Zurich Travel Guide
Travel guide to Zurich, Switzerland with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Zurich sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.
Zurich Overview
Zurich, located to the north of Switzerland, is the countries largest city, with a population of over 360,000 people. Renowned as a major financial centre - home of the "Swiss bank account" - and also as a home for culture, where the Dadaist movement began and James Joyce is buried.
The city is beautiful in many ways, from the natural splendour of the nearby Alps, the location next to the Lake of Zurich and the River Limmat flowing through its centre to the human beauty created by outstanding architecture and artworks displayed throughout Zurich in the many galleries and museums.
When it comes to shopping - a visit to the Bahnhofstrasse is a must. With wonderfully old fashioned streets oozing character and charm there is a great contrast between the traditional Swiss retailers and the cutting edge fashions - sharing the same space to create a real "shopping experience".
Leisure time is an important facet of Zurich life, so the plethora of restaurants, bars and clubs is no surprise to the cognoscenti. Whether it be a delightful coffee house for a break during shopping, a fantastic evening meal with friends and loved ones, or dancing the night away to the music of your choice there really is something for everyone in Zurich.
Like the world famous Swiss Army knife, Zurich is a revelation when you take a little time to look inside and discover what is tucked away.
Top Zurich Attractions
Zurich offers a vibrant nightlife - epitomised by fine restaurants and elegant bars. On a more cultural plane the city is home to the James Joyce Museum and a whole host of art galleries and museums. Also recommended is a boat ride on the Limmat river, taking it easy and savouring the sights and sounds of a richly created city.
Shopping in Zurich
The main shopping area in Zurich is to be found close to the railway station, and is home to the famous Bahnhofstrasse, renowned throughout Europe for its beauty and elegance. The Bahnofstrasse and the Paradeplatz offer a dazzling variety of boutiques, department stores and high quality specialist retailers where shoppers can find a wonderful diversity of products.
Zurich Sporting Events
The cities main football team is Grasshoppers Zurich, regularly seen playing in the Champions League where the cream of European clubs compete for major honours. In addition the governing body of world football, FIFA, is based here.
Skiing is a sport always associated with the Swiss, and although Zurich is not a skiing capital there are a number of good ski resorts within easy travelling distance.
