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Zurich

Switzerland

Before You Go

When to Visit

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 requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) 10km from center.

By Train: Excellent connections to Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Geneva, Milan, Munich.

Language

Communication

Swiss German is local language. Standard German, English widely spoken in business and tourism.

Currency

Money matters

Swiss Franc (CHF). Rate: ~0.85-0.90 CHF per USD. Cards accepted everywhere. Note: Switzerland is very expensive.

Getting Around

Local transport

Trams/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 info

Train: Direct to Hauptbahnhof (10-13 min, CHF 6.80).

Tram: Line 10 (35 min, CHF 4.40).

Taxi: CHF 60-70 (15 min).

Places to Work

Places to Work

Impact Hub Zürich

Social enterprise coworking space. Impact-focused community in Viadukt.