About
Zurich, the capital of the canton and the largest city of Switzerland (see below), is also the capital. It is located at the tip of Lake Zurich in north-central Switzerland. The municipality is home to 434,335 people, the metropolitan area 1.83 million (2011), and the urban region 1.315 millions (2009). Zurich is an important hub for roads, railways and air traffic. The country's largest and busiest airports are Zurich Airport, and Zurich main railway station.
The Romans named it Turicum, and Zurich has been settled permanently for more than 2,000 years. But, there are early settlements that date back to more than 6,400 year. This is not a sign of human presence, but it does indicate that the Romans settled the area permanently. In 1519, Zurich became the main centre of the Protestant Reformation across Europe under the leadership Huldrych Ziwingli.
Zurich's official language is German. However, Zurich German is the main spoken language. It is the local dialect of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.
Flights
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Alaska
- American
- Austrian
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- Condor
- Delta
- Finnair
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- ITA
- KLM
- LOT
- Lufthansa
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- Tap Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- United
- WestJet
Places to visit in Zurich
It is Switzerland's biggest city and a charming destination for tourists. You will find many attractions and things you can do here, including museums in dozens, an old town full of Renaissance and medieval buildings, as well as enough art to keep art-lovers happy for at least a week.
- Niederdorf und the Old Town
The narrow streets of the Niederdorf neighborhood, which rise steeply on the east bank of the river, are a charming historic district in the heart of the city's financial powerhouse. Niederdorf is a charming area with many boutiques, restaurants, cafes and other amenities.
- The Train to Uetliberg
Locals recommend that you follow them to their favourite weekend aerie, Uetliberg, at 871 meters. This will give you the best view of the city and lake. Southwest of Zurich lies the Uetliberg. This is the northernmost summit in the Albis range. It can easily be reached via the Uetlibergbahn. The mountain railroad runs year-round, from Selnau station, to the upper station. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the summit from this point.
- Play on Lake Zurich
The long Lake Zurich is the center of Zurich. It is a favourite playground for locals as well as tourists. You can walk along the entire shoreline and enjoy the sun, picnicking, swimming, and other activities.
- Kunsthaus Zurich (Museum of Fine Arts)
The Kunsthaus is Europe's premier art museum. It is run by Zurich Society of Arts. Its origins date back to 1787, when the society of artists was established. Although it houses large collections of work by many artists, such as more paintings by Charles Munch outside Oslo and Europe’s most important Monet collection outside of Paris, the focus has always been on displaying the highest quality works from an artist than the largest number.
- Bahnhofstrasse & the Bahnhof
Zurich's Main Street is a busy pedestrianized Bahnhofstrasse that runs from the main train station (bahnhof), to the Burkliplatz at its head. It is a 1,200-meter-long shopping street that is adorned with fountains, public artwork, and distinguished buildings.
FAQs
What are the most famous things about Zurich?
Zurich is a high-end banking city and the financial center of Switzerland. It's no surprise it's frequently referred to as the most expensive place in the world. Luxurious lifestyles, high-end shopping and fancy chocolates are some of Zurich's most recognizable features.
What do you think Zurich looks like?
Switzerland's center of economic activity and education is Zurich. The city is centrally located in Europe and offers all the modern conveniences of a metropolis without sacrificing its natural beauty. For years, Zurich has been ranked as one of the top cities for quality of life.
Is Zurich a nice city?
It is also the most liveable city in the world , rarely missing the top spot on quality of life rankings. With its clean streets, rich cultural life, and providential location at the sparkling blue Lake Zurich, it is also a highly liveable city.
