Sledging on the Uetliberg
At 2850 feet above sea level, Uetliberg towers over the rooftops of Zürich.
The mountain affords an impressive panoramic view of the city, the lake and the Alps.
The Uetliberg is particularly popular in November, as its summit is often above the blanket of fog that can cover the city at this time of year. In the winter, the hiking trails to the summit are converted into sledding runs.
For information on the condition of the toboggan run, please call +41 800 588 588
Approach
The S10 service of the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU railway, Europe’s steepest normal-gauge adhesion railway, runs from Zürich Main Station to Uetliberg Station, a ten-minute walk from the summit.
Price for the 4-zone ticket:
Adults: CHF 16 / Children: CHF 8
Free ride with the
ZürichCARD.
Further information at
www.zvv.ch
Christmas Magic in Baden
Baden offers a wide variety of attractions in well-tended urban green spaces, as well as international culture festivals, a diverse theatrical scene, relaxing
wellness oases, and the
Grand Casino Baden. And it’s all just 15 minutes away from Zürich City.
Christmas Magic in Baden:
- Christmas Shopping: Enjoy the Advent season with varied shopping opportunities in Baden’s Old Town. The Christmas lighting provides a festive atmosphere. It is a work of art with thousands of lights of all shapes and enchanting angel figures.
- Culture: The Swiss Children’s Museum presents Christmas customs from a different country each year. From November 26, 2011 to January 6, 2012, the museum is exhibiting customs and traditions from Austria.
- Gastronomy: Our Restaurant ideas in Baden
- Experience: Wellness Destination Baden
- Accommodation: Book a hotel in Baden
Christmas Magic in Einsiedeln
The beautiful countryside around Einsiedeln lends itself to a wide range of sports and exercise in the fresh air. The world-famous Benedictine monastery in the town of Einsiedeln itself forms an imposing focal point and is a cultural center. Find out more about it on a
guided tour of the monastery including a viewing of the unique foundation library.
And it’s all just 45 minutes away from Zürich City.
Christmas Magic in Einsiedeln:
Christmas Magic in Rapperswil
In addition to being a car-free medieval town, Rapperswil, the city of roses, has a great deal to offer namely a lovely bathing resort, a castle, Knies children's zoo, and Switzerland’s longest wooden bridge.
And it’s all just 35 minutes away from Zürich City.
Christmas Magic in Rapperswil:
Christmas Magic in Winterthur
Winterthur houses 16 museums which are often located in romantic parks. The Oskar Reinhart collections (
«Am Römerholz»,
«Am Stadtgarten»), the
Villa Flora and the
Art Museumhave achieved international fame. In addition, this city of culture is regarded as the European competence center for photography, thanks to the
Photographic Museum and the Swiss Photographic Foundation. Winterthur’s heart pulsates in the pedestrian zone of the picturesque Old Town – shops, restaurants, markets and festivals breathe life into the historic walls.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Christmas Magic in Winterthur:
- Christmas Shopping:
Enjoy a Christmas shopping tour at the Christmas market in the centre of the Old Town, where 100 wooden chalets try to outshine each other.
- Events:Theatre, concerts and fantastic acrobatics
- Gastronomy: Our Restaurant ideas in Winterthur
- Accommodation: Book a hotel in Winterthur
Christmas Magic in Zug
Zug is welcoming and full of attractions. The historic center features castles, towers, magnificent villas, and the Zytturm (clock tower), landmark of the city of the Kyburg. Numerous specialty restaurants delight the palate, and the two lakes invite visitors to take easy-going boat trips. The
Höllgrotten caves are some of Switzerland’s most beautiful dripstone caves and a popular destination. Zug invites visitors to experience unforgettable moments.
And it’s all just 25 minutes away from Zürich City.
Christmas Magic in Zug:
- Experience: Experience Lake Zug with its beautiful wintry appeal, and be spoilt with culinary delights. The Culinary Evening Cruises promise a Christmas atmosphere out on the lake!
