Zurich Hotels
Mini guide to Zurich
    
Zürich is Switzerland's most populous and cosmopolitan city. It is distinctly
Germanic and reputedly the intellectual and cultural capital of the nation.
Concentrated around the northern end of Lake Zürich, the old town straddles
the Limmat River as it leaves the lake; and features pedestrian streets, winding
alleyways, 16th and 17th century houses, guildhalls and courtyards.
Safe at any time, the city is very walkable with plenty of lively areas at
night. Zürich's infamous 'needle park' near the train station has disappeared
in favour of a permissive marijuana policy. All along Lake Zürich are picnic,
sunbathing and swimming spots, popular on summer evenings with the locals.
A scenic drive along Lake Zürich provides time to admire the fantastic
Swiss countryside and is quite rewarding. There are many quaint villages along
the shoreline to stop in and stroll around.
Zürich is situated at the northern end of Lake Zürich (Zürichsee),
with the city centre split by the Limmat River. Like many Swiss cities, it is
compact and conveniently laid out. The main train station (Hauptbahnhof) is
on the west bank of the river, close to the old centre.
Zürich's reputation as a cultural and intellectual centre began after
it joined the Swiss Confederation in 1351 AD. The city's intellectual and artistic
tradition continued during WWI with residents Lenin, Trotsky, Tristan Tzara,
Hans Arp and James Joyce.
If you're heading to Zürich by car, the N1 is the fastest route from Bern
and Basel. The N3 will take you south. The city's Hauptbahnhof is a main rail
hub, with regular direct trains to Stuttgart, Munich, Innsbruck and Milan. Zürich's
Kloten Airport is a busy international airport with plenty of regional flights
daily from all major European cities, and several trans-Atlantic routes.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Hotel Bristol | | Comfort Inn Royal | | Zurich Marriott Hotel | | Sofitel Zurich | | Arabella Sheraton Neues Schloss Zurich | | Swissotel Zurich | | Claridge Hotel Tiefenau Zurich | | Leoneck Hotel | | Hotel Glaernischhof Zurich | | Hotel Montana | |
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full list of hotels and online booking
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