Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland, located at its north-central part. The economy of this city is flourishing despite its low density of population, while the main language spoken by its inhabitants is German. The city holds the reputation to be one of the most prestigious cities in the world due to its economic status.
One of the factors that supports the growth in economy of this city is the influx of visitors it welcomes on a daily basis. It could also be that the status of the city is the magnet that draws the visitors to see for themselves what this city has to offer.
- Accommodation
a. Hotel Baur Au Lac
This is a five star hotel which has a lake, golf course, elegant amenities, which include a limousine service for guests and valet parking. Exquisite fine dining experience is also a given in this type of accommodation
b. Foyer Hottingen
From a five star hotel, the city also offers a more affordable place to keep you safe and warm during your visit. This 1-star hotel still offers competitive services like free Wifi, airport transfers, and wake-up service, with a satisfying breakfast.
c. St. Georges Hotel
Another friendly-priced hotel situated strategically at a walking distance to the place’s well known sites. It has an onsite restaurant, TV and heating in the rooms, with shuttle service as well.
- Food
a. Birchermüsli
This place is ideal for eating breakfasts or brunches. Its menu boasts of fresh fruits, cereal, yogurts, and delectable cream cheese to fuel you up and start your day right.
b. Kreis 5 branch of Migros M
This diner offers a wide array of options for grumbling stomachs. It is a combination of a food court and a supermarket so you are given almost limitless choices, even ranging from different cuisines.
c. Sankt Meinrad
Get a taste of Zurich in this restaurant as local recipes are incorporated into their dishes, transformed to gourmet style.
- Activities
In Zurich, visitors are given the leisure to travel with less hassle given the swift public transports available. Do not forget to buy the ZurichCard so that you may be able to go around the city by train. From the train station, you can reach the zoo within a few minutes, visit the Fluntern Cemetery to visit James Joyce grave. It is also important not to miss the Alpine and the St. Peter’s church where Europe’s largest clock could be found.
With its geography, a city on a lake, enjoy the sceneries such as refreshing green views, beach, and waterside homes, as you cruise on Lake Zurich. On a sunny late afternoon, you can chill at Park Hyatt where you can appreciate the serenity of the place.
Zurich is also home of rich arts and culture. Do not miss to visit museums and art galleries such as Kunsthaus and Kunsthalle. Although these places are not as extravagant as other museums or galleries in other parts of the world, it does offer a lot. It is in these places that locals have religiously preserved works of Swiss artists.
The city prides itself in offering some things free! Some of these are the entrance to the Botanical Garden and the use of bikes. Yes, you read that right. Although they still term it as “rent”, it is actually for free. Just leave a CHF 20 deposit at one of the Züri rollt containers then you are good to go.
Despite the success of the city’s economy and competitiveness in the modern society, it has not lost grip of its culture and the things considered important about their past as a city. It is still able to preserve the true riches of their place, which is what it has to offer to locals and visitors alike and the importance it gives to its heritage.