Zürich offers the unique mix of discovery, pleasure, nature and culture. The finest culinary highlights, unlimited shopping pleasure, more than 50 museums and numerous galleries, liveliest nightlife are just some of the reasons that tempt visitors to this Swiss city.
Start exploring the city from Grossmünster, an old Romanesque church, climb up the tower for a great view of the city of Zürich. Fraumünster, is an old Gothic church with window paintings by the famous Marc Chagall.
Zürich has a lot of museums for history, art, sculptures and many other subjects. Landesmuseum is the biggest Swiss history museum and Kunsthaus is one of the major Swiss art museums. You can find some of best collections of Asia art, mainly Indian drawings at Rietberg Museum. Niederdorf in the old town has beautiful alleys, restaurants and shopping outlets as well as a vibrant nightlife. If you are looking at a much refined shopping experience, head on to Bahnofstrasse, one of the busiest and best known shopping streets in the world.
Take the Polybahn, a 19th century cable car for a steep ride up hill for a fine view of the city.
The view of the fine Zürich skylines from across River Limmat is also a must see. Take a train ride to the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. Also worth visiting is the Zoo at Zürichbergstrasse.
