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Old Town Zurich

The Old Town is the oldest part of the city of Zurich. It is located in Kreis 1, the first district, and is home to some of the best shopping brands, and cultural vibrance. It is the best place to enjoy, eat, relax, and shop. It is also known for its nightlife. Altstadt a is tourist favourite. The crowd, the energy, and the beautify of the Old Town is an experience you must have on your trip to Zurich. It is divided into 4 further parts, each with their own collection of attractions to visit. The Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's prime shopping street is also in Altstadt. Old Town is also home to the town hall, and the Fraumunster church houses. Not just that, it is even central to Zurich's nightlife, with a majority of Zurich's nightclubs and bars also in the district. The Roman Empire began here in Zurich, making Altstadt more than 2000 years old. Read More

Experience retail therapy and gourmet indulgence at one of the world’s most renowned boulevards, Bahnhofstrasse, in Zurich city centre. The street represents elegance, luxury, gastronomy, and tourism, making it a popular tourist hub for visitors. According to a 2011 study, Bahnhofstrasse was named as the third most expensive retail street in the world. Along with being the classiest avenue for retail property in Europe, it was also ranked ninth in the world in the year 2016. Its existence goes back to 150 years when the place was the city moat also called as Fröschengraben ('Ditch of the Frogs'). The street's presence came together when the city's defence was collapsed in 1864, and it was given a new name of Bahnhofstrasse ('Railway Station Street'). Today this street, a 1.4 kilometres stretch connects Lake Zurich with the central Railway station and is mostly a pedestrian zone. It starts from Bahnhofplatz (A station square) through Rennweg, Augustinergasse, Paradeplatz and then finally ending at Bürkliplatz on Lake Zurich. Since trams are a major part of 'Zurich's transport system, Bahnhofstrasse also holds a central part of Zurich's tram network. 'Since1880's other than the S-Bahn, trolleybus and bus, trams have formed integral transfer modes in Switzerland. Read More

The Bellerive Museum is renowned for the best collection of Fine Arts in the country, ranging from unique objects, handicrafts, contemporary designs, and much more. Situated along Zurich Lake, the beige villa with antique vibes is hard to miss. Bellerive Museum has one of the finest collections of artwork, ranging across a large variety of mediums. Established in 1968, the Bellerive Museum is popular globally for housing excellent exhibitions and collections. Visitors can explore artwork on textiles, canvasses, ceramics, glass, and more. The Museum is famous for its exhibitions which travel across time to show some of the most important historical events. The exhibitions range from topics of social issues, abstract art, and also key periods in history.The best time to visit Bellerive Museum is during summers as they put up some unique exhibitions and installations and visitors may even run into some celebrities every now and then. Easily known as Switzerland’s most important art museum, Bellerive Museum charts the list of every traveller. Bellerive Museum was converted as the Center for Architecture in Zurich and also displays exhibitions relating to urban planning and development. The guided tours and internationally recognized exhibitions are a definite must see. Read More

Bürkliplatz, Zurich

Bürkliplatz is a square that fits everything from a boat dock, an art area, a lakeside park, and a marketplace in a single space. Very much a lively place with a flea market and serene waters of Lake Zurich, you experience the best of both worlds at this spot. Bürkliplatz is also home to many local events including the athletic ones that occur in Zurich, Switzerland. The square is named after Arnold Bürkli, a chief engineer in Zurich, who majorly contributed in designing and construction of Quaianlagen on Zurich Lake as well the Quaibrücke Bridge. He also worked on reconstructing Zurich from 1867 to improve the city’s water supply and sewerage system. Earlier Bürkliplatz resided on swamplands between Limmat River and Lake Zurich on pile dwellings to prevent floodings by other rivers of Linth and Jona.Stadthausanlage, a point of interest at Bürkliplatz was formerly part of Kratzquartier accommodation at Bauschänzli. It was built in 1833 by continuous land filling made up of rubble, along the lakeside thereby forming a modern lakeshore city.Today Bürkliplatz is a historic place situated at Alpenquai region, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site around the Alps, Switzerland. Considered as a starting point for visitors of Lake Zurich, the spot also a dock now holds a variety of official and leisure events. On the west of Bürkliplatz lies the Quay Bridge or Quaibrücke that crosses Limmat River and Bahnhofstrasse. To the east is Fraumünsterstrasse, one of the official buildings of Zurich, while on the south lies Stadthausanlage, also a City hall area. Read More

