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Zurich

Lakefront, art museums and the main international gateway.

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Place: Zurich · Switzerland · CH
World region: Europe
Type: City
ID: DST-0141

Why go

Lakefront, art museums and the main international gateway.

Zurich is usually treated as a transit point but has a strong old town, lake swimming in summer and good galleries. Prices are among the highest in Europe.

Signature experiences

Lake Zurich summer swimming
Kunsthaus Zurich
Old town and Lindenhof

Interest tags

artlakecityfoodshopping

Good for

Transit travellersArt travellersBusiness travellers

Pairs well with

LucerneRhine FallsBasel

Best months

Jun-Sep

Avoid months

Nov-Feb (cold, grey)

Ideal stay

2 days

Nearest airport

ZRH · Zurich

Pace

Relaxed

Cost tier

Luxury

Peak crowd level

Moderate

Country ISO

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