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The Swiss National Museum in Zurich
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Situated in Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, the Swiss National Museum is one of the most important museums of art in the whole of Europe.
The museum lies in Zurich’s old city district and the museum is the most major part of its heritage. Its tall towers are seen from far and the beautiful park built on an island between the rivers Sihl and Limmat is a nice place to take an evening stroll.
The architect Gustav Gull built the museum’s building in a historicist fashion in 1898. Its façade is fascinating and resembles the French chateaus of the French Renaissance period.
The exhibition displays art from prehistory through ancient times and the Middle Ages to the 20th century. However paintings are not the only art products present here. The display also features a comprehensive collection of liturgical wooden sculptures, panel paintings, gothic art, chivalry and carved altars. The Swiss collector René Braginsky has accrued one of the most amazing collections of Hebrew documents in the entire world and that too is up on display.
A fantastic porcelain and faience collection is also there in Zunfthaus zur Meisen near Fraumünster church. Trips along the Limmat River through the city of Zürich are also available at the Swiss National Museum.
Enjoy the scenic beauty offered by Lake Zurich
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The beautiful city of Zurich takes pride in its lake which is a heaven for sun bathers, boats and cyclists on a warm day. The lake offers a breathtaking view of the mountains far down South on a clear day.
Lake Zurich is located in the southwestern part of the canton of Zurich. To the east are two minor lakes Lake Greifen and Lake Pfäffikon. Zimmerberg and the Etzel regions lie to the west.
Lake Zurich is formed by the river Linth which rises in the glaciers of the Tödi Range in Glarus. The waters of the lake are very clean and during summer, the temperatures reach well beyond 20 °C. Swimming in the public baths and beaches is very popular. The lake’s water is purified and fed into Zurich’s water system.
Each side of the lake has something unique to offer. The Northern part of the lake touches the city of Zurich. On the Western side, a tree-lined promenade leads to the arboretum, which offers a beautiful expanse of magnolia trees and here, the sun seekers lounge and barbeque sausages in the large expanses of lawn.
The Eastern bank of Lake Zurich is flanked by a longer promenade which leads to the Zurichhorn park. This park has nature at its best with lawns for playing and lying on, bathing areas complete with water slides and changing rooms, an enclosed Chinese garden, a sand playground and the striking Heidi Weber pavilion. The end of the lake in the South to Rapperswil is ideal for a leisurely stroll along its wooden bridge over the water and a closer look at the mountains.
Parks And Gardens In Zurich
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Zurich abounds in greenery owing to its varied and great collection of public parks and large gardens. Those green patches which lie around the lower side of Lake Zurich appeal more to the public as they can enjoy the summer months here with picnics, boat ride or a ferry trip across the lake. Here are some of the parks worth visiting in Zurich:
Zürichhorn
CH-8008, Switzerland, CH
Located close to the central Zurich and standing alongside the lake of Zurich, the garden appeals to the visitors for its Chinese Gardens and eye-catching sculptures. The park also takes pride in its outdoor swimming pool, fish-filled ponds, bridges, lanterns, ornate pavilions, and maples.
Sculpture Gardens
Zur Weinrebe, Zurich, CH-8953, Switzerland, CH
This park is unique in itself owing to its host of fun animal sculptures which can be touched, climbed and clicked by the tourists. It is open from May to October and on Saturdays from14:00 to 16:00.
Bäcker Park
Hohlstrasse 67, Zurich, CH-8004, Switzerland, CH
Although positioned in Central Zurich, this is a peaceful spot where tourists can enjoy greenery, stroll along the many pathways, have a meal at the onsite restaurant, and even enjoy a summer concert.
Irchelpark
Irchelstrasse, Zurich, CH-8057, Switzerland, CH
Popular among the visitors for the ducks in the pond which can be fed, the park stands within the district of Kreis 6. The park features enough greenery and open space for children to play. You can also enjoy refreshments at the cafe.
Augustinergasse: A major tourist attraction of Zurich
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Situated in the Lindenhof quarter of Zurich near Bahnhofstrasse and Rennweg, Augustinergasse, which happens to be a street and a tram stop is one of the main attractions of Zurich. Augustinergasse connects bustling Bahnhofstrasse with the St. Peterhofstatt “oasis” in the picturesque Old Town.
This small street within the town of Zurich, lead from St. Peterhofstatt at the St. Peter church, passing the former Augustine monastery below the Lindenhof hill, towards the Kecinstürlin gate at the southern Fröschengraben moat during the middle ages.
In the medieval times, Augustinergasse used to be the hub of artisans and rich factory owners who took pride in decorating their house front. Now-a-days, the numerous carved wooden bay windows of these colourful houses lure the tourists. These houses display many colorfully painted oriel windows. Among other things, the oriels were a way to keep an eye on who came to the door and so they were never situated directly over the front door, but rather built just to the side. Also found in these narrow streets are tourist-oriented shops, coffeehouse’s and restaurants.
