Those who wish to book tours to Switzerland should prepare for maximum immersion in the original culture of this beautiful country, in the perfect combination of a measured flow of life and natural charm. Holidays in Switzerland are multifaceted, like this whole small original country, which in a small area was able to accommodate many historical and cultural attractions, nature reserves and national parks. The prestige factor is the biggest…
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Do all Swiss children live like Heidi? If you think of a Swiss child, you might think of Heidi right away. Heidi is a girl from a book. She is a girl who, without parents, lives with her grandfather, the Almöhi, whom Peter the goat is a boyfriend, is sent to the big city and finally helps poor Klara, who is in a wheelchair, to learn to walk again. You…
Read MoreAttractions in Zurich
It should be well done to get bored in Zurich. Wealth and Swiss efficiency that spans several hundred years, has contributed to the city containing a huge variety of sights and experiences. Here’s a selection to consider when visiting the world metropolis. Urania observatory The observatory in Zurich dates to 1759, making it one of the oldest in the world. There you can look at the stars in the newly…
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Zurich’s nightlife mainly takes place in the old town on both sides of the Limmat. In the side streets around Nieder- and Oberdorfstrasse on the right side of the Limmat, there are a lot of hidden bars and cafés. New bars and clubs are also constantly opening in the city, especially west of the main train station in the fourth and fifth district, around Langstrasse. Also in the vicinity of the Hardbrücke are…
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Public transportation The city’s extremely efficient and easy-to-use tram and bus network is managed by the Zurich Transport Authority (VBZ) (Tel: (08 48) 801 880. Internet: www.vbz.ch). The Zurich Transport Association (ZVV) (Internet: www.zvv.ch) operates the transport system of the entire canton, including the trains. Public transport operates from 5:30 a.m. to midnight. Night buses depart from Bellevue on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 a.m., 2 a.m. and 3 a.m.…
Read MoreSwitzerland Overview
Alpine Switzerland attracts tourists from all over the world with its magnificent nature. Beautiful roads, deep valleys and a functioning train system where impressive views pass by like movie scenes have made Switzerland one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Capital: Bern Biggest city: Zurich State: Federal Republic Language: German, French, Italian, Romanesque Religion: Christianity Surface: 41 290 km² Population: 8.1 million (2013) Population density: 184 residents per km² Life…
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Attractions in Zurich Botanical Garden You can relax wonderfully in the botanical garden of Zurich. Over a million plants are found here, including the university’s botanical collection. Various ecosystems from the tropical rainforest to the alpine, flowery pastureland are also shown. Address: Zollikerstrasse 107, Zurich Telephone: (044) 634 84 61 Website: http://www.unizh.ch/bguz Entrance fee: No. Disabled access: No UNESCO: No Fraumünster Although this beautiful cathedral dates back to the ninth…
Read MoreRestaurants in Zurich
Restaurant visitors for whom money is irrelevant have a large selection of fine restaurants in Zurich, where top-quality cuisine is served in a stylish atmosphere. Even guests who do not want to dig deep into their pockets will find numerous restaurants in Zurich, which serve international cuisine from all over the world, Zurich classics and newer trend dishes such as vegan and gluten-free, as well as juices and smoothies. The…
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Soccer The world football association has been coordinating its activities from its new headquarters near the Zurich Zoo since 2006. The new Home of FIFA blends harmoniously into the unique landscape. The development also includes a soccer field with international dimensions and artificial turf, a training field and a beach soccer field. FC Zurich’s home stadium (Internet: www.fcz.ch) is the Letzigrund Stadium, Baslerstrasse 5 (Tel: (08 48) 80 08 00.…
Read MoreSwitzerland Population and Language
Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romanian. Within the states, the cantons, their character and language have been largely retained over the centuries. People rarely move between the cantons and the language boundaries are quite clear. Nowadays, a quarter of the country’s residents are citizens of another country. Nearly two out of three residents speak German, which is the only official language in 17 of 26 cantons,…
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