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Traveling to one of the most popular destinations in Europe

Zurich is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Europe and in the world. It never gets boring here! The city offers a varied cultural offer and thanks to its central location is the ideal starting point for excursions to all other Swiss cities. As a lakeside discovery metropolis with views of the snow-covered Swiss Alps on the horizon, Zurich Downtown Switzerland offers a unique mix of adventure, enjoyment, nature, and culture. The old town of Zurich around the river and the Lindenhof square are made for a relaxing stroll. Walking along the river shores you will discover picturesque historic buildings like the Helmhaus and the Zurich town hall.

Close to the Limmat River, the two towers of the Romaneske church Grossmünster stand out among the buildings. Climbing up the 187 steps is well worth the great view of Zurich you’ll see at the top. Another feature of this church is the modern design of the windows created in 2009 by the German artist Sigmar Polke with semi-precious stones.

Two other churches that are also famous for their windows, are the Fraumünster and the Wasserkirche. Wasserkirche means “Church of water” in German, as it was originally built on an island in the river Limmat. Three windows of the choir have been designed by Augusto Giacometti, the master of colour, as he was called. At the Fraumünster there are five stained glass windows of Marc Chagall, with its characteristic blue colours.

If you are looking for an outdoor experience or a nice day trip, the Lake Zurich is perfect for a boat tour and will provide a pleasant way of exploring the surrounding landscape. For the more adventurous, a hike on the nearby Swiss mountains might be the thing to do. There is the Uetliberg on the western shore of the lake, to which you can either hike or take a train. From the lookout tower on Uetliberg you have a stunning view of all of Zurich.
Zurich has also a lot to offer on rainy days. You can for example visit one of the numerous museums (e.g. the Swiss National Museum which houses the largest cultural and historical collection in the country) or visit the Zürich Zoo.

Zurich is the economically strongest region of Switzerland and is the international financial center of Switzerland. The economic development of the city is committed to good framework conditions for the economy. One of the most famous places in the city is the Bahnhofstrasse with its high end brand shops. The Bahnhofstrasse is Switzerland's most expensive street.

If you would like to know more about the locations of our different houses and get some suggestions for day trips around Zurich, please visit our BLOG. There you will also find some general tipps for traveling to Switzerland, for example how to save money during your travel.

For more information about our other destinations in Switzerland, please visit the property pages of Lucerne and Zug.

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