The Rennweg / Augustinergasse tram stop, on lines 6, 7, 11 and 13, is situated at the southern end towards Bahnhofstrasse. In the north it goes to the Münzplatz St. Peterhofstatt, at the site of the former monastery, now the Augustinerkirche church.
Some of the main hotels at and near Augustinergasse are:
Widder Restaurant
Rennweg 7
Zürich
044 224 25 26
Hotel zum Storchen
Am Weinplatz 2
Zurich
044 227 27 27
Hotel Kindli SA
Pfalzgasse 1
Zurich
043 888 76 76
Baur au Lac Hotel
Talstrasse 1
Zurich
044 220 50 20
Sorell Hotel Seidenhof
Sihlstrasse 9
Zurich
044 228 75 00
Best Western Hotel Zürcherhof, Zurich hotels near Paradeplatz
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Best Western Hotel Zürcherhof, Zurich hotels near Paradeplatz
Overview of the Hotel: Because Zurich is the central node of the Swiss-wide train network and also runs the biggest and busiest international airport in the country, it generally is the first place where tourists arrive. Because of the city’s close distance to tourist resorts in the Swiss Alps and its mountainous scenery, it is often referred to as the “portal to the Alps”. Best Western Hotel offers good value for money, just 3 minutes from the main station and shopping areas. The non-smoking hotel has recently refurbished rooms, and a convenient bus service (at an additional charge) which can take you to the airport. The in-house restaurant, Walliser Keller, is the place to be for traditional Swiss specialties.
Amenities at the Hotel: The hotel has 38 rooms, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking. Other services include Airport Shuttle, Shoe Shine, Tour Desk, and Fax/Photocopying. Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and costs CHF 10 per hour. Wi-fi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge. Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 25 per day. The well-known restaurant Walliser Keller serves Swiss specialities such as cheese fondue, meat fondue, raclette and more.
Hotel Rules: The Check-in time for the hotel is from 13:00 hours and the Check-out time is until 11:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged CHF 50 per night per person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel. Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, and JCB. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room Types and Rates:
Executive Double Room for Single Use: CHF 198
Included in room price: 3.80 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
Not included in room price: CHF 2.50 city tax per person per night.
Single Room: CHF 165
Included in room price: 3.80 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
Not included in room price: CHF 2.50 city tax per person per night.
Double Room: CHF 265
Included in room price: 3.80 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
Not included in room price: CHF 2.50 city tax per person per night.
Triple Room: CHF 350
Included in room price: 3.80 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
Not included in room price: CHF 2.50 city tax per person per night.
Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, 3 star hotels in Zurich
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Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, 3 star hotels in Zurich
Overview of the Hotel: The Holiday Inn Express Airport hotel is a popular choice for stay in Zurich as it offers a free shuttle service from/to the airport and the center of the city. The airport is just 3 miles away and also the Zurich fairgrounds are close by. The center of Zurich can be reached within 20 minutes. All 163 rooms in the Holiday Inn Express Airport are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen TVs and wireless internet access for a small fee. Every morning a complimentary breakfast is available and for dinner the Great Room restaurant serves light meals and snacks. In summer you can enjoy sitting on the terrace. The spacious bar/lounge is open 24 hours a day and offers a variety of drinks and snacks as well. Live sport events can be watched on a big screen.
Amenities at the Hotel: The hotel offers a wide range of services including Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safe, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, and Air Conditioning. Also available are Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, and Fax/Photocopying services. Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs CHF 5 per hour and CHF 15 per 24 hours. Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.
Hotel Rules: The Check-in time for the hotel is from 14:00 hours and the check out time is until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Children up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding and the maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed/cot or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable. While booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Credit cards accepted by the hotel are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, and Maestro and the hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel Room type and rates:
Standard Double/Twin Room: CHF 249
Included in room price: 3.60 % VAT, service charge, Continental breakfast.
Not included in room price: CHF 2.50 city tax per person per night.
Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Air Conditioning, Radio, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite TV, Tea/Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Work Desk, Ironing Facilities
Art Show Zurich, an opportunity for upcoming
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Zurich as a city has credit for remaining on the Highest Quality of Life Worldwide for Seven Successive Years, from 2001 to 2008 and was accredited as city has been on the top ranking as the city having the highest standard of living for seven years, simultaneously. In 2009 Zürich was rated placed at second number after Vienna. Tourist visiting the city pays great attention over the diverse culture and richness in cuisines as provided by the city. More the city provides massive opportunity in terms of enjoyment, relaxation and soothing the senses.
