Visit Zurich

Many people are under the impression that Zurich is the capital of Switzerland. They would be wrong; Berne is the capital of Switzerland. However, it is understandable why people would think Zurich was the capital since Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland as well as one of the world's largest financial centers.

Zurich is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Swiss Alps. Make sure to give yourself enough time to explore Zurich before going into the mountains. Zurich has much to offer, so book your flights to Zurich and get ready to head to this lovely city.

What to do in Zurich

Some lovely must-see historical sites are located in Zurich's old town. People interested in historical churches should check out Grossmünster and Fraumünster. Excellent museums include Landesmuseum, the Rietberg Museum, the Museum Buehrle and the Jacob Coffee Museum. One particularly unusual place to visit is Langstrasse, the red light district of Zurich. To get a great view of the city, take the Polybahn up the hill, take a cruise on the Zürichsee on a steam boat or hike up Uetliberg. Zurich has the most nightclubs per capita on the continent, so if you want to experience the nightlife, make sure to go club-hopping. Zurich has several interesting theaters, so if you're in the mood for a show, check out Rote Fabrik, Theater am Neumarkt, Schauspielhaus and Opernhaus.

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Quick Zurich Travel Tip

The best time to get flights to Zurich is during the summer when the weather is the nicest. Even though Zurich's low-season is during the winter, flights to Zurich are also popular at this time because people pass through Zurich on their way to the Alps. A good time to buy flights to Zurich is during the spring or fall; you'll be able to find good rates on flights to Zurich during this period of time, but it might be a bit chilly.

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