Zurich main train station zurich rail station train. I feel quite daggy in zurich as since everyone else seemed so chic and well put together. Travelling to switzerland almost demands a stop in zurich for the sole reason that it is one of the most iconic swiss cities in the world. I did use steves backdoor travel bag, and found it very good for a three week trip. The fairytale city of zurich is set on the banks of both a river and a lake, with the snowtopped swiss alps rising in the background. Mar 16, 2019 below youll find the bestselling travel and vacation guidebooks for zurich, switzerland for 2020 from the most popular travel publishers such as lonely planet, dk, frommers, fodors, and rick steves. My only experiences of switzerland so far had been geneva and lugano which i gathered were quite different to zurich.
Zurich travel guides 2020 zurich attractions map zurich. Important artworks are displayed in the kunsthaus and the rietberg museum, while those who consider shopping an art can hone their skills along bahnhofstrasse and niederdorf. Find an alpine retreat in the cliffhanging village of gimmelwald. On a cacaodriven crawl of the citys craft chocolate shops, our writer discovers theyve got. The largest city in switzerland is a major contemporary art and shopping destination.
Looked at closely, zurich is more than just a banking city. Itinerarythis is a typical itinerary for this productpass by. Discover the best switzerland travel guides in best sellers. Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city dont believe a word of it. Aug, 2018 a comprehensive budget travel guide to zurich, switzerland with tips and advice on things to do, see, ways to save money, and cost information. I loved switzerland and feel privileged to have visited. The morale of the story is get rick, but dont rely completely on his picks. Dk eyewitness switzerland in ebook format will lead you straight to the best attractions this unique country has on offer. Its a real shame because this city is special and definitely worth a visit. Discover the best hotels, restaurants and things to do with this highly curated zurich travel guide. Gabes guide to budget travel is a travel guidebook thats packed with practical. I had never been there before and was not sure quite what to expect. I went solo, kept my eyes open, and developed a great appreciation for the swiss. Zurich the cosmopolitan city by the water combines creative urban life with nature in all its glory.
Zurich, switzerland book your trip with united vacations. Zurich travel guide expert picks for your vacation fodor. Fiercely independent and decidedly hightech, the swiss stubbornly hold on to their quaint traditions, too. It is the countrys largest city and home to an internationally reputed financial centre as well as being the focus of an economic region which acts as the motor of switzerland, and along with geneva is the most important gateway to the country. They are included here because they consistently find deals, offer worldclass customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. While theres an abundance of free travel information available online for helping you plan your zurich trip, theres something special about sitting down with a few good travel books and mapping. May 24, 2017 in this video i explore zurich, switzerland and show how much things cost. Here are a few weve selected that you might be interested in. Blessed with pure air, dazzling lake zurich and a walkable altstadt district full of fine boutiques and restaurants, its. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover switzerland area by area.
I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. Sihlquaiboard a comfortable coach in central zurich to begin your city tour. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from exploring the vibrant cities of geneva and. These are some of my favorite travel reads and books set in switzerland, which you should consider picking up before you begin your backpacking adventure the backpacker bible get it for free.
Is the classic with english books on three floors at its central location at bahnhofstrasse. Book flights to zurich, switzerland zrh singapore airlines. Things to do in zurich selfconfident and prosperous, zurich is the blueprint of swiss perfection, with its banking muscle, alpine backdrop, and love of good living. Wedged neatly between germany, austria, france, and italy, switzerland melds the best of all worlds and adds a healthy dose of chocolate, cowbells, and cable cars. The rough guide to switzerland travel guide ebook rough guides. Lake como, italy to zurich, switzerland by train jonathan sacks may 11, 2015 como, europe, italy, switzerland, travel guides, zurich no comments this part of my trip was comprised of just a couple of nights in each place, so i was off to zurich, switzerland the next day. An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to the section selected. Zurich switzerland travel guide tiki travel ebook by. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in zurich, switzerland on tripadvisor. Best books about switzerland tracys travels in time. Click here to find out more about the things to do in zurich with our travel guide.
While prices may seem high in this city of bankers, a visit to zurich is a complete experience of history, culture, parties, outdoor adventures, and total relaxation. The tiki travel guides use the text from, a complete and reliable worldwide travel guide written and edited by wikitravellers from around the globe. You can take a virtual tour of the most beautiful places and. Ron orps mail zurich shares tips on where to find english books. Explore zurich holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. A tramp abroad mark twain 1880 a quirky, charming read, peppered with twains trademark wit, follows our hero on a walking trip from germany to italy through switzerland. Paris yes, rome yes, venice of course, maybe amsterdam and london, but the hub of switzerland often doesnt rate a mention. Crisscross the mountains on cable cars, trains, and hiking paths. He had nothing about the cool flea market in zurich which i found in another book.
Trains operate every 1015 minutes with a total travel time of only 11 minutes from the city center to the airport. We experienced some swiss comfort foods and learned the customs of this wonderful and inviting city. But if you prefer to spend hours unstacking books, sifting through weighty old tomes and immersing yourself in the unmistakable scent of a good book, youll probably prefer these independent stores. Packed with culture, history, creativity, and craft, zurich has something for everyone. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The best hotels in zurich, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and zurich hotel deals. Hg2 zurich a hedonists guide to zurich, featuring the best boutique hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs in the city. It actually appears clear and easy enough for anyone to get started with swiss lingo and survive the first few days. Eurail passes are valid only on the sbahn and boats. The swiss pass by swiss travel system is valid on all public transport in zurich and, if you are a tourist visiting most of switzerland, this may be your best way to saving both money and time spent trying to figure out zones, routes, and fare options. Get information on zurich hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities.