Zurich has developed as an important centre for art and culture. In Zurich, a keen interest has been seen among the common citizensc for art as a special importance has been paid to “buy art” as a system of their lifestyles. The common mass is getting benefited by having interaction with artistic community is that; there an important attention is paid towards “buy art” as a part of their lifestyles. By being the part of cultural events people get into touch with artists along with their personal attendance. More Zurich is a shopping paradise in the center of Europe provides a wide range of shopping facilities for everyone. Their Urban trendsetters and design lovers achieve their money’s worth. Mountainviews, Lake Promenade, shopping, arts, events and business the Zurich combines these all into one activity.
To carry on this tradition of art and culture Art Show Zurich is one of the prestigious and renowned art scenes in Zurich, where around 80 artists came from 20 different countries to be a part of that cultural extrvnaza. In this massive presentation of diversified artworks, photography takes a place more and more significant. The historic hall Puls 5 provides a right atmosphere and feels for creativity. There all seems mixing with each other painting, art objects and photography to present an exciting idea of modern creations, augmented by the idea of personal exchanges and interaction with artist presented over there.
The Artists Artfair ART SHOW ZURICH provides artists a choice in the hard disputed galleries market. Without showcasing works in an art gallery, there hardly remains a possibility for an artist to excel and create rapport and PR for himself. Art Show Zurich is an exciting experiment to encourage artist to emerge with a big and better creation for him and others.
Annual events, Zurich, introduction to cultural vibrancy
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Zurich is distinguished differently in Switzerland for its financial and cultural value and has grown into a down-town Switzerland city which is even explored around on foot. There are many festivals and events in Zurich which are enjoyed with a full vigor and enthusiasm in the city.
• Zurich Festival: This event celebrates an annual extra curricular activities of classical music, art, theatre, opera, and dance that shows local and international artists as the world’s renown, special concerts, exhibitions and performances as they are held and organized throughout the city in places like the famous Opernhaus Zurich, Kunsthaus Zurich, Theater am Neumarkt and some other amusing open air venues and places.
• Warmer Mai: This is Zurich’s gay and lesbian cultural event of the year and is counted as one of the city’s first and premier summer festivals and creates an action packed month of festivities. This is particularly aimed towards showing the cultural products of the gay and lesbian communities. This particular festival showcases the cultural products of the gay and lesbian community. The festival also displays the entertaining theatre pieces, art exhibitions, film nights, talent competitions and sporting events in and around the period of 30 days. There Enthralling themed parties even are hosted at various bars and clubs throughout the city as to keep and live out the spirit of the Warmer Mai festival alive and agile.
• Zurich Theatre Spectacle: It is one of the leading and pioneering cultural events in Zurich as it is a Theatre Spectacle and a festival for new and cutting edge theatre that showcases the huge international collection of independent theatre companies and the latest one most promising performers. Annually around 20 theatre groups around the city carry out their performances including open-air productions as next to the lake.
• Open-Air Cinema in Zurich: This provides an out of the box opportunity for cinema lovers in an annual open-air cinema in Zurich as it is organized at the scenic lakeside in Zurichhorn Park as to recreate and let be enjoyed by the movies lovers crossing across the different sort of movie preferences. It shows up all the, classics, cult movies, premieres and new releases, the Orange Cinema season is one of the hot spot and most loved on the arena and scene for movie lovers. There one can get involve in at the early meals at one of the futuristic restaurants around the lake and even can enjoy a memorable cinema expertise and experience.
• Street Parade: This event occurs every year in month of August as thousand and hundred of merry makers and music enthusiasts gathers at the largest and biggest techno music street party and music show as organized in Zurich around the same theme as well as concept similar to the Berlin Love Parade. People all around the world gathers at this festival to show up the camaraderie of love, peace, freedom and tolerance’ to the beat of house and techno music. The major attraction of the show is costumed dancers and loud music, as well as numerous parties and festival that take place and occur there after the parade.
Shopping in Zurich to get taste best swiss goods and items
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Zurich is wonderful place for shopping and is liked by all for shopping purposes and utilities. There are many shopping places in Zurich, where a person can sell and buy out various commodities and goods. The prominent shopping area in the city is around one square kilometer area in the city. Among many shopping places and opportunities in the city, the prominent places to do shopping in the city are:
• Bahnhofstrasse: This market expands from the Zürich Train Main station “Hauptbahnhof” right down to the lake. Bahnhofsstrasse has reputation r being one of the most exclusive and expensive shopping streets in the world. Here you procure anything from diamond rings to chocolate to fur coats. On the street Globus and Jelmoli are two fiercely competitive department stores that sales many high-end brands.
• Niederdorf: This market actually is an old part of Zurich which expands from “Bellevue” by the Lake right to “Central” over the River from the train station. It is rather popular for young ones. It is equally fine as well as suitable for fast food as well as lots of trendy clothes store there.
