Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and a gratifying tourist destination. With a combination of German, French and Italian cultural elements, Switzerland provides visitors with ample opportunities to visit museums and view historical sights.
Change your currency before visiting. The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc.
Bring your raincoat. Zurich has heavy rainfall during the summer months.
Steep yourself in culture. Zurich offers festivals, international cuisine and interesting events.
Fly to Zurich, which is a main entry point for international travel.
Take a train to Switzerland. You can take a panoramic and excursion route, or you can take a regular train in to the country.
Go by water. There's a boat that travels from Amsterdam to Switzerland on the Rhine.
Take a boat cruise on Greifensee near Zurich. Choose between a modern boat or a paddlewheel steamboat to take in the sights.
Ride on a cable railway for mountain journeys.
Rent a car to visit small villages near Zurich, such as picturesque Stein-am-Rhein.
Take a train to get to almost any large city in Switzerland, or take a private line to reach smaller towns and alpine regions.
To book accommodations, contact Zurich Tourism at 011 (+41) 44 215 40 40 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Book a mid-priced hotel near the bustling Paradeplatz, a pedestrian square and shopping area. Mid-priced accommodations usually go for between $100 and $200 per night.
Book a room in a charming hotel near cafes, bookshops and boutiques close to Oberdorfstrasse Street.
Enjoy upscale accommodations alongside celebrity clientele in central Zurich. Expect to pay many hundreds of dollars per night.
Get budget lodging for under $100 per night close to the oldest part of Zurich and major lines of transport.
Go to the Swiss Craft Center in Zurich for a collection of folk art from around the country.
View Marc Chagall's breathtaking stained glass windows in the Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster).
Walk through the Altstadt, or Old Town, from your centrally-located accommodations. The cobblestone streets are a perfect setting for the area's many historical and religious landmarks.
Visit the Swiss National Museum. It is located in a castle and houses interesting artifacts.
Try one of the wines from the vineyards found near Lake Zurich.
Attend a play or event at the Zurich Opera House.