Located on the outskirts of the city, Bruno Weber Park is a massive sculpture park, with beautiful sculptures, a huge number of columns, buildings, towers bridges, and many other structures. It is a huge spread of architectural beauty. The park, which was established in 1962, with a size of over 20 square kilometres, falls in the municipalities of Spreitenbach and Dietikon. The villa, or the home, of Bruno Weber inside the park is quite a sight to behold in itself. Over the years, the park has developed, making many new additions such as the water garden, which is today the centre piece of the park. Many general renovations have also been made, since it is not very easy to maintain the huge park with the small staff that it has. In 2015, another building was setup, consisting of paintings, graphics, and drawings made by Weber. The park, overall, makes for quite a stunning day spend. Read More

Situated in Zurichhorn, the Chinese Garden was a gift to Zurich from the Chinese town of Kunming. The stunning garden has elements of Chinese architecture, along with a pond, small islands, pavilions, and much more. Visitors will also spot an intricately designed palace inside the Chinese Garden vicinity. The Chinese Garden in Zurich is an interesting addition to Zurich’s tourism. Visitors will spot red wall forts outlining the site, Asian style roofs, little ponds, bridges, and even postcard-worthy scenic shots. It is in heavy contrast with the traditional European inspired architecture of the rest of Zurich. The Chinese Garden in Zurich features highlights of Confucianism as well and is often regarded with the status of a temple. Visitors will also see beautiful paintings, ornaments, sculptures dotted across the vicinity. The Garden’s main theme is “Three Friends of Winter” which means the bamboo plants, plum trees, and pine tree. These plants are well related to Confucianism because of their strength and perseverance even during the winter months. Doubled as an adventurous and spiritual experience, this temple garden proudly boasts the title of the highest-ranking temple garden situated outside of China.The garden was established in 1994, as a gesture of gratitude by China after Zurich helped Kunming with its water drainage system. It is believed that both Zurich and Kunming are twins! The best time to visit the Chinese Garden of Zurich is from March to October, as travellers can enjoy excellent weather and diverse flora. This authentic Chinese experience hidden in the towns of Zurich is on top of every traveller's list. Read More

Confiserie Sprüngli is the creator of the world-famous Swiss chocolate and a globally acclaimed confectionery store. Originally, the Confiserie Sprüngli was the posh hangout spot for the high class, however overtime it became a popular landmark for the entire population. Dating as early as 1836, Confiserie Sprüngli is ‘the’ place to go in Zurich to give your taste buds a treat. The trademark macaroons is a popular dish enjoyed by many visitors. Crafting everything from pastries, to authentic chocolates, truffles, pralines, and even beverages, there’s something here for everyone. Nestled in the Old Town of Zurich, surrounded by beautiful monuments and a happening plaza, Confiserie Sprüngli is a must-visit for every tourist. The store cum cafe is open all year round but the best time to visit is during Christmas to grab a taste of exclusive holiday goodies! Confiserie Sprüngli is a family owned franchise and the headquarters branch was opened in 1859. Since then, the store has created a name for itself in the world of deserts and confectioneries. The store also offers sample tasting and visitors can try several desserts before picking what they like. Apart from deserts, visitors also enjoy the delicious sandwiches and authentic Swiss cuisine. Grab a tin packed with chocolates as you leave to enjoy these one of a kind deserts on the go. While visiting, travellers make it a point to grab the newest addition to their menu, Swiss style ice cream! Read More

The Fraumünster Church is one of the oldest and most important churches in Switzerland. It is one of the four major churches of Zurich. Located in Limmat, the church is one of the most prominent landmarks in Zurich with its green steeple. The church was built as part of the convent of aristocratic women that was formed by Louis the German for his daughter in 835. Over the course of time, the abbey gained a lot of power and influence, up until the 16th century, when it was dissolved in 1524. The most famous feature of the Fraumünster Church are the Chaggal windows, designed by Marc Chaggal and installed in 1970. These are 5 huge stained glass windows, each depicting a story from Christianity. The works from right to left are- Law, Zion, Christ, Jacob and Prophets. Another enormous stained glass work is that of Augusto Giacometti, who did his in 1942. The Romanesque chancel and the high vaulted trancept are also beautiful architectural features of the church. Read More

Grossmünster Church is one of the four main churches in Zurich that is designed in Romanesque style. The twin tower structure houses a platform offering a spectacular view of the lake and a small museum that has Roman cultural artefacts. With carved medieval columns, Ornate bronze doors and grotesques, the building of the church is elegant. There is a botanical garden at the front end of the church that is decorated with ornamental plants having cultural importance. Do visit the crypt that has 14th-century murals and the chapel that is sophistically decorated with stained glasses at the end of the church tour. Read More