| Zurich Zürich | ||
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| State | Switzerland | |
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| Altitude | 408 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 91.88 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 394.012 (2012) | |
| Name inhabitants | Zurich (Zurich) | |
| Prefix tel | 41 043, 044 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 8000 - 8099 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saints Felix and Rule (11 September) | |
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Zurich (in GermanZürich) is the largest city in the Switzerland, with a population of approximately 400,000 people in the city and 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Zurich is located on Lake Zurich, where the lake meets the Limmat River in northern Switzerland. Contrary to what some believe, Zurich is not the capital of Switzerland - this honor falls to Bern.
To know
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and a cultural center of German-speaking Switzerland. Although it is only the administrative capital of its canton, Zürich it passes well above its weight in terms of large media and business headquarters, being at the center of the train network that is excessively punctual and meticulously maintained. It is also home to Switzerland's most important airport, and is often the first place in Switzerland to be visited. Zürich it is close to some of the finest ski resorts in the Swiss Alps and many people don't spend much time in Zurich, but it will take at least a couple of days to visit.
While Zurich can be expensive, it is also clean, efficient, and blessed with a high standard of living which, coupled with high wages, explains why people put up with the high prices. Zurich has attracted people from the rest of Switzerland for centuries, but in the 20th and 21st centuries it also began to train both people and companies from outside Switzerland and in some cases even outside Europe. This means that you will hear more languages other than Swiss German and the overall atmosphere is much more cosmopolitan than you might think.
Zurich is home to ETH Zurich, one of the most important technical universities in the world, which has produced numerous Nobel prizes and numerous innovations and thanks to the long history of Switzerland's neutrality, it also houses the headquarters of FIFA and the International Ice Hockey Federation. Zurich is also home to several large banking and insurance conglomerates that have grown on Swiss banking secrecy and still enjoy a good reputation in the financial sector.
Geographical notes
Zurich is located at the northern limit of the lake of the same name, where the river Limmat abandons the lake itself. A little further north, at the largest park in Zurich, the Platzspitz, the river Sihl, coming from the southwest, flows into the Limmat.
To the west the city extends along the Limmat valley. To the north, Zurich extends beyond the mountains Zürichberg is Käferberg, up to the Glatt valley. The eastern limit instead is set by the mountains Adlisberg is Uetliberg.
How to orient yourself
Zurich: full screen map.The old town (Alstadt) extends on both banks of the Limmat river, an emissary of Lake Zurich. From the second half of the 19th century the city expanded in all directions.
Left bank - The most important artery of the left (or western) bank is the Bahnofstrasse, an avenue with rows of lime trees overlooked by banks and luxury shops. It goes from the station square to the Bürkliplatz with the viewpoint over the lake and the pier where the boats stop.
To the east of Bahnofstrasse, the courtyard area extends towards the riverside Lindenhof, part of the Alstadt, the old town of Zurich. Here was located theoppidum from Roman times. It was restored in the time of the Carolingians but today no trace remains. The heart of the district is Münsterhof, the square dominated by the Gothic bulk of the Fraumünster, the church whose stained glass windows were made by artists Marc Chagall is Augusto Giacometti)
Right bank - Crossing one of the numerous bridges over the Limmat you enter the district of Niederdorf, always part of the old town and very lively in the evening due to the presence of numerous clubs. In the center of the district stands the Grossmünster church. The main street in the district is the Niederdorfstrasse, which runs parallel to the Limmatquai, the riverside where they overlook, beyond the town hall (Rathaus) and the Wasserkirche (water church), ancient headquarters of medieval guilds (the guilds, Zunft in German). Also on the right bank, Seefeld is a park area. There is the Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich)
How to get
By plane
- 1 Zurich airport (Flughafen Zürich - ZRH) (11 km north of the city). The most important Swiss airport with over 20 million passengers per year.
- Most major airlines fly to Zurich but the former Swiss flag carrier (now owned by Lufthansa) is still the largest airline in ZRH and offers the widest range of connections. Almost every major hotel in Zurich offers shuttle buses from the airport to your hotel. The stops for these buses are just a few steps to the right from the arrivals of Terminal 1.
- The companies that in 2012 operated flights from Italy to Zurich airport were the following:
- Alitalia CityLiner (from 1st Nov 2012) - From Rome Fiumicino.
- Helvetic Airways - From Bari, Toast-Casale, Lamezia Terme, Olbia.
- Swiss International Air Lines - From Rome-Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Venice, Florence is Catania.
- Zurich Airport offers free WiFi for all guests for up to two hours. You need a mobile phone capable of receiving SMS in Switzerland. Travelers must connect to the "ZurichAirport" network and register their mobile number. The user will receive the access code via a text message. After the free hour, there is a five hour waiting period before you can access the next free hour.
