Guide · 5 Places
Zurich
Switzerland
Before You Go
May to September offers best weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Summer is perfect for lake activities. Winter is cold but nearby skiing excellent. Christmas markets are beautiful.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) 10km from center.
By Train: Excellent connections to Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Geneva, Milan, Munich.
Language
CommunicationSwiss German is local language. Standard German, English widely spoken in business and tourism.
Currency
Money mattersSwiss Franc (CHF). Rate: ~0.85-0.90 CHF per USD. Cards accepted everywhere. Note: Switzerland is very expensive.
Getting Around
Local transportTrams/Buses: Extensive VBZ network, very efficient (CHF 4.40 for city zones).
S-Bahn: Trains to suburbs and lake towns.
Walking: Old Town and lake area very walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoTrain: Direct to Hauptbahnhof (10-13 min, CHF 6.80).
Tram: Line 10 (35 min, CHF 4.40).
Taxi: CHF 60-70 (15 min).
Accommodations
The Dolder Grand
Historic grand hotel above Zurich. Foster + Partners extension with spa and city views.