Sightseeing in Zürich
There are thousands of ways to discover Zürich, but there are some highlights that you really shouldn’t miss:
• The world’s most famous “Station Road” – Bahnhofstrasse
• Historic Old Town with a large pedestrian precinct
• Mediterranean summer atmosphere on Lake Zürich
• Top events throughout the year
• Zürich Zoo, featuring the tropical Masoala rain forest hall
• Art & culture in more than 50 museums and 100 galleries
• Nightlife in more than 500 bars, clubs and open-air lounges
• Romantic parks and gardens
• Bathing in 18 lake, river and outdoor lidos
• Zürich-West: new trends behind the walls of old factories
• Culture at the Opera House, the Tonhalle or in the Schiffbau theater
• The Uetliberg, with a view of the snow-covered Alps
• Walks through the untouched natural world of the Sihlwald forest
Commerce and Science
Zürich's unique mix of commerce, science, nature and culture attracts professionals from around the world to Zürich. Whether the financial center of Bahnhofstrasse, the research laboratories of the Federal Technical University ETH or the offices of international corporations: life is characterized by innovative thinking, progress and development in the city with the highest quality of life in the world. www.greaterzuricharea.ch
EURO 2008 live in Zürich
During EURO 2008, from June 7 to 25, 2008, Zürich will be a Mecca for football fans from all over Europe. Whether you have a ticket for the matches in the new Letzigrund Stadium or not: experience football fever in Zürich – you will be thrilled!
Live at Letzigrund Stadium:
| Mon | June 9, 2008 | 1st match day | Match 6 (C3-C4) | 6 p.m. |
| Fri | June 13, 2008 | 2nd match day | Match 13 (C2-C3) | 6 p.m. |
| Tue | June 17, 2008 | Qualification for the quarter-final | Match 22 (C4-C2) | 8.45 p.m. |
Further information and match schedule: www.uefa.com
Pure football – even without a match ticket
In Zürich, football fans will be on the ball even without a ticket: all the EURO 2008 matches will be televised live on big screens.
The atmosphere in the official fan zones on Lake Zürich and the River Limmat, as well as in the bars and clubs, will make the heart of every football fan beat faster. People of all nationalities will join the celebrations and be engrossed in the games as their heroes compete for the European Championship title.
Further information: www.zuerich.com/euro2008
Hotels & accommodation
Whether basic or luxurious – with 246 hotels in Zürich and in the region, every football fan will find something to suit. Book your hotel room well in advance at:
Tel. +41 44 215 40 40
hotel@zuerich.com
www.zuerich.com/hotel
Arrival
Zürich is located in the heart of Europe. Zürich’s international airport is a 10-minute train ride from the city center, and Zürich Main Station is a well-connected, European rail hub.
Tip: every EURO match ticket is also a 36-hour ticket for public transport. Just hop in and drive off: valid everywhere in Zürich as well as for long-distance travel.
ZürichCARD – a lot of enjoyment for a little money
• Unrestricted travel on all public transport in Zürich
• 24 hours for CHF 17 or 72 hours for CHF 34
• Free admission to more than 40 museums
• Free welcome drink in more than 20 restaurants
• Many other concessions
