About Zurich Switzerland

Zurich is situated on both shores of the Limmat River, which flows from the northern end of Lake Zurich. Lindenhof is the architectural center of the city and is a good square to begin your orientation to the city. Below this square runs the Bahnhofstrasse, which is one of the most elegant and expensive shopping districts in the world. There are over 20 museums and 100 plus galleries in Zurich as well as an archive dedicated to Thomas Mann. There are historic homes and buildings, as well as religious monuments and lovely peaceful parks to fill your vacation days in Zurich.



The Swiss Fine Arts Museum and the National Swiss Museum are located in Zurich along with Botanischer?s Gardens with over 15,000 species of plants. Taking a boat trip on Lake Zurich is also a breathtaking experience and can last from one hour to four hours depending on how much time you have to spend in Zurich. Biking and swimming at Lake Zurich is also recommended. Local tourism offices can arrange for you to meet with a Swiss family to truly experience Zurich. How better to feel the city than to see how the locals live day to day?

Zurich is a great city for backpacking. Stay at a Zurich hostel if you are the young or young at heart adventurous type. Zurich can be very expensive and a hostel experience in Zurich Switzerland will provide you with memories to last a lifetime and allow your European adventure dollars to stretch a bit further.

Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, is a stunningly beautiful city that circles around the northern end of Lake Zurich. You will find a listing of Hotels in Zurich Switzerland below and several search engines to help you refine your selection. Visit our Zurich forum page to ask questions and get advice about Zurich travel. You can also read more about what to do and see in the city in our Zurich Travel Guide. See full Zurich Travel Guide Attractions Excursions Events Restaurants Climate Photos Travel CompaniesIntrepid Travel, one of the world's leading suppliers of smallgroup adventures focused on getting off the beaten track,interacting with the locals and having real life experiencesthroughout Switzerland. So, either check out our special Zurich travel deals below,use our search box to find the perfect trip or browse through our vast list of destinations to see all we have to offer.

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