You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from MephistoPat: @SnowNoire @lynvenom I implemented to drink officially at Safari Bar in Zurich :-) 2 minutes ago Timothy_Zurich: This is soo cool! I got so many followers from using this app: http://t.co/UqBjbqeQ 4 minutes ago jaouanebrahim: Trouvez des #applications #mobiles compatibles sur #iPhone, #iPad et #Android #Suisse #Geneve #Zurich 5 minutes ago World / Europe / Switzerland / Zurich | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect With its quaint old centre of narrow cobbled streets, stunning views across Lake Zurich to the Alps and bustling financial and gold trading centre, Zurich was recently ranked one of the top three cities for best quality of living in the world. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language German Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT +1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Warm summers, cold winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 41 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V. European two-pin plugs are standard Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Zurich arrive at Zurich International Airport. Trains (CHF 6) run every ten minutes to and from the airport to the city centre and take 15 minutes. Taxis (CHF 50) are available outside the arrivals hall, and journey time to the centre is 20 minutes. Zurich has an excellent tram and bus system, and most sites in the centre are easily reached on foot. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Bahnhofstrasse Bahnhofstrasse: This elegant boulevard is quite simply one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Europe. Its chic stores are filled with couture, jewellery, furs and, of course, those famous and expensive Swiss watches. Beyer (Bahnhofstrasse 31) is a family business, which has been selling watches and chronometers for more than seven generations. Address: Bahnhofstrasse Post Code: Tel No: Lake Zurich Lake Zurich: With its spectacular setting on the banks of this vast lake backed by rugged mountains, Zurich is the perfect city for hikers and nature lovers. Take the train for a 20-minute ride from the central station to Uetliberg, where you can stroll and enjoy the best views over the city to the lake and the Alps. The hills here are criss-crossed with walking trails, which are used as sledging runs in winter. Address: Lake Zurich Post Code: Tel No: Zurich Zoo Zurich Zoo: Explore the zoo's latest attraction - the massive tropical ecosystem, which recreates the Masaola Rainforest of Madagascar, complete with its own population of Red Ruff Lemurs. Address: Zürichbergstrasse 221 Post Code: Tel No:00 41 44 254 25 05 Quick Lunch - Haus Hiltl The centrally located Haus Hiltl has housed a vegetarian restaurant for more than 100 years. It has a varied lunch menu and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Address: 28 Sihlstrasse Post Code: Tel No:00 41 44 201 05 66 Top Table - The Lake Side Try to get a table by the water at The Lake Side, a stylish restaurant on the banks of Lake Zurich, which serves a mix of Mediterranean, Asian and traditional Swiss cuisine. Address: Bellerivestrasse 170 Post Code: Tel No:00 41 44 385 86 00 Cheap Eat - Adler's Swiss Chuchi Adler's Swiss Chuchi serves good hearty Swiss lunches at affordable prices. Address: Rosengasse 10 Post Code: Tel No:00 41 44 266 96 66 On Business - Zurich Park Hyatt hotel The Zurich Park Hyatt hotel, located in the city's financial and commercial district and just steps away from the fashionable Bahnhofstrasse, combines ultra-modern architecture and technology. There are four meeting rooms and conference facilities. Book now Address: Beethovenstrasse 21 Post Code:8002 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Romantik Hotel The Romantikhotel, situated in the older part of Zurich, exudes an old world charm. Built in the 1800s the rooms are furnished with discrete elegance and style. Book now Address: Florhofgasse 4 Post Code: Tel No: Cheap Sleep - The Hotel Etap The Hotel Etap is a comfortable modern budget hotel within easy reach of the centre. Book now Address: Technoparkstrassse 2 Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - The Café/Bar Odeon Situated close to the lake, The Café/Bar Odeon (Limmatquai 2, 00 41 44 251 16 50) is a quiet haven with a cosy atmosphere. Address: Limmatquai 2 Post Code: Tel No:00 41 44 251 16 50 Formal Presentation - The Crown Plaza hotel The Crown Plaza hotel (Badenerstrasse 420, 00 41 44 404 44 44) has state-of-the art facilities and large conference and meeting rooms in the heart of town. Address: Badenerstrasse 420 Post Code: Tel No:00 41 44 404 44 44 Evening Drinks - Restaurant Zeughauskeller Set in a former 17th century armoury with massive beamed ceilings, the Restaurant Zeughauskeller on Bahnhofstrasse (28a near Paradeplatz, 00 41 44 211 26 90) is the perfect place to chill out over a stein or two. 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