Zürich - the gateway to your Alpine adventure in Switzerland...........

Alpine adventure in Switzerland

Make some memorable memories in Switzerland. In winter, around 150 ski resorts, and more than 5,500km of cross-country ski trails await you. When pastures turn green, grab your boots and keep exploring Switzerland's ravishing landscapes: glittering lakes, glacier-encrusted mountains and picturesque towns.

Zurich  - Recognized as one of the world's most livable cities, Zürich is more than a financial centre and reveals a rich culture accented by numerous opportunities for fine dining, nighttime entertainment, shopping and much more. The cosmopolitan city by the water combines creative urban life with nature in all its glory. Zurich is abuzz with activity day and night with its countless events, diverse museums, its own food festival and Switzerland’s most vibrant nightlife. And if you’re after rest and relaxation, you can be in the Swiss mountains in less than an hour. Admire the famous stained-glass windows of the Fraumünster Church during a stroll through the picturesque Old Town, then enjoy the fresh breeze by Lake Zürich before savouring a hot chocolate at a terrace. Whether you prefer the outdoors or the dance floor of a trendy nightclub, there is not much you cannot find in Zurich.         Book here for Zurich Hotels

Zurich is Switzerland’s centre of economic life and education. Located in the heart of Europe, the city offers all the modern amenities of a cosmopolitan metropolis, without sacrificing its natural side. Zurich has for years ranked among the world’s top cities in terms of quality of life. It is a boutique city that offers everything that implies, albeit in a small and exquisite format.

Zurich is avant-garde: it was not only home to Dada, but also the place where the Freitag bag and world-renowned Helvetica typeface originated. Researchers at the revered Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and companies such as Google and Disney Research produce one innovation after the next. Creativity is also in abundance thanks to one of the biggest universities in Europe devoted to the arts – Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) – while establishments such as the Kunsthaus Zürich, Haus Konstruktiv and Museum für Gestaltung ensure that it all doesn’t fall into oblivion.

Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport

Zurich was already a prosperous centre of commerce in the Early Middle Ages. The 1519 Reformation gave the economy such a boost that the city rapidly became Switzerland’s financial centre. This has remained unchanged to the present day and is why you’ll find the Swiss National Bank in Zurich along with the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most luxurious shopping strips around.

Zürich Card – Your city travel pass

With the Zürich Card, city explorers can enjoy Zurich in all its diversity and save time and money.

The Zürich Card offers the following for 24 or 72 hours:

Unlimited 2nd class travel by tram, bus, train, boat and cable car in the city of Zurich and surrounding region

Short boat trips and Limmat river cruise

Free or reduced admission to 43 museums

50% discount on the Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

And many more experiences

24 hours     Adult  CHF27   Child CHF19

72 hours     Adult  CHF53   Child CHF37

Zurich has some of the top places to eat in the whole of the country, these include: 

Igniv by Andreas Caminada: Marktgasse Hotel Zürich.

Restaurant Schlüssel

HATO – Fine Asian Cuisine

Restaurant Didis Frieden

Hiltl Langstrasse

Tibits

Chalet Züriberg

Restaurant Die Waid

Restaurant eCHo

Lindt Home of Chocolate

A tour of the Lindt Home of Chocolate covers every aspect of this Swiss cultural asset chocolate, including a chocolate fountain over 9m tall and the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop in the world, spread over 500m2. In the CHOCOLATERIA, you can create your very own masterpieces under the expert guidance of the Lindt Master Chocolatiers while learning many interesting things about the origin, history and manufacture of Lindt chocolate. In the first Lindt café in Switzerland, you can also spoil yourself during your visit with a range of sweet and savoury treats.

Prices for individuals

Adults	CHF 15.-
Adolescent	CHF 13.-
AHV, IV, students (from 16 years)	CHF 13.-

Elsewhere.........................

Lucerne  -  Lucerne's idyllic landscapes and preserved medieval architecture make it the perfect gateway to central Switzerland. On Lake Lucerne and surrounded by mountains, Lucerne's setting is simply breathtaking. Journey through the remarkably preserved Old Town. Experience boat tours, cycling, eye-catching murals, skiing, covered bridges, and a lively nightlife. Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, Titlis, or Rigi for spectacular views.  Book here for Radisson Blu Lucerne

St. Gallen   -   Visit the historic Abbey Cathedral and Library of St. Gallen. Enjoy the stunning scenery on the shores of Lake Constance or from the lookout point atop Säntis.

Steeped in history and beautifully set between Lake Constance and the Säntis Alps region, St. Gallen makes an instant impression. Learn about the city's history as "the writing room of Europe." Explore the World Heritage-listed Abbey of St. Gallen. The Abbey Library contains many books dating back to early Medieval times.

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Basel  -   Basel is the cultural capital of Switzerland with its thriving art scene, historic sites, and cosmopolitan vibe.    

This Swiss city on the Rhine is bursting with culture and great shopping experiences. It is also a global centre for the pharmaceutical industry. Whether you are here for work or leisure, Basel will enamour you with its charms. Home to 40 museums, a beautiful Old town, a buzzing shopping street, a historic zoo, and fantastic food markets – Basel leaves you spoilt for choice.   -

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