- Events: Märlisunntig (Fairytale Sunday) in Zug’s Old Town
- Christmas Shopping: Our shopping ideas in Zug
- Gastronomy: Our restaurants ideas in Zug
- Accommodation: Book a hotel in Zug
Guided tours in and around Zürich
Thanks to Zürich’s optimum location, Switzerland's top destinations can easily be reached on short or day tours. In this way, you can experience the combination of Swiss sights during the day and Zürich’s diverse range of cultural events, gastronomic highlights and nightlife after returning to the city.
Cheese Fondue Cruise on Lake Zürich
Enjoy a Swiss Cheese Fondue and a round trip on Lake Zürich.
Cheese Fondue Cruise Date:
Each Tuesday from October 4 - December 20, 2011 and January 3 - April 24, 2012
Door opening: 6.45pm
Depart Zürich Bürkliplatz: 7pm
Arrive Zürich Bürkliplatz: 9:30pm
Package Price Cruise and Cheese Fondue:
Adults: CHF 55
Children (aged 6 to 12): CHF 27.50
Early reservations are recommended:
www.zsg.ch or +41 (0) 44 487 13 33. The reservation is binding.
Cheese Fondue Tram Zürich
Enjoy a Swiss Cheese Fondue on a round trip with a Zürich Tram.
Dates:
October, November, February, March: Wed, Fri, Sat
December: daily except Tue
January: Wed, Tue, Fri and Sat
Departure from Bellevue
Mon - Sat:
5:30pm - 7:30pm 1st round trip
8:15pm - 10:15pm 2nd round trip
Sun:
4:30pm - 6:30pm 1st round trip
7:15pm - 9:15pm 2nd round trip
No round trip: December 24, 25, 26, 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012. No 1sr round trip on December 11, 2011 due tue Zurich New Years Eve run.
Package Price: CHF 93 per person
Groups / Coteries - 28 resp. 43 people:
fonduetram@vbz.ch
Zoo Zurich & Masoala Rainforest
Elephants, rhinos, penguins and 20 species of monkeys are just some of the animals on the Zürichberg that will transport you into an exotic world – with all your senses.
Enjoy the sight of the snow leopards in their rocky Himalaya landscape, watch the Andean bears as they go climbing in search of food in their misty mountain world, and admire the giant turtles swimming in the Masoala Rainforest, where it is warm and humid all year round – a fragrant, tropical green oasis, a piece of Madagascar live on 13,000 square yards.
Explore the rainforest along a twisting path and gain insight into a typical rainforest dense with palms and inhabited by lemurs and turtles and discover sparse swamp areas with a myriad of brightly-colored frogs.
Possibility to hold events in the adjacent restaurant with a stunning view of the rainforest.
Book your Zoo Zurich entry ticket online or at the Tourist Service at the Main Railway Station:
- Adults: CHF 22
- Children (aged 6 - 16) / disabled: CHF 11
- Youth (aged 16 - 25): CHF 16
- Families (partner with own children, aged 6 - 16): CHF 60
- Special tickets for owners of a ZürichCARD (10 % discount)
Asia Spa
The Asian spa close to the Sihlcity shopping mall offers pure relaxation. Guests can recuperate… more
Asia Spa
The Asian spa close to the
Sihlcity shopping mall offers pure relaxation. Guests can recuperate from everyday life in five different saunas and steam baths, spacious oases of calm, a Hamam and a “onsen” pool. Asian and European massages as well as training machines and diverse range of courses enable visitors to forget their everyday cares.
Thermal Baths & Spa Zürich
Experience the new Thermal Baths & Spa Zürich: swim through the hundred-year-old stone vaults of the former Hürlimann brewery right inside the mountain, or bathe in daylight, in the open-air rooftop pool, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Zürich. The fresh thermal water gushes straight out of Zürich’s ‘Aqui’ source, allowing guests to benefit from valuable minerals and water temperatures of 95 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose from the Thermal Spa World or an Irish-Roman Spa Ritual. Immerse yourself and allow yourself to be carried off to another world and enchanted by the unique architecture and the inimitable building structure.
