 | Zurich today Zurich is the financial and cultural capital of Switzerland. There are several famous banks here, thus making it the city of bankers. It is also home to several top-notch universities making it the hub of all kinds of research. There are countless art galleries, museums and opera houses which host events on a regular basis. This basically means the city is quite active, with dozens of events one can attend on a regular basis. Today, the most famous sights to visit in Zurich are the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches on the banks of River Limmat. |
 | Zurich Back Then The history of Zurich can be traced back to around 15BC when it was a part of the Roman Empire. The name ‘Zurich’ was officially recorded in AD929 and it was finally in 1218 when Zurich became a free town, much before the Swiss Confederation came into being (1291). Zurich became a part of the Swiss Confederation in 1351 and it was 1648 that the latter became independent and had a Constitution to call its own (in 1848). The city rose to fame in the 19th century when it became the cornerstone of the Swiss economy. The development of infrastructure and the transport system, along with the est |
 | ALDEN Hotel Splügenschloss The ALDEN Hotel Splugenschloss is an intimate 5 star boutique hotel which is situated 5 minutes walk |  | Baur au lac Frequented by celebrities, politicians and other public figures, the Baur au lac overlooks the Alp |
 | Eden au Lac Eden au Lac Zurich is one of the leading Swiss luxury hotels and is ideally located 5 minutes away f |  | Hotel zum Storchen Located along the shores of River Limmat, Hotel zum Storchen is also within the confines of the Old |
 | Park Hyatt Zurich A five-star hotel with modern architecture, the Park Hyatt provides internet, transport, shopping, r |  | Radisson Blu Hotel This five star hotel is yet another luxurious branch of the many Radisson hotels around the world. T |
 | Brunos A clothing store that caters to both men and women, Brunos has some of the most expensive clothing l |  | Franz Carl Weber This three-storey toy store is every child’s dream come true. There are specialty toys, souvenirs |
 | Globus This is a top-notch departmental store that has everything from clothes to shoes to toys to cosmetic |  | TOD’s This store has top-class designer footwear. Customers are spoilt for choice with regard to the varie |
 | Jamarico The store’s appeal lies in the burgeoning youth market of Zurich. It consists of trendy, hip cloth |  | Peter und Vreni Schuhmode This shoe store stocks over 70 brands including American ones which can be quite affordable for the |
 | The Tango Week workshops will teach you how to tango, if you are in the mood for it, along with showcasing some fan |  | The Zurich Marathon starts and ends at Hohe Landiwiese, with participants running around some of the main sight-seeing s |
 | The Circus Knie that tours throughout Switzerland arrives in Zurich in the months of May and June. This circus has b |  | Live at Sunset features international and classical musical acts. |
 | The Dorfli-Fascht is a cultural festival that takes place in Niederdorf, the old town of Zurich. The festival comprise |  | The Caliente is a Latin American festival with highlights such as dancing, food specialities and, of course, the |
 | Petermann's Kunststuben (French) Located along the shores of Lake Zurich, the Kunstsuben not only offers great French food but also a |  | Crazy Cow (Swiss) The place, interestingly enough, has been decorated with Swiss cows as well as other things that a |
 | Bierhalle Kropf (Swiss) This restaurant has a marvellous painting on its ceiling which adds to the overall decor of the plac |  | Haus zum Ruden (Swiss) Housed in a historic 13th-century building, the Ruden has three different dining halls, each of whic |
 | Pizzeria Molino (Italian) The Pizzeria offers great Italian food at a low price. It is the perfect place to go to when you a |  | Les Halles (Mediterranean) The restaurant is inside a warehouse and has countless antiques and oddities that are all on sale. T |
 | Fast facts Location: Zurich canton, North Central Switzerland; situated at the tip of Lake Zurich. Dialling code: 41 Emergency numbers Police: 117 Ambulance: 144 Fire brigade: 118 Population: 350,200 (city); 1.2 million (Zurich canton). Languages: The official language is Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from March to October). Average January temperatures: -0.5°C (31°F) Average July temperatures: 18°C (64°F) Annual rainfall: 1,142mm (45 inches) |