- The airport has an underground train station that connects the city center in 10 minutes, trains run every 10-15 minutes during the day, but less frequently in the hours before or after. A single ticket to the Hauptbahnhof (main station, a.k. "Zürich HB") costs Fr. 6.80 (approx. € 6). You can also get to the center by tram taking line 10 with a ticket for Zone 110 (the city center). The 30-minute ticket is insufficient.
- There are also several buses that take you to various parts of the region of Winterthur.
- 2 Memmingen airport. A cheaper alternative could be this airport located in Bavaria and 200 km away. Ryanair operates at the small airport with flights from Rome-Ciampino and other seasonal flights from Alghero and Trapani. A shuttle bus service connects the airport to Memmingen with Zurich. You will find information on the website of the bus lines that take care of the service http://www.expressbus.ch. Buses terminate on Ausstellungsstrasse at the corner of Hafnerstrasse, near the station.
You can reach Zurich by boat on the lake from Rapperswil (2 hours) or from Horgen (45 minutes). However, this is more of a boat used for leisure and in fact only offers a couple of trips each day.
On the train
- 3 Zurich Central Station (Zürich Hauptbahnhof). The train station and shopping mall (downstairs) connected to the subway have shops, restaurants and a grocery store that locals use when they need to do Sunday shopping, as it is not subject to the closing hours otherwise in effect in the city . It also hosts a Christmas market and other events in the large entrance hall. Under the big clock everyone usually meets, being the most visible place in the station. Inside the structure there is the tourist information office.
- In the station there are some 24-hour lockers in level B1 available for Fr. 6-9 for 24 hours (maximum 3 days), for luggage storage. In addition, the station has a free WIFI service for one hour. To browse, you must provide your mobile number and receive an authentication SMS. All the toilets in the station are subject to a fee, around 1.5 Fr.Provide coins to access the turnstile.
- From Milan 7 Eurocity depart daily for Zurich. They take an average of 3 hours and 40. Consult the site of Trenitalia for details.
By bus
- 4 Zurich main bus station (Sihlquai) (Close to the Central Station). Many economic connections are guaranteed with Flixbus from / to various destinations: Italy, Germany and Switzerland itself.
How to get around
The main train station, the old town and the waterfront and all nearby tourist attractions are within easy walking distance. You may find that you don't need transportation for most of your sightseeing needs once you enter the city.
By public transport
Zurich has with its central station the largest and most important public transport hub in Switzerland. Almost all international and national trains pass through its 16 main tracks, such as the EuroCity, Cisalpino, TGV, ICE and CityNightLine. 870 national and international connections pass through here every day.
The very efficient public transport uses local S-Bahn trains (13 stations within the city), tram (16 lines) and bus (22 lines). The company that manages them is the Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ).
Tickets and options
Foreign visitors are offered the Zürich Card in cuts of 24 and 72 hours. In addition to the free use of public transport, the card grants discounted admission to city museums. However, it does not entitle you to use night buses.
Timetable information for Switzerland can be found at sbb.ch or they can be obtained using the SBB app for iPhone or Android (requires internet connection). The application Free Wemlin on iPhone come on Android gives you offline access to timetable information and transport network maps for the Canton of Zurich, and is therefore ideal for use in case you don't want to use data roaming.
The system is divided into numerous fare zones, with the city center and the nearest suburbs located in zone 110 and the outer suburbs located in other zones (e.g. Winterthur is in zone 120) and the more zones you pass, the more you should pay for the trip. There are single tickets, day passes, monthly passes and annual passes. Monthly and annual cards are commonly referred to as ZVV NetzPass.
Tickets must be purchased from a ticket machine before boarding or from one of the sales tickets at the ticket offices. The ticket machines are in German, English, French and Italian and offer almost all regular tickets available (not personal tickets though). Select the zones you wish to switch to when purchasing your ticket, with a zone map in each car, as well as clearly the instructions that come to your aid, then choose! The ticket gives you access to all means of transport.
If you stay for a longer period, consider a Monthly ZVV NetzPass, because it is the cheapest of all. When traveling to all zones, you only need to save the 8-day cards for the monthly card. A 24-hour ticket for zone 110 costs the same as two single journeys.
If you don't mind starting your travel after 09:00, the "ZVV-9-UhrPass" is the best option. It's available as a day, monthly and yearly pass and will save you a lot of money compared to other similar regular cards, especially since the 9am rule doesn't apply on weekends.
There are also so-called Z-passes, which can be used not only in Zurich, but also in one of the neighboring cantons (Aargau, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Zug, St. Gallen or Thurgau); however, it is only possible to add one more canton, so if you don't go to a canton closer more often than the others, a regular card of all areas of Zürich is probably best and buying a single ticket from the last valid station to your final destination . The Z-pass system also has its own zones, including in neighboring cantons. It is only available as a monthly and annual card and cannot be purchased at ticket machines. For full rate details, see the ZVV home page linked above.
The Swiss Travel Pass (not to be confused with the SwissPass) is valid for all public transport in Zurich and, if you are a tourist visiting most of Switzerland, this can be your best way to save money and time spent trying to understand the zones, routes and fare options. Eurail passes are only valid on the S-Bahn and ships. Interrail passes are valid on the S-Bahn (although the ZVV website claims a "reduction" for other routes for Interrail holders). However, you may notice that you don't need trams and buses if you don't mind walking around a bit.
If you're on a budget, don't stop too late - the "N" night buses only run on weekends. When they run, they only run once an hour and you have to buy a Nachtzuschlag for 5 Fr from the car and validate it before getting on. On business nights, there is no public transport after around 00:30 (although expensive taxis still exist in case you are stuck).
Avoid reaching / visiting Zurich on 1st May. The city is on vacation on labor day. Trams don't run for half of the day and getting around could be a problem.
By tram and bus
Several tram, trolley and bus lines cover the city at street level. Like all other public transport in Zurich, tickets must be purchased and validated before boarding or risk a fine in case of control. You can find times at each stop which are usually accurate to the minute, however delays occur due to heavy traffic or other factors.
By taxi
Taxis in Zurich are very expensive compared to New York, London and other large cities. Most taxi drivers are rude and uncommunicative. Better a trip by tram, bus or S-bahn. Uber has gained its popularity in Zurich, but has recently stopped its UberX service and now only offers regular service and UberBlack. Taxis are readily available in the city center and at the airport. Taxis in Zurich are organized by several companies. The largest suppliers are "Taxi 444" and "7x7 Fahrdienste":
- Einfach-Pauschal Taxi, ☎ 41 44 210 32 32.
- Züritaxi 7x2 GmbH, ☎ 41 44 222 22 22.
- Taxi Jung (Jung AG), ☎ 41 44 271 11 88.
- 7x7 (yourmile AG), ☎ 41 44 777 77 77.
- Taxi 444 AG, ☎ 41 44 444 44 44.
As an alternative to taxi centers and Uber, two companies in Switzerland offer taxis via the Smartphone application:
Further information is available on the information page on taxi services in Zurich from the Zurich Tourist Board.
In a limousine
Limo service is offered by several companies with licensed limo drivers. Some of the Zurich-based service providers specializing in limousine services are, among others:
- EdelSwiss International Limousinen, @[email protected].
- GLM General Limousine Management, @[email protected].
- LAMIR International GmbH, Weberstrasse 10, ☎ 41 79 403 02 88, @[email protected].
- Traverse Limousine, @[email protected].
- GMC Limousines, @[email protected].
Further information is available inlist of travel service providers in Zurich of the Zurich Tourist Board.
By car
Driving in Zurich is possible but painful because the city center is not easy to travel by car. It is cheaper and more comfortable to park outside the city and take a train.
There are two types of public boat transport in Zürich: river buses and lake boats. River boats only operate in the summer months and lake boats operate on a very small schedule during the winter.
River buses operate between the Landesmuseum (near the Hauptbahnhof) along the Limmat River and out into Lake Zürich (Zürich) to Tiefenbrunnen. There are several stops along the Limmat River.
The Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft (ZSG) operates lake vessels (including two restored historic steamships) that depart from Burkliplatz (at the end of Bahnhofstrasse). The ZSG website provides information on destinations and ships. The ZSG offers a variety of tourism-oriented trips (including the Jazz Brunch), a popular trip is a Rapperswil, at the southern end of the Zürichsee. The city has a beautiful castle overlooking the lake surrounded by a medieval city.
On the train
The 'S-Bahn' is Zürich's fastest and most affordable suburban railway system, covering almost all suburbs and beyond. The Zurich S-Bahn system offers fast and comfortable service throughout the region. All lines, except the rural ones, pass through the Hauptbahnhof. The ZVV offers directions for a variety of excursions on the S-Bahn.
You must have a validated ticket before going on board. If you don't have a ticket, you will be liable for an on-site fine of Fr. 100.
By bike
It is generally easy to cycle in Zurich. There are cycle paths throughout much of the city, and if you don't mind the hills, a motorcycle could be a quick and cheap alternative to public transportation. The city has a online map service which allows you to calculate routes for your bicycle and also shows the locations of parking lots and pumps for bicycles. Many of the major intersections do not have cycle paths due to space constraints, but they can generally be avoided. Note that cycling on the sidewalk is not allowed. Cyclists are generally penalized by traffic or for ignoring traffic lights.
Züri rollt offers free bike rental throughout the city. To get a free bike, you need to register with your identity card or passport and pay a refundable deposit of Fr. 20. There are seven stations. Two of them are located in the main station (5 North entrance for bikes is 6 south entrance for bikes) and are used all year round. The rest is operational only from April to October. Two of them are located near the historic center a 7 Globus Cityit's at 8 Bellevue. Opening hours vary from station to station, but most of them operate daily from 09:00 to 21:30.
O-Bike is a bike sharing service from a Chinese start-up that is new to the city. It is a free parking system throughout the city. To unlock them you need their application and a deposit of Fr. 130. After that it allows you to rent bicycles for Fr. 1.50 for half an hour.
What see
1. Around the station
- 1 National Museum of Zurich (Landesmuseum), Museumstrasse 2, CH-8001 Zürich (Next to the central station), ☎ 41 044 218 65 11, @[email protected].
Adults 10 Fr. reduced 8 Fr.. 
Thu-Sun 10: 00-17: 00, Thu 10: 00-19: 00. The museum's collections illustrate the culture and history of Switzerland from prehistoric times to the present day. It occupies the interior of a 19th-century castle that imitates the Renaissance style of the French castles of the Loire
Adults 10 Fr. reduced 8 Fr.. 
Thu-Sun 10: 00-17: 00, Thu 10: 00-19: 00. The museum's collections illustrate the culture and history of Switzerland from prehistoric times to the present day. It occupies the interior of a 19th-century castle that imitates the Renaissance style of the French castles of the Loire
- 2 Museum für Gestaltung (Design Museum), Pfingstweidstrasse 96 (North of the central station, tram 4 stop Toni-Areal), ☎ 41 43 446 44 67, @[email protected]. Adults 12 Fr. reduced 8 Fr. (Dec 2017). Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm, Wed 10 am-8pm.
- 3 Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Limmatstrasse 270 (Tram 4, 13, 17 stop Dammweg), ☎ 41 44 277 20 50, @[email protected]. From 12 to 8 Fr, on Thursdays after 5pm for free. Thu-Fri 11: 00-18: 00, Thu 11: 00-20: 00, Sat-Sun 10: 00-17: 00. Contemporary art museum housed in a former brewery.
2. Alstadt
- 4 Fraumünster, Münsterhof. The church, in mainly Gothic style was founded in 853, is renowned for the precious stained glass windows made by Marc Chagall. The north window of the transept is instead the work of Augusto Giacometti
- 5 Zentralbibliothek Zürich (Central Library of Zurich), Zähringerpl. 6 (Rathaus neighborhood), ☎ 41 44 268 31 00. Free admission (Dec 2017). Mon-Fri 13: 00-17: 00, Sat 13: 00-16: 00. Set up in the "Predigerkloster", the former abbey of the Black Friars, the library houses approximately 5,000,000 printed volumes and 124,000 manuscripts. The oldest volumes were lost in a fire of 1525 stoked by the Protestant reformists
- 6 Grossmünster, Grossmünsterplatz (In the old town, at the mouth of the bridge of the same name - Münsterbrücke). Symbol of Zurich, the cathedral became a stronghold of the Protestant reform thanks to the adjoining school of theology where he taught Ulrico Zwingli, founder of the Swiss Reformed Church. The cathedral is in Romanesque style except for the Gothic towers that flank the facade and was inaugurated in 1220
- 7 Wasserkirche (Church of the Water), Rathaus.
- 8 St. Peter-Kirche, 10, In Gassen.
- 9 Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) (tram 37, 69, 80 stop ETH / Honggerberg). free admission (Dec 2017). Mon-Fri 10: 00-18-00 (main entrance), Ramistrasse 101: Mon-Fri 08: 00-22: 00, Sat-Sun 08: 00-17: 00. The ETH Zurich is a prestigious university institution founded in 1885 and which has produced scientists of the caliber of Albert Einstein and Peter Debye. Its tourist interest is dictated by the terrace of the building with a truly suggestive view of the old city and its surroundings. It is definitely worth going there.
- 10 House of Art (Kunsthaus), Heimplatz 1 (Tram 3, 5, 8, 9, 31 Kunsthaus stop), ☎ 41 044 253 84 84. Exhibitions: 23/18 Fr., collection: 16/11 Fr., combined ticket: 26/19 Fr. (Dec 2017). Tue, Fri-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. Wed, Thu 10: 00-20: 00. The collections of the Kunsthaus range from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century with works by mostly Swiss artists but also by Van Gogh, Picasso, Chagall, just to name a few
- 11 Bahnhofstrasse. The most famous and luxurious street in Zurich.