Alpamare
At Alpamare, ten adrenalin-producing slides with a total length of 1500 meters (1640 yards)… more
Alpamare
At Alpamare, ten adrenalin-producing slides with a total length of 1500 meters (1640 yards) produce an instant buzz.
The river swimming area Rio Mare and the indoor wave pool ensure exciting swimming for adults and children. Those in search of relaxation will not be disappointed by the Alpa thermal spring and the 36° degree iodine-brine pool, which is an exclusivity in Switzerland and helps to prevent and cure not only damaged discs or rheumatism. There are also Saunas, a Solarium, a large terrace with free deck chairs with a fantastic view, restaurants and more.
Baden: Wellness Destination
Baden possesses the richest mineral thermal springs in Switzerland. With a temperature of 116°F, healing water bubbles up from 18 sulfur springs and earned this lively town just outside of Zürich the reputation of an invigorating spa destination as far back as Roman times, when it was known as «Aquae Helveticae».
Today, Baden boasts the «Wellness Destination» seal of approval from the Swiss Tourism Association and offers extensive, top-quality wellness services. Immerse yourself in the world of relaxation!
The city of Baden has met the standards set by the Swiss Tourism Association and received the «Wellness Destination» seal of approval with the agreement of the national Quality Control Commission.
And it’s all just 15 minutes away from Zürich City.
Fotomuseum Winterthur
With its pictures ranging from art to documentation of the ordinary, the Swiss Mecca of photography captivates not only hardened fans. Both contemporary and classical photography find a fascinating setting in the Museum of Photography.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Technorama – The Swiss Science Center
At the Technorama, the only science center in Switzerland, you can use all five senses to delve into natural and technological phenomena, and even discover some of their secrets. The exhibits are life-size, and the over 500 stations allow you to experiment with the real thing. As a result, not only parents and grandparents, but younger visitors as well, are guaranteed to have a “Eureka!” experience. The instructions at the stations are given in different languages, although the commentaries to the special shows are in German only.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
The exhibition and accompanying infrastructure are wheelchair accessible. Because a large number of the experiments are interactive and can be touched and handled, Technorama is also suitable for the visually impaired.
Grand Casino Baden
The Grand Casino Baden is the venue for a really special night out. With 25 gaming tables for… more
Grand Casino Baden
The Grand Casino Baden is the venue for a really special night out. With 25 gaming tables for roulette, blackjack and poker, plus over 300 slot machines, there’s no chance of boredom. The attractive range of services is complemented by daily poker contests, 5 great jackpots, and a team of staff who like to see guests play their best hand of cards. You can also enjoy seasonal delicacies in our stylish restaurant or on the spacious sun terrace, where our charming and attentive staff will look after your every need. The selection of dishes is as varied as the entertainment program with parties, themed days, and live concerts, as well as diverse arrangements at favorable terms.
Newcomers' Night
Every Friday and Saturday, casino newcomers can try their luck with no risk. The fun package for first-time visitors features:
- Welcome drink
- Explanations of the rules of roulette und black jack
- Participation in raffles without stakes, but with attractive prizes
Please check the dress code and the Swiss legal conditions about the personal documents.
Group offers
> Casinopoly
> Cocktail & Gamble
> Dine & Gamble
> Dinner for Winner
Swiss Casinos Pfäffikon
Millionaire overnight? Luck will decide when you try American roulette, Black Jack, Ultimate Texas Hold’em Poker, or the more than 150 slot machines here. Celebrate the excitement in the breathtaking atmosphere of an American frontier town at the Swiss Casinos Pfäffikon-Zürichsee.
Please check the dress code and the Swiss legal age and identity requirements.
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