This thcentury church is renowned for its stunning stainedglass windows, designed by the russianjewish master marc chagall 18871985, who executed the series of five windows in the choir stalls in 1971 and the rose window in the southern transept in 1978. Zurich is one of the most popular cities to visit in switzerland which is probably the most obvious a 24 hour guide to zurich, switzerland travel, travel journal europe, switzerland, zurich travel, food and home inspiration blog with doortodoor travel planner. In zurich, switzerland you can find the biggest collection of english language books in the citys largest chainstore. For many australians, zurich doesnt feature highly on their european bucket list. Zurich was the first major swiss city i visited on my three week trip to switzerland. Zurich is one of those cities that tourists tend to skip right through.
Switzerland is an expensive country to travel around, which is why it is often missed off the typical europe travel route. Lets explore together in this edition of foodie travel guide to zurich, switzerland. Zurich travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Zurich main station offers direct connections from many cities throughout switzerland as well as frequent service to the airport.
Books about switzerland or with a swiss connection. Bahnhofstrasse, zurichyour guide will talk about the citys history and point out landmarks including the castlelike swiss national museum. Unfortunately, it is not possible to travel to switzerland at the moment. Zurich is on lake zurich, where the lake meets the limmat river, in the north of switzerland. But even though you wont find a hint of swiss miss in switzerlands leading city and with limited time in switzerland, id certainly spend it up in the mountains zurich is rewarding and worth getting to know. Long known as a savvy, hardworking financial centre, switzerlands largest and wealthiest metropolis has also emerged in the 21st century as one of central europes hippest destinations, with an artsy, postindustrial edge that is epitomised in its exuberant summer street. The world travel guide wtg is the flagship digital consumer brand within the columbus travel media portfolio. Oct 23, 2018 packed with culture, history, creativity, and craft, zurich has something for everyone. Jul 26, 2014 travel guides switzerland zurich travel guide. You can count on rick steves to tell you what you really need to know when visiting switzerland. Zurich is a very charming town, sophisticated, worldly, chic and sweet. A comprehensive guide to the worlds best travel destinations, its print heritage stretches back more than 30 years, with the online portal reaching its 20year anniversary in 2019.
Switzerland 4day tour from lucerne to zurich with mt. But if you prefer to spend hours unstacking books, sifting through weighty old tomes and immersing yourself in the unmistakable scent of a good book. Zurich travel tips best months to visit the best time to visit zurich is between june and august, when average temperatures, which hover in the low 70s, make swimming in the lake possible. Zurich hotels search for discount hotels in zurich.
Frequent local s bahn and long distance trains travel time. A 24 hour guide to zurich, switzerland travel planner. It may be home to one of the worlds largest stock exchanges and switzerlands financial motor, but step back from the share prices and youll find a vibrant, trendconscious city. A comprehensive budget travel guide to zurich, switzerland with tips and advice on things to do, see, ways to save money, and cost. The cultural capital of switzerland is the birthplace of dadaism and produces some of. Jun 06, 2019 perfect for a stopover or a quick swiss city break. The stores, the streets, the boutiques, the tram, the chocolates and every swiss clicheyou can think of is elegant, sophisticated and welldesigned. Whether youre just thinking about traveling to zurich, switzerland, or youre already well into planning a trip, one of the most important things you should do is buy a good travel guide for zurich. Zurich also provides an ideal place to start for day trips to switzerlands other notable cities, including the medieval bern, charming lucerne, and the culturerich city of basel. Switzerland travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Blessed with pure air, dazzling lake zurich and a walkable altstadt district full of fine boutiques and restaurants, its little wonder the locals look so pleased. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The complete guide to switzerland world travel guide.
Located in the northcentral part of switzerland, zurich is the capital of this magnificent country and one i personally think should be on your travel bucket list. While zurich is the countrys financial centre and has the busiest. But either way, a good starting point for swiss german basics is the wikitravel website, where you can find a decent phrase book. Foodie travel guide to zurich, switzerland cooking with books. I love the clutter and the seemingly chaotic layout of this shop. The 15 best things to do in zurich 2020 with photos. Little, mountainous, efficient switzerland is one of europes most appealing destinations.
Get information on switzerland hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Your zurich vacation will leave you wanting more and more adventure. These are my favorite companies to use when i travel to switzerland. Since its a transportation hub, people fly in or change trains here, but dont give stopping a serious thought. The bathroom was one of those fancy ones with a heated mosaic glass floor and it was of the perfect rainshower variety that was surrounded by three glass walls although there was a wraparound curtain if you need it, for those business situations. Switzerland may not be a large countryits about the size of vermont and new hampshire combinedbut within its jagged borders are over 1,500 lakes, 62,000km 38,500 miles of hiking trails, nearly 5,000 cable cars and mountain lifts, climates ranging from mediterranean sun to arctic permafrost, and a multitude of fascinating cultures with four languages spoken between them. Discover the best day trips, as well as tips on cultural highlights, sightseeing attractions and things to do in the city of zurich and surrounding region. Books about switzerland or with a swiss connection there are some great books written about switzerland or ones which have a certain swiss connection or reference to zurich or switzerland. That is why we want to bring a little bit of switzerland to your home.
Fraumunster zurich, switzerland attractions lonely planet. The airport center at zurich airport is a unique shopping and experience center, the casino in the heart of the city welcomes guests 365 days a year, and at the fifa museum, soccer fans of all ages discover the fascination of their sport spread out over three stories. Even though youre stuck at home, you can still indulge your wanderlust with. Sophisticated cities like zurich and geneva take luxury. This book guides you through bustling zurich and charming luzern its with flowerbedecked bridges. In this video i explore zurich, switzerland and show how much things cost. Click on the travel guide for more information, and then start getting ready for your trip to zurich.