• Löwenstrasse: This is the part of the market which spread along the west of Bahnhofstrasse from the main train station and has a cheaper shops and big branch of Migros, which is a department store chain out there.
• Flohmarkt Bürkliplatz: It is a flea market situated near the Bellevue area has fairly relaxed large flea markets with many interesting stalls.
• Flohmarkt Kanzlei: It is a big fleamarket that hosts up to 400 stalls on busy days. For book readers there is situated an English language bookstore at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse and Rennweg.
Swiss clocks and Watches to buy in Zurich
Swiss watches are souvenir items that a traveler ought to procure and purchase in Zurich. There are many Swatch watches available there which are rather suitable to be procured by everyone. Below are mentioned some popular Swiss watches that can be purchased by a traveler in Zurich.
• Swatch, they are the cheapest Swiss watches (40-100CHF) and are suited for younger generation. They are available in their stores on Bahnhofstrasse and various other locations and in the department stores.
• M-Watch which is based upon on both Mondaine and Migros are available in Migros Electronics stores like one is situated on the 2nd floor of the Lowenplatz location. It is also relatively inexpensive (40-100CHF
• Mondaine is famous for its use of the famous SBB railway clock face. There you can buy on a replica of the SBB clock as a watch or a wall clock in the primary railway stations. They are quartz, and their rates appear to be bit inflated. Most of the SBB railway clocks are actually produced by Mobatime (Moser-Baer AG), not Mondaine, even though Mondaine’s name appears on some of the larger clocks such as the Treffpunkt in Zurich HB.
• In watches in mid range of 100-500CHF can be get at clock and watch stores throughout the city. There you can have any watch that interests you.
• In Zurich, other upper end watches like Rolex are also being sold out however, one would have to make extra effort to search watches over there. If you wish to look at some of the most expensive watches there for sale then you can peep into Bucherer store window at Bahnhofstrasse and have a look that what a 25,000CHF watch looks like.
Swiss handcrafts
• Schweizer Heimatwerk and Rennweg 14 in the Bellevue area provide Quality Swiss handcrafts and other Swiss-made products which used to be presented there in a gallery like setting. You won’t find many cuckoo clocks and the like here in Germany. There entire emphasis lies on real traditional crafts and the pieces of modern craftspeople. There you will get things like sleek modern hand-blown glassware and beautiful hand-carved wooden items from the Appenzell region.
• Coop City in Bahnhofstrasse sells the Victorinox line of knifes on a very reasonable rates and prices. They are also carried out many other departmental stores in the city. Many other department stores also carry them. Cutlery shops in Zurich generally have both Victorinox and Wenger lines of products for Swiss army knifes.
Swiss Chocolate
• Frey is renowned for the Swiss Chocolate market and is primarily is sold at Migros and Denner supermarkets. It offers a premium quality for a customer friendly rates and prices. Frey has percentage of 45% in the market. Frey is situated merely 30 minutes away from Zurich and provided factory tours for free. It is 100% Swiss and produces as one of the only Swiss manufacturers from bean to bar all by it. It is also available in the market with Private Label offers like as from Marks & Spencer, Loblaw, Tesco, Coles, Woolworths and many more.
• Lindt other famous chocolate brand is available there at the Coop and other supermarkets, Lindt chocolates are also sold at the factory store that is 15-minute walk from the Kilchberg S-Bahn stop. The factory chocolate prices are comparatively cheaper that supermarket prices. Those are sold for roughly half-price. If Germany is on your itinerary you can also stop at the Lindt factory store in Aachen which is huge. However, at the larger Coop supermarkets carry many brands, including Lindt, Camille Bloch, Goldkenn, and others, including all sorts of alcohol-filled chocolates.
Confectioneries
• Teuscher: An upscale confiserie that specializes in truffles. There are three stores in Zürich: Bahnhofstrasse 46, Storchengasse 9 and Jelmoli Department Store.
• Sprüngli: A Zurich institution that offers a variety of sweet and savory goodies including a wide variety of chocolates, from hand-made truffles to special chocolate bars. There are locations throughout the city, including Bahnhofstrasse and inside Zurich HB. Some specialities include the Luxemburgerli, a sort of soft macaroon resembling a hamburger in looks but is actually completely pastry and cream, and comes in a variety of flavors; the Truffe du Jour, a chocolate truffle that is made daily from raw cream and is meant to be consumed immediately; and the extraordinary Grand Cru Sauvage truffle, made from wild cacao beans from Bolivia. Most items are rather pricey but worth it. The flagship store on the Paradeplatz is a very popular spot for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Try their berry-filled muesli, it’s like no other muesli you’ve ever had. There are two handy stores at the Kloten airport for last-minute gifts to bring home.
• St. Jakobs Confiserie: The background organisation, Behindertenwerk St. Jacob, aims at providing jobs for disabled people.