Zurich or Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. The city is Switzerland's main commercial and cultural centre and sometimes called the Cultural Capital of Switzerland, the political capital of Switzerland being Berne. Zürich can be counted as one of the world's pre-eminent global cities. According to several surveys from 2006 to 2008, Zürich was named the city with the best quality of life in the world as well as the wealthiest city in Europe. Zurich's metropolitan area has a population of about 1.68 million people.
Reviews of Zurich from boo.com
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lindsayhutchison3007 says: “ Nothing to special about this place. Breakfast was good. A lot of choice. Rooms were average and bathrooms were very clean. One major disappointment was that there is no kitchen or fridge for guests to use. We ended up throwing out a lot of food.
Posted: on Jul 30, 2010 |
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becca says: “ I was here from a Tuesday to a Saturday towards the end of June '09. Stayed in a cool hotel right by the Milchbuck tram station. The tram system was awesome and made it so easy to get around the entire city. Loved a lot of the attractions I visited, especially the Kunsthaus which really is a… more
Tags: tram, picturesque, art gallery, expensive
Posted: on Jun 26, 2009 |
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lianghh says: “ Very clean city, friendly people, good museums, well linked with transport, beautiful lake, not a cheap country and almost 2 hours far from the mountains. Overall an amazing holiday experience and a top secret destination!
Tags: clean, crystal clear water, expensive, friendly, helpful, transport, culture, semi-gay friendly, conservative, fresh air, shops close early
Posted: on Apr 13, 2008 |
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Best things to do in Zurich
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Swiss National Museum- What?
- A famous art museum
- Where?
- Next to the Hauptbahnhof.
- Anything else?
- This museum is part of the Musée Suisse Group. It is one of the most important art museums of cultural history in Europe and the world.
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Shopping- What?
- Shopping district in Zurich
- Where?
- City centre
- Anything else?
- There are a number of designer shops as well as boutiques and chain stores all over the city for you to splurge in.
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Botanischer Garten- What?
- A botanical garden.
- Where?
- Walking distance from Zürich Hegibachplatz station.
- Anything else?
- Administered by Zürich University, the Botanischer Garten are home to approximately 9,000 species of plants and flowers. Covering an expanse of around 53,000 square metres, these gardens are also home to a large pond and various glasshouses.
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Upcoming events in Zurich
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Sep 24
Mister- Pink
- When: Sep 24, 2010 (Friday)
- Where: Carlton
- What: Ages: All Ages find out more
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Oct 1
Red Leaf
- When: Oct 1, 2010 (Friday)
- Where: Carlton
- What: Ages: 18+ Band start @ 9pm approx find out more
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Oct 5
Liederabend
- When: Oct 5, 2010 (Tuesday)
- Where: Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Recommended Hotels
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Marriott Zurich(4 star hotel)- Marriott Hotel Description The first class business hotel lies in the heart of the city, on the banks of the Limmat river. The international airport can be reached within 10 minutes by shuttle bus. The
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Hotel du Théâtre(3 star hotel)- Welcome to our design B&B hotel located in the heart of Zurich at the entrance of the old town.
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boo rating 87%
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Hotel Otter(3 star hotel)- Hotel Otter is situated on a pedestrian area, right in the heart of the old part of town. Located between fashion boutiques and book shops, it is the perfect place to stay for artists, models, young people and those who are young at heart.
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Top Restaurants
| Pumpstation | $$$$$ | 66% |
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| Tre Cucine | $$$$$ | 60% |
| Restaurant Au Gratin | 100% | |
| Grand Café Odeon | 80% | |
| restaurant | $$$$$ | 100% |
