Zurich

The Host City and region of Zurich combines nature, culture and world-class cuisine in the most sophisticated places

It is worth planning a few extra days in Zurich, as Switzerland's largest city has a lot to offer: Zurich lies on the picturesque Lake Zurich and is surrounded by the two rivers Sihl and Limmat. The magnificent old town impresses with its historic guild houses and invites you to stroll through its winding alleyways and hidden oases. Art and culture are very important in Zurich: No other city in Switzerland has such a high density of museums and galleries as it is the Swiss capital of design and architecture.

Urban city meets nature 

Zurich combines urban flair with impressive nature. The city is surrounded by green hills, offers numerous parks, riverbanks and local recreation areas and invites you to enjoy activeleisure times. Whether on a bike through urban Zurich, along the Sihl and Limmat rivers, on downhill trails on the Uetliberg or on a boat trip on Lake Zurich – city and nature merge in a unique way here. 

City tours for every taste

Zurich's alleyways tell history – and it comes alive on a guided city tour. Whether on the trail of the Middle Ages in the Old Town, between historic guild houses and winding alleyways or on themed tours on architecture, art and cuisine – Zurich offers the right discovery tour for everyone. 

Particularly popular: the Old Town walking tour, where you can experience Zurich's eventful past up close. 

The largest art museum in Switzerland

With the Chipperfield building opening its doors in 2021, the Kunsthaus Zürich is now the largest art museum in Switzerland. Top-class contemporary artists and works impress not only art aficionados, but also inexperienced and newcomers to art on around 11’500 square meters. But there is never a dull moment in Zurich in terms of culture either: around 50 museums inspire visitors with art, history, design, architecture, botany, medicine and much more.

Food City Zurich

Zurich's cuisine knows no boundaries: alongside regional specialties such as “Zürcher Geschnätzeltes” and “Rösti”, international trends, novelties and rarities can be found here. The well-traveled Zurich chefs are passionate about combining their inspirations from faraway countries with local products. This is what characterizes the excellent quality and love of experimentation in the food metropolis of Zurich.

Unique favorites

Zurich offers a wide range of stores with fairly and environmentally friendly produced, long-lasting favorite pieces. Anyone who loves vintage furniture, second-hand fashion and unique pieces of jewelry should definitely take a stroll through Zurich's second-hand stores and boutiques. Buying second-hand or upcycled rarities also protects the climate and your wallet. That makes everyone happy.

For families

Zurich and the surrounding region is a true paradise for families with children.

Zürich Card

With the Zürich Card, visitors can experience the city in a particularly flexible way and benefit from free travel on public transport, discounted admission to museums and numerous other advantages. For even easier orientation, the Zürich City Guide app offers digital maps, personal recommendations and exciting insider tips – the perfect companion for an unforgettable stay in Zurich.

Plan your stay

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