Discovering Zurich
Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland and enjoys a great reputation as a major financial centre – far beyond the country’s borders. What is more, the city on the Limmat river boasts unique architecture, an impressive history as well as a variety of art, culture and leisure activities.
Shopping
Luxury brands, hip boutiques or flea markets – no matter what and how you prefer to shop, Zurich caters to every type of shopper:
- Luxury brands on the famous
- Hip boutiques at the
- Shopping in the historic streets of the
- The shopping centre
- Flea market on the square
Architecture
Zurich has award-winning buildings and historic structures that will delight architecture buffs. Particularly popular are:
- The by Gottfried Semper and the rooftop terrace Polyterrasse with a view of all of Zurich
- The office high-rise , the tallest building in the city
- An award-winning residential and commercial building known as
- The , which looks like a turtle shell
Arts and culture
Discover the city’s varied cultural programme. We recommend:
- The and its modern annex
- The with alternating exhibitions and well-known works of art
- The (a great experience also during the daytime)
- Or go for a stroll through the , a gift to the people of Zurich from Zurich’s partner city Kunming in China
- The
- The
- The
- A concert at the
Leisure
The people of Zurich like to spend their free time outdoors – not really surprising given the many different inviting parks and squares. Particularly popular are: