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Zurich Shopping Areas

Anita Choudhary — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:28 +0000

Without a doubt the city of Zurich is Switzerland’s favorite and most popular tourist destination, if not one of the top European favorites overall. There is much to see and do when you are visiting this culturally and historically renowned city. If shopping is your passion when you vacation overseas, then Zurich is definitely the city to visit if you are planning on visiting Switzerland. We’ve chosen a handful of recommended shopping venues and listed them here.

Best Bakeries in Zurich

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:00:32 +0000

Although it is not the capital city of Switzerland, Zurich is the financial center of the country and the location of the Swiss stock exchange. Numerous national and international corporations are based here as well as media agencies from around the world. It is one of Europe’s most popular winter tourist destinations because it is typically the primary arrival point for those visiting the country. Due to the fact that it sits in such close proximity to the Swiss Alps, Zurich is oftentimes referred to as the “Portal to the Alps.”

Discovering Zurich Nightlife

Will Joce — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00:29 +0000

Situated on Lake Zurich and the largest metro area in Switzerland is the city of Zurich, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, especially during the winter months when skiing and winter sports abound at the surrounding winter recreation areas. When it comes to the entire country, Switzerland’s allure is its cuisine, culture, and history. However, there is a significant nightlife that goes on in the city of Zurich during the entire year. We’ve broken down the more popular venues between the bars, clubs, and live music.

Top 5 Museums in Bern, Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:25 +0000

Switzerland’s capital Bern is a small city but it has surprisingly many museums and art galleries. Here are the most popular museums in Bern.

The Einstein House

Albert Einstein lived in Bern between 1903 and 1905, and here he also developed his famous theory of relativity.

How To Get from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

Satu Rommi — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Zürich airport is one of the main airports in Switzerland. Its small size makes it easy to navigate and it also has fast connections to Zürich city: it takes just ten minutes from the airport to the city centre by train.The airport has information desks for arriving tourists in arrivals halls 1 and 2. The Airport Service Centre in the car park 2, on the first floor, offers tourist information.

Vegetarian Restaurants in Bern, Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:00:08 +0000

Swiss cuisine is not the most vegetarian-friendly in the world, but incidentally the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe is here in Switzerland. If you’re visiting Switzerland’s capital in Bern, here are some vegetarian-friendly places to eat. Vegetarian food is easier to find than vegan and the best option for strict vegans is the famous Tibits.

Top 5 Local Dishes in Zurich

Mhairi Dewar — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:00:28 +0000

Swiss cuisine is mainly known for its cheese dishes: fondue and raclette. Here are the top 5 Swiss dishes to try in Zurich, and some tips for vegetarians.

1. Zurich Geschnetzeltes

If you can manage to pronounce this one, try Zurich Geschnetzeltes, made with small pieces of veal cooked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce. Zurich Geschnetzeltes is usually eaten with noodles.

Free Things to do in Bern, Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:00:15 +0000

Switzerland is an expensive tourist destination but there are many free attractions and things to do in Bern. Bern is easy to get around by foot and most tourist attractions are in the city centre.

Best Places to Listen to Live Music in Zurich

Satu Rommi — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:00:40 +0000

The small Swiss capital Zurich is home to a surprising variety of bars and clubs: there are said to be more clubs here per resident than in any other city in Europe. Zurich’s relaxed licensing laws allow many clubs to stay open until the early hours of the morning, and the wide range of clubs and bars in the city centre guarantee that you can listen to live music almost every day of the week. There are several jazz clubs in the city, and bars and clubs offer gigs by local and international bands.

Top 5 Extreme Winter Sports in Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:00:10 +0000

If you’ve had enough of skiing and want to try something a bit different, Switzerland has it all: ice diving, heliskiing, snowkiting and Europe’s longest sledge. And have you tried airboarding yet? Photo by Ottawas Europe’s longest sledge run Bussalp in Grindelwald, in the Bernese Alps (near Bern), has Europe’s longest sledge run – an [...]