3. On the shores of the lake
- 12 Museum Rietberg (Non-European Art Museum), Gablerstrasse 15 (tram 7 stop Museum Rietberg, tram 72 stop Hugelstrasse), ☎ 41 44 415 31 31. Adults 18 Fr. reduced 14 Fr. including audio guides (Dec 2017). Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm, Wed 10 am-8pm. Inside the park of Villa Wesendonck, the Rietberg museum houses collections of Islamic, Asian and African art.
- 13 Heidi Weber Museum (Le Corbusier Center), Höschgasse 8 (At 400 m. from the Höschgasse stop - trams 2, 4, 33), ☎ 41 44 383 64 70. Fr. 12/8 (Nov 2017). This is the last building designed by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier. The Pavilion was built after his death as a museum dedicated to his work. Access to the building has long been difficult and expensive, also due to a legal dispute between the former patron and the initiator of the building and the city of Zurich. It is now managed by the city and open to the public. The highlight of the museum is of course the building itself, but there are also annual exhibits that change the architecture.
- 14 Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich (Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich), Zollikerstrasse 107 (Tram 33, 77 botanischer Garten stop. Tram 11, 31 train S18 stop Hegibachplatz, tram 2, 4 stop Hoschgasse), ☎ 41 44 634 84 61. Free admission (Dec 2017). Garden: from Oct to Feb Mon-Fri 08: 00-18: 00, Sat and Sun 08: 00-17: 00. Tropical greenhouse: Oct to Feb Mon-Fri 09: 30-17: 00, Sat and Sun 09: 30-16: 45. Garden with plants from all over the world. There are also banana, ginger, pepper, cocoa and coffee.
4. On the outskirts
- 15 Zoo Zürich (Zurich Zoo), Zurichbergstrasse 221 (5 km east of the center - tram n ° 5, 6, 39 with Zoo stop, tram 751 Zoo / Forrenweid stop), ☎ 41 44 254 25 05. Adults 26 Fr. reduced 13 Fr. (Dec 2017). From Tue to Oct: 09: 00-18: 00, from Nov to Mar: 09: 00-17: 00. Rainforest: 10 am-5pm. Visited every year by more than 2,000,000 people, the Zurich Zoo is among the largest in Europe and is also among those located at the highest altitude (640 m.). The zoo is managed in an exemplary way to the point of being a model for other European zoos. The efforts made to recreate the original environments of the hosted fauna are commendable. The Masoala greenhouse was inaugurated in 2006. Large (7,000 m²) reproduces the typical environment of the Amazon rainforest.
- 16 FIFA Museum, Seestrasse 27, ☎ 41 43 388 25 00, @[email protected]. Fr 24/14 (Nov 2017). Tue-Sat 10 am-7pm, Sun 9 am-6pm. Museum of the world of football and FIFA.
Other
- 17 Cabaret Voltaire, Spiegelgasse 1 (Tram 4, 15 Rathaus stop. 3, 31 Neumarkt stop), ☎ 41 43 268 56 30, @[email protected]. Tue-Fri and Sun 11: 30-17: 30, Sat 09: 30-17: 30. This historic Zurich venue is famous for being the birthplace of Dadaism. After various vicissitudes, the restaurant is open and can be visited.
- 18 [link not working]Chinese garden, Bellerivestrasse 138 (Tram 2, 4, 33 stop Hoschgasse and tram 912, 916 stop Chinagarten), ☎ 41 44 380 31 51. Fr. 4 (Nov 2017). Apr to Oct Mon-Sun 11: 00-19: 00. This small but beautiful Chinese garden was offered to the city of Zurich by the Chinese city of Kunming as a symbol of gratitude after Zurich helped Kunming through the transfer of technical knowledge.
Events and parties
- San Bertoldo. January 2.
- Sechseläuten. Third Monday of April. City festival. Unofficially a half day vacation with many activities closed after 1pm.
- Labour day. May 1.
- Street Parade.
- Lange Nacht der Museen (Long night of the Museums). September 1st.
- Knabenschiessen. Monday after the second weekend of September. City festival. unofficially a half day vacation with many businesses closed after 1pm.
What to do
- 1 Lindenhof (panoramic point), Lindenhof. This viewpoint located west of the river was once the ancient Roman castle, then became a castle under Charlemagne and in 1798 the Swiss constitution was proclaimed. In addition to history, it is a quiet place to rest and enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city.
