Zurich Introduction

Zürich mingles past and present, urban and natural, from its affluent financial core to the soaring towers of the 12th-century Grossmünster. Nightlife in trendy Züri-West spills over into the Altstadt's (Old Town's) maze-like cobbled alleys.

Feel the city's heart beat faster in the lively cafés, bars and bistros lining the River Limmat, or wander Lake Zürich's leafy promenades, admire lofty Alpine peaks and fill your lungs with Zürichberg's fresh forest air. Pin-striped suits or walking boots? You decide.

Soaring spires at the Grossmünster, fine arts at Kunsthaus Zurich

Grossmünster

Zurich Zoo

Kunsthaus Zurich

Swiss National Museum

Botanical Gardens

Schipfe

Fasnacht fever, international art and Latino vibes

Zürich Fasnacht (Feb), Sechseläuten (Apr), Zürich Festival (Jun-Jul), Caliente Latin Festival (Jun), National Day (Aug), Zürich Theatre Spectacle (Aug), Long Night of the Museums (Sep), Art International Zürich (Oct), Expovina (Oct-Nov), Christmas Markets (Nov-Dec).