Ski Travel Destinations in Switzerland

Anita Choudhary — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:00:18 +0000

Switzerland is world renowned for its great ski destinations. The Alps in the southern part of the country and Jura to the northwest, attract winter sports aficionados from all over the world. The following article provides information on some of the best ski resorts in Switzerland.

Andermatt – is one of those popular ski resorts that lull you into a sense of getting in touch with the season and well-being.

Christmas Shopping in Zurich, Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:00:43 +0000

Switzerland is one of the best places in Europe to visit traditional Christmas markets. The city of Zurich alone has several good markets in November and December. Zurich city centre gets its Christmas lights in the end of November when the famous shopping street Bahnhofstrasse is decorated for the holidays. From the traditional Christmas Market in Zurich’s old city to the annual Christkindlimarkt, here are the best places to go Christmas shopping in Zurich.

Bahnhofstrasse Christmas Shopping

Zurich’s most famous and possibly most luxurious shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse, is decorated for the holiday season in the end of November.

Top Winter Sports Events in Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:00:24 +0000

From Europe’s biggest freestyle snowboarding open to an ice climbing festival and an international sled dog race, here are top five winter sports events in Switzerland this season.

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Top 5 Family Things to Do in Zurich

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:00:37 +0000

The capital of Switzerland and the country’s largest city with nearly 400,000 residents is the city of Zurich. It is a major hub where the airways, railway, and transportation industries are concerned. Both the Zurich Airport and train station are the largest entities of their types in the entire country. Suffice it to say, Zurich is one of the most desirable European destinations to visit any season of the year depending on your preferences. Additionally, Zurich has a 7,000-year history dating back to the time it was originally settled by the ancient Romans. Today, it is one of the primary European holiday and tourist destinations for a number of reasons including its culinary, cultural, events and attractions, history, lodging choices, sightseeing opportunities, and winter sports vacations. But what if it isn’t a romantic vacation you are thinking of? What if you want to take the entire family?

Dancing Venues in Zurich, Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:00:56 +0000

Zurich, Switzerland has an incredible amount of nightclubs for a night out dancing. Thanks to the city’s relaxed licensing laws, clubs stay open until the early hours of the morning. If you’re into Latin rythms, many clubs in Zurich have regular salsa and Latin nights. Dress up when going out dancing in Zurich, especially when visiting the top-end clubs, and expect to pay top prices for drinks.

Kaufleuten (Pelikanstrasse 18, Kreis 1) is one of Zurich’s most famous clubs: trendy and upscale and popular with celebrities and celeb-spotters.

Free Things to Enjoy in Zurich

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Switzerland’s largest city is also one of the most popular European tourist destinations. The city of Zurich is situated on Lake Zurich where the lake is met by the Limmat River. The city is also Switzerland’s financial center and is the home of the stock exchange and the headquarters of numerous international and national corporations. It is also the media center of the country since the majority of the country’s TV channels call Zurich home. The following content is a listing of some of the FREE things to enjoy in Zurich.

Train Travel Tips In Switzerland

Satu Rommi — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:19:15 +0000

Train travel in Switzerland is easy: the country is small and distances between major cities are short, trains are punctual and comfortable, and the scenery is always stunning.

Top 5 Attractions in Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:25:28 +0000

In terms of largest freshwater and natural (not manmade) lakes of a continent, and in terms of volume, all other European lakes pale in comparison to Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

Additionally, there are not many winter ski

Little Gems for Student Geneva

Claire Ackerman — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:30:24 +0000

Geneva is world-famous for its collection of international organizations and institutions, the nearby ski slopes and the sleek lifestyle of expats and diplomats. But what about for the younger, student population?

Souvenirs from Switzerland : Watches and Cuckoo Clocks

Phil McDonald — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:36:31 +0000

Switzerland may be neutral in many areas of international relations but when it comes to finding out the time and wanting a time piece to look like a piece of jewellery, or become an ornament for the home, the Swiss really are the best in the world. Swiss Watches In terms of watches, the origins, [...]