Zurich

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Zurich is reputedly the intellectual and cultural capital of Switzerland and has a distinctly Germanic character and atmosphere.

It is Switzerland's most populous and cosmopolitan city. Businesslike yet unhurried, easily walkable, full of cyclists and trendy people.

Attractions

The Bahnhofstrasse, lined with trendy pricy shops and sitting atop the world’s biggest bank-vault booty, is the main street. It’s great for a stroll, but better not start using your credit card unless shocking price tags don’t bother you.

Attractions in the city include the Fraumünster Church, with its impressing stained-glass windows, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Swiss National Museum, which is housed in a pseudo-castle north of the city centre.

Lake Zürich is an excellent spot to have a relaxed picnic or sunbathing and there are some swimming spots as well, popular on summer evenings with the locals.

In the Zurich area you can also head to the large Zoo Dolder, and the Lindt and Sprüngli chocolate factory, both major tourist attractions.

Entertainment

Zurich has an array of nightspots, excellent shopping facilities, and fine restaurants serving European and Oriental dishes. For the active visitors there are some sports to keep you in shape, including golf, hiking and swimming.

Hotels in Zurich

The well known hotels are situated in the old town. Zurich is an expensive city and hotel rates will be higher than in other European cities. It is recommendable to book your Zurich hotel on-line, that is if you are interested in receiving a discount on the hotel rate.

The main hotels in Zurich offer on-line hotel reservation services. It is easy to reserve your Zurich hotel room on-line. For more information on hotels in Zurich have a look here.

Out and about – car hire on Zürich

Simply driving in a hire car along Lake Zurich and admiring the spectacular Swiss country scenery is a nice experience, and there are many picturesque villages along the shoreline, all accessible by Zurich hire car. The renowned car hire companies have their businesses in Zurich and they are pleased to assist you in hiring your desired car.

When you pre-book your hire car in Zurich you will most likely receive a discount on the car rental rates. A few clicks with your mouse can make a reservation on-line. It is an easy, secure and safe way to hire a car.

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