- 2 guided tour with eTuk Tuk, Taxistand Museumstrasse, Hauptbahnhof Museumstrasse 1, ☎ 41 44 215 40 00, fax: 41 44 215 40 44, @[email protected]. from 39 to 108 Fr. (Dec 2017). 9:30, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30. City tour of 60 or 90 minutes in German, English and French.
- 3 Zurich Food Tour, Toni Areal Tramstelle Pfingstweidstrasse 94, ☎ 41 44 215 40 00, fax: 41 44 215 40 44, @[email protected]. From 30 to 85 Fr per person. Food walking tour to discover bars and restaurants in German and English.
- To participate you must have a tram ticket for zone 110. The ticket is not included in the price and must be purchased separately.
- Tour of the historic center, Tourist Information Im Hauptbahnhof, ☎ 41 44 215 40 00, fax: 41 44 215 40 44, @[email protected]. 25 Fr. adults, 12.50 Fr children. guided tours of the historic center lasting 2 - 3 hours with a number of participants from 1 to 20.
Shopping
Shops are generally closed on Sundays including all supermarkets in the city, except those at the main train station, Enge and Stadelhofen stations and at the airport which remain open.
The chicest street in the city for high-quality shopping is without a doubt Bahnhofstrasse, full of designer shops.
- 1 Apple store, Bahnhofstrasse 77, ☎ 41 44 213 18 00.
How to have fun
- 1 Swiss Casino Zurich (Casino of Zurich), Gessnerallee 3-5, ☎ 41 43 330 30 30. 11:00-04:00.
Shows
Tonhalle Gesellschaft - The largest concert hall in Zurich. It stands on Bürkliplatz.
- Hallenstadion, Wallisellenstrasse 45, 8050 Zürich (Close to the airport. Tram stop n ° 11), ☎ 41 044 316 77 7. .
- Orange Cinema, Parkhaus Zürichhorn (Wildbachstrasse stop). During the summer (July August) is in operation at the Zürichhorn Park on the shores of the lake, the open air cinema, a very popular form of entertainment in Zurich
Night clubs
- Wolf Bierhalle, Limmat-Quai 132, ☎ 41 044 251 0130. Zurich's largest and most famous brewery. Orchestras sing traditional music every day.
- X-TRA Club, Bar, Restaurant & Lounge, Limmatstrasse 118 8031 Zürich, Switzerland. The largest nightclub in Zurich frequented by young people in their twenties.
- Barfüsser (Spitalgasse 14, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland), ☎ 41 044 251 40 64. The most famous of Zurich's gay clubs
Gay clubs
Events include the Pink Apple film festival, the White Party in May and the Black Party in November. Gay pride takes place in June. In 2009 Zurich hosted the EuroPride parade
- 2 Magnusbar, Magnusstrasse 29 (Tram / bus stop: Bäckeranlage). cruise bar
- 3 Renos Relax (sauna), Kernstrasse 57 (3rd floor).
- 4 Männerzone (cruise bar), Kernstrasse 57.
- 5 Rage Club (cruise bar), Wagistrasse 13.
- 6 Mustache (sauna), Engelstrasse 4 / Badenerstrasse 156.
- Apollo (sauna).
- 7 Paragonya (sauna), Mühlegasse 11.
- 8 Predigerhof (bistro), Mühlegasse 15.
- Barfüsser (Cafe), Spitalgasse 14.
- 9 Dynasty Club (music bar), Zähringerstrasse 11.
- 10 Carrousel (pub), Zähringerstrasse 33.
- 11 Cranberry (Cafe), Metzgergasse 3 (Rathaus).
- 12 [link not working]Pigalle (Cafe), Marktgasse 14.
- 13 PlatZHirsch, Hirschenplatz / Spitalgasse 3. Gay friendly bar. House, R&B & dance.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
Jelmoli, St. Annahof is Manor they are great restaurants for a cheap buffet lunch, with salads and vegetables. All located in Bahnhofstrasse and open during the day.
- Coop restaurants, Theaterstrasse 22, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland. The Coop Group's outlets include a couple of restaurants in the center of Zurich. One is at 57 Bahnhofstrasse, the other at no. number 18 of Theaterstrasse
- Migros restaurants. Migros supermarkets have attached a self-service restaurant. The one closest to the center is in Limmatstrasse 152 (bus stop 32 and trams 4, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17)
- Kaimug Box, Migros-City, Löwenstr. 31-35, ☎ 41 442 271 068. Mon-Sat 10 am-8pm. Branch of the Kaimug chain with takeaway Thai cuisine, aimed at a health conscious clientele. There is no fried food on the menu; but only rice, pasta and curry dishes that are prepared in a wok in front of the customer's eyes.
