zürich, the city with top quality of life opens the door to luxury experiences: from sty-lish shopping to gourmet pleasures, and selected art encounters to exclusive over-night accommodation.
In Zürich, life pulsates beside, in and on the water. Zürich’s river and lake swimming facilities… more
In Zürich, life pulsates beside, in and on the water. Zürich’s river and lake swimming
facilities have developed into recreational oases, where people do more than just
splash around. And after dusk, a number of swimming facilities turn into bars, stages
and cinemas. Some 1,200 fountains within the urban area pamper thirsty passersby
with pure drinking water. Idyllic waterside locations offer tempting natural spectacles
and relaxation, such as walks along the banks, boat trips or the Rhine Falls, Europe’s
most powerful waterfall.
From an Industrial District to a Trendy Quarter: The district that once witnessed the industrial… more
From an Industrial District to a Trendy Quarter: The district that once witnessed the industrial revolution is today a focal point for gastronomy, art, design, dance, culture, shopping and architecture. The factories have long since moved away, leaving behind them extensive industrial sites that still bear their names and vast expanses of space that creative minds have put to good use. Zürich West evokes a metropolitan feeling, linking worlds that could scarcely be more different. It is founded on the old, which in turn bears and shapes the new. It has retained the earthiness of its industrial background and merges it with the elegance of the modern-day leisure society. The city of Zürich tells its own, unique West Side Story.
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