Romantic lanterns illuminate the alleys of the Old Town. Jewels glitter seductively in the windows of the Bahnhofstrasse. The natural ice rinks, Christmas markets and the many charming bars and restaurants work their wintry magic. You can happily spend hours just strolling through the human-sized metropolis, which is best explored – safely and comfortably – on foot.

Buzzing

Zürich is the nucleus of Switzerland, epicentre of new trends, cultural capital and metropolis of the senses. More than 50 museums and over 100 galleries – from trendy to traditional, chic to challenging – offer somewhere to warm up, when the snow really sets in, to suit every taste. Not to mention 500 bars and clubs – and suitably scorching nightlife.

Accessible

Zürich makes an ideal base for trips to the most famous ski resorts in Switzerland. Graubünden, the Bernese Oberland and the Valais are all just a short journey away. Zürich airport is just ten minutes by train from the city centre, and serves more than 150 destinations around the world.

A winter cruise on Lake Zürich is not just wonderfully atmospheric, but a gastronomic treat: on Tuesdays a cheese fondue is served, on Thursdays a meat fondue, and on Sundays a generous brunch.

Art on Ice, ice gala
(29 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009)

Public Transport: Zürich Main Train Station is a central railroad junction in Europe and handles more than 1,900 trains per day. Some of the Intercity trains run every half hour from other Swiss or European cities to Zürich.

Within the City of Zürich and Zürich Region there are rapid transit trains (S-Bahn) running every 15 to 30 minutes. Buses and streetcars run every few minutes.

By car: The center of Zürich can be accessed easily from all directions. Drive on the Autobahn in the direction of Zürich. The exit and the streets to the center of the city and to other important destinations are well sign-posted.

Other/Air: From Zürich Kloten Airport you will reach the center of Zürich City by train or S-Bahn (rapid transit train) in 10 - 15 minutes.