- Kaimug Box, Falkenstr. 21. Vegetarian spring rolls for 4.50 CHF; Red Curry Chicken with coconut milk, pineapple, Bumbu slices and rice for 12.50 CHF.. Mon-Sat 10 am-8pm. Branch of the Kaimug chain with takeaway Thai cuisine, aimed at a health conscious clientele. There is no fried food on the menu; but only rice, pasta and curry dishes that are prepared in a wok in front of the customer's eyes.
- 1 Gran Café Motta, Limmatquai 66 (Right in front of the Rathaus.), ☎ 41 44 252 31 19. Very elegant place, quality Italian products (excellent coffee). The service a bit slow and not always up to the challenge. The waitresses speak Italian.
- 2 Starbucks, Rennweg 48, ☎ 41 43 497 26 40. Small and easily crowded shop.
Average prices
- 3 Rosalys, Freieckgasse 7 (Bellevue), ☎ 41 44 261 44 30. Typical Swiss cuisine. The Älplermacrone (an apple custard pastry) appears on the dessert list. It also functions as a cocktail bar.
- 4 Business, Mühlebachstrasse 2 (close to Stadelhofen station), ☎ 41 44 250 59 30. Very popular.
- 5 Commi-Halle, Stampfenbachstrasse 8, ☎ 41 44 250 59 60. Italian dishes.
- 6 Swiss Chuchi, Rosengasse 10, ☎ 41 44 266 96 66. A tourist-oriented restaurant that features classic Swiss dishes including fondue on its menu.
- 7 Zeughauskeller, Bahnhofstrasse 28a (near Paradeplatz), ☎ 41 44 211 26 90. 11:30 -23:00. Restaurant on the ground floor of a historic 15th century building. Although geared towards tourists, it offers generous portions (sausages, stews and side dishes of roasted potatoes are the main dishes).
- 8 Zum Kropf, In Gassen 16 (just down the street from the Zeughauskeller), ☎ 41 44 221 18 05. Tipica birreria dai bei soffitti decorati che offre piatti di carne (maiale e salsicce).
- 9 Globus Bellevue, Theaterstrasse 12. Cucina fusion e sushi bar.
- 10 Sprüngli Paradeplatz, Bahnhofstrasse 21 (Al primo piano). Sala da pranzo della pasticceria di lusso Sprüngli ove in genere si soffermano signore dell'alta borghesia per uno spuntino dopo un pomeriggio o una mattinata trascorsa all'insegna dello shopping.
- 11 [link not working]King's Kurry, Freyastr 3, ☎ 41 43 268 48 28. Buffet con pietanze indiane aperto all'ora del pranzo.
- 12 Masala, Stauffacherstrasse 27, ☎ 41 44 240 03 61. Cucina indiana.
- 13 Hiltl, Sihlstrasse 28 (Dietro i magazzini Jelmoli), ☎ 41 44 227 70 00. Ristorante vegetariano tra i più antichi d'Europa, essendo stato inaugurato nel 1890.
- 14 Tibits, Seefeldstrasse 2 (Dietro il teatro dell'Opera), ☎ 41 44 260 32 22. Il fast-food del ristorante vegetariano Hiltl aperto per l'ora del pranzo. Il buffet a self-service presenta un'enorme varietà di piatti vega, frutta e succhi.
High prices
- Lindenhofkeller, Pfalzgasse 4, ☎ 41 442 117 071. Spezzatino di vitello alla zurighese con Rösti 44,- CHF; Menu a quattro portate a 129,- CHF a.P. o a 5 portate a 145,- CHF a.P.. Menu completi sino alle 12:45 e serali sino alle 20:45. Ristorante in una semi-cantina con cucina internazionale svizzera.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Jugendherberge SJH, Mutschellenstrasse 114, ☎ 41 43 399 78 00. Albergo della gioventù della SJH e associato alla Hostelling International. Per soggiornarvi è richiesta la tessera associativa.
- City Backpacker - Hotel Biber, Niederdorfstrasse 5, 8001. Ostello privato. Oltre a posti letto in camerate dispone di stanze singole, doppie, triple e quadruple.
- Hotel Krone Limmatquai, Limmatquai 88, ☎ 41 44 251 42 22. Tra gli alberghi più economici del centro.
Safety
Zurigo, come tutte le città della Svizzera, è relativamente sicura. Tuttavia, bisogna stare in guardia contro ladri e borseggiatori. Tenere il portafoglio o la borsa in modo sicuro, non nella tasca dell'anca o in una tasca esterna dello zaino. In particolare, i ladri sono noti per operare intorno alla stazione ferroviaria principale di Zurigo. Non lasciatevi sfuggire i bagagli neanche per un attimo.
