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Introducing Zürich


Each season shows off the beauty of Zürich in its own way, and being situated on the shores of Lake Zürich, you'll be treated to spectacular views, whatever the time of year. While the center of Zürich is full of traditionally designed buildings, quaint little squares and historical streets and avenues, it's easy to get up close to nature if you venture just outside the center. The breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps can be seen from most of the city, and you can go up to the top of Uetliberg Mountain to take in some mountain air and enjoy the views of Zürich below. The city's museums and galleries are sure to keep you occupied, and there's always Bahnhofstrasse, Europe's most upmarket shopping district.

Zürich is known for:


History and Art Entertainment and Shopping Romantic

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Zug (34 km)
Luzern (52 km)
Winterthur (24 km)
CURRENCY
Swiss Franc (CHF)

COUNTRY CODE
+41

ELECTRIC POWER
I

TIME ZONE
GMT +1

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
N/A

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
N/A

Average Temperature

January
1 °C
February
1.1 °C
March
5.6 °C
April
8.3 °C
May
13.3 °C
June
16.1 °C
July
18.9 °C
August
18.3 °C
September
15 °C
October
10 °C
November
4.4 °C
December
1.7 °C

Zürich airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 12 km away from the city center, and the journey between the two can be made by train or by bus. From platforms 1 and 2, you can board the S16, S2 or IR lines to reach the center in about 15 minutes, which will cost 3.30 CHF. A nighttime tariff applies, with tickets costing 5.00 CHF between the hours of 00:15 and 05:00.

Average time from airport: 15 minutes

Distance from airport: 12 km

TAXI:

You can get taxis to the city center outside both terminal 1 and 2 of Zürich Airport. The journey lasts about 30 minutes and will cost around 45 CHF.

Average taxi price: 45 Swiss franc

CAR RENTAL:

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Average car rental price: N/A

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Thanks to our partnership with Booking.com and Jolly, you can earn 2 Miles for EUR 1, which you can spend anywhere from friendly family lodgings, 5-star hotels, hostels to villas.

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