Zurich

Switzerland

Safety rating
9.6/10
Best time to visit
June–September for lake swimming and hiking. December for Christmas markets. March for skiing day trips.
Population
0.4M

Overview

Zurich is Switzerland's largest city — a flawlessly clean, efficient city on a lake framed by Alps, with extraordinary museums, outstanding restaurants, and legendary shopping.

Top attractions

Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich Promenade, Kunsthaus Zurich, Swiss National Museum, Lindenhügel viewpoint

Getting around

Trams, buses, and S-Bahn cover the city and region. Very punctual and reliable.

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