Alcune zone del lungolago sono frequentate da giovani che a volte cercano di scegliere la lotta quando sono ubriachi. Non lasciarli provocare, poiché sono probabilmente presenti in numero e utilizzeranno qualsiasi scusa per andarti contro. Si può anche notare che molti di questi giovani hanno fumato qualcosa che non è una sigaretta - la Svizzera è sorprendentemente lieve di tali cose - ma non è una causa di allarme.
Il trasporto pubblico è molto sicuro. Puoi utilizzarlo senza precauzioni speciali.
Se decidi di andare in bicicletta in città, capisci che Zurigo è la città dei trasporti pubblici. Attenzione ai binari del tram che possono bloccare la tua ruota e farti volare nel traffico, i tram percorrono frequentemente questi binari (e possono spaventarti) gli autobus fanno frequenti fermate nella parte più a destra della corsia. In breve, il centro in bicicletta dovrebbe essere percorso solo da coloro che hanno esperienza con il ciclismo e con il traffico.
Zurigo è il luogo preferito per i gay e le lesbiche svizzere che parlano tedesco. Il cantone di Zurigo è stato il secondo cantone, dopo Ginevra, a consentire, ad esempio, la costituzione di registri per i partner dello stesso sesso. La città di Zurigo è probabilmente il posto in Svizzera che offre l'ambiente più aperto per i gay e le lesbiche. Gay e lesbiche non hanno bisogno di precauzioni speciali per la loro sicurezza nelle strade. È sempre possibile che si verifichi un comportamento omofobico casuale.
Permanence Hauptbahnhof alla stazione ferroviaria principale fornisce urgente assistenza all'esterno per i turisti senza appuntamenti. C'è anche un dentista al piano di sotto della stazione. Per le emergenze gravi c'è il "Kantonsspital", la clinica universitaria con un reparto di emergenza 24/7. Alla fermata del Tram "Universitätsspital" (fate caso alla statua d'oro di ragazzo davanti all'edificio, quindi segui i segni "Notfall" rossi). Non mandano via persone con gravi problemi di salute. Il numero di ambulanza è 144 ma il numero di emergenza europeo 112 funziona pure.
Zurigo ha due dipartimenti di polizia, la Stadtpolizei Zurich, responsabile della zona della città e il Kantonspolizei Zürich, responsabile dell'intera regione. Con circa 1.800 e 3.000 ufficiali, questi corpi sono i più grandi in Svizzera. Mentre gli ufficiali di polizia di Zurigo vi aiuteranno felicemente se siete in difficoltà o che avete bisogno di indicazioni, sono anche famosi per avvicinarsi a persone "sospette" e controllare i loro documenti. Questa procedura è fastidiosa ma legale. Portare con sé una fotocopia del passaporto e il biglietto, rimanere calmi e cortesi e probabilmente non si avranno problemi.
How to keep in touch
Internet
Le stazioni ferroviarie più grandi della città (tra cui la stazione principale e Stadelhofen) offrono un'ora di connessione internet wireless gratuita per stazione per 3 ore. Devi essere in grado di ricevere un messaggio di testo per una registrazione unica.
Tenersi informati
- 9 Zurigo Turismo (Ufficio informazioni turistiche), Hauptbahnhof Zurigo (Sul lato destro della grande sala della stazione centrale), ☎ 41 44 215 40 00, @[email protected]. Da 1 magg a 31 ott: Lun-sab 08:00-20:30, Dom 09:00-18:00. Da 1 nov a 30 apr: Lun-sab 08:30-19:00 dom 09:00-18:00. L'ufficio è fornitissimo di brochure e volantini con tutti gli eventi in città e le principali attrazioni turistiche. Le mappe sono gratuite e in più lingue.
Around
- Cascate del Reno (47 km/40 minuti in auto tramite A1/A4) — Le cascate rientrano tra le principali attrazioni della Svizzera. Sono le più ampie d'Europa, essendo lunghe 150 m. Possono essere raggiunte da Zurigo anche in treno scendendo alla stazione di Dachsen e prendendo da lì l'autobus 634.
- 19 Aathal (25 km/40 minuti in treno o in autobus) — La località ospita un simpatico museo privato dedicato ai dinosauri, il Sauriermuseum Aathal.
- 20 Torre di Bollingen. Casa di Jung sul Lago di Zurigo. L'edifico presenta alcune iscrizioni predisposte dallo stesso Jung, tuttavia esso è proprietà privata e non sono possibili le visite interne.
- Lucerna
- Zugo
