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Zurich :
A throbbing world
metropolis, the city nestles beside Lake Zurich, with stunning views
of the Swiss Alps. The city is just a ten minute journey from its
international airport. The Zurich night life is famous beyond the
Swiss Borders. There are countless concert halls, dance clubs in old
factory buildings, snug bars and little dives for the night birds.
In Short, Zurich is more than a city Experience. |
| Getting There : Kolten Airport, the international airport of Zurich, is the biggest
airport in Switzerland and the most popular gateway to the country.
Located approximately 11 km north of the city centre, the trip by
taxi costs between 55 CHF to 60 CH. A far better and cheaper option
is to take the train service, for 6CHF - you'll arrive in less than
15 minutes at the Zurich Hauptbanhof (HB), the main railway station
in the center of town. Zurich is a fairly compact town - from the
train station, you can walk or hop on a tram or bus or most Zurich
hotels in less than 30 minutes. Several trains bound for Switzerland
leave from the Gara de l'Est in PAris and Munich. Other connections
are via Basel. All trains arrive at the Zurich Hauptbanhof.
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| Zurich lies situated
on both shores of the Limmat River. The hamlet that became Zurich
began at the Lindenhof, square, the architectural center of historic
Zurich. Belos this square runs Bahnhofstrasse shopping street which
begins from the train station till lake Zurich. It crosses
Paradeplatz, a converging point for trams and the modern center of
the city. From Paradeplatz you can continue east, passing
Fraumunster church and crossing Munsterbrucke to reach the right
bank of the river. |
| Getting Around :
Zurich is an easy city to navigate, and the trams (streetcars) and
buses are reliable. Zurich and its quays are also ideal for walking,
and many of the places of interest are conveniently grouped
together. |
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Attractions |
| Fraumunster Church |
of the church spires
that characterise Zurich's skyline, the thin blue spire of
Fraumunster is the most graceful. Overlooking the historic old
square of Munsterhof, its cheif attractions are the five beautiful
stained glass windows.
www.kirche-zh.ch
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| The Swiss National
Museum |
Housed in a castle
like building with a distinctive tower, The Swiss National Museum
provides a fascinating look at Swiss Culture and history and
contains a comprehensive collection of artefacts from the Stone age
to modern times. |
| Bahnhofstrasse |
www.bahnhofstrasse-zuerich.ch The main shopping zone is
concentrated in the city center, which makes its ideal for
pedestrians. The famous Bahnhofstrasse - one of the most beautiful
shopping areas in Europe - is a must. Elegant fashion stores,
department stores, boutiques with top quality products (shoes, furs,
accessories, porcelain, jewellry and watches), banks and pastry
shops. |
| Niederdorf |
During the day this is
a pedestrian zone and a shopper's paradise with lots of boutiques
hidden away in a patchwork of alleys. At night the many bars,
restaurants and street artists turn the Neiderdorf into an exciting
center of entertainment for a colorful public. |
| Masoala Rain Forest |
The Zurich Zoo is one
of the most modern zoos of the world. Its core piece is the Masoala
Rainforest. |
| Burkliplatz |
The square at the
lake, named after the town planner Arnold Burkli, was inaugurated in
1887. Flea, Flower and vegetable markets are held here from May to
October. |
| Hauptbahnhof |
The Main Station. It
can be described as a Shopping mall including Bistros, boutiques,
fancy restaurants, and which happens to boast its own railway
station. More than 1900 trains are dispatched daily in the European
hub.
www.sb.ch/zuerich
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Excursions |
| Rhine Falls |
The Rhine Falls, the
largest fall in Europe, offer a spectacular showpiece to visitors.
With an average flow of 25000 cubic ft/ sec the water cascades down.
A boat trip either to the famous rock in the middle of the Falls
with a short walk to the top, or across the river below the Falls or
down the Rhine River are most exciting events. |
| Uetliberg |
The city's own little
mountain, the Uetilberg, 871 metres above sea level. It offers
magnificent views extending over the town and across the lake all
the way to the Alps. For Excursions, trains are available every half
hour from Zurich HB to Uetliberg and back. |
| Knies Children's Zoo |
Experiences to
remember ; close with more than 300 animals; feeding; petting;
observing, Elephants, Camels and pony rides, horse - drawn tram,
fascinating performance by sea lions, and an animal parade ! Located
in Rapperswil, it can be reached either by boat (2hours) or train
(35 minutes) from Zurich. |
| Arosa |
A regularly sunny
holiday location with fantastic snow conditions and a large network
of ski runs. And for those who are not a home on skis, there are
wonderful toboggan runs and winter walks. |
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