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FIFA Museum

FIFA Museum is a one-stop destination for football and sports fans located in the heart of Zurich opposite Bahnhof Enge train station. The museum is home to the original FIFA World Cup Trophy and a magnificent Soccer Pinball machine. FIFA Museum, with an area of 3000 square meters, also exhibits the history and development of the sport with a collection of historical momentos, different gloves and ancient trophies. Visit around 1000 exclusive exhibitions, interact with the multimedia arena, and flick through some video documents that showcase the international football spectrum. Sportsbar 1904 broadcasts live football matches from around the world. Seminars, kids' nights, panel discussions and football quizzes are regularly held in the museum for the delight of its visitors. Sports bars, cafes, and restaurants are all worthwhile to visit in the arena for some gastronomic adventure. Shop for souvenirs, merchandise, and fan gear in the museum shops. 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

The largest park in Switzerland, Irchel Park, is located in the heart of Zürich-Unterstrass. It offers a beautiful landscaped scenic view of meadows and lakes. It has open grasslands, a large children's play area, and an alluring artificial lake. Built in the early 1980s, Irchel park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city while experiencing the warmth of nature in a beautiful setting surrounded by bushes and trees. At the base of the park is an alluring artificial lake surrounded by a wooden walkway and a wide bridge. The grasslands and lake enhance the park's beauty and make the space a popular recreational area. Aside from campus with various restaurants and a scenic grassy area overlooking the Limmat river, the park also has several restaurants on its campus. In addition to tennis courts, pull-up bars, a jogging trail, sports fields, and stretching areas, Irchel Park is a beautiful place to spend time in nature. Read More

Museum of Design, Zurich

The Museum of Design is located at two different locations, Ausstellungsstrasse and Pfingstweidstrasse. It is a section of the Department of Cultural Analysis dedicated to visual communication, industrial design, craftsmanship, and architectural pieces. It has a collection of posters, designer products, aesthetic graphics, and art. Featuring four astounding collections of posters, graphics, applied arts and design, the museum displays five to seven temporary exhibits each year featuring art collections and research materials. The museum's collection includes 330,000 posters, 30,000 designer products, aesthetic graphics, and more than 15,000 pieces of art made from glass, ceramics, textiles and many others, making it one of the most important museums in the world. Apart from these exhibitions, the museum organizes tours, panel discussions, artist interviews, concerts, theater performances and film screenings. Exhibit halls, cafeterias, gift shops, lecture rooms, and picture galleries provide a more comprehensive museum experience. Read More

Niederdorf, surrounded by the Limmat river, is a part of Zurich's old town that stretches until Bellevue and has several shopping complexes, bars, and street vendors. It is famous for its medieval history and squares and offers a fantastic lake view. Perfect for both day and night strolls, the city is graced with beautiful cathedral monuments like the Romanesque Grossmünster and Limmatquai promenade. Visitors will be amazed by the mixture of old and new buildings in this charming area. Enjoy the nooks and crannies of the streets and taste the culinary flavors of the city as you shop. At night, Niederdorf shines with street shops, nightclubs, cocktail bars, and boutique restaurants, making it an appealing destination. Read More

Home to ample trees creating an alluring aura since 1837, the Old Botanical Garden is a blissful spring garden in downtown Zurich. Throughout the garden, you will find a variety of preserved exotic collections of floral and medicinal plants located near the beautiful Schanzengraben moat and the Bauschänzli bastion. At the garden's centre lies a Medieval Herb Arena where visitors can view some medicinal plants dating back to the 16th century. The elegant, beautifully crafted glass and wooden palm house is the perfect place to relax amid the extrinsic exotic plants around the property. Concerts, exhibitions, and theatre plays are organized every day in the garden, which is worth enjoying in communion with nature. Read More

Paradeplatz is a key square found on the trolley streets of Bahnhofstrasse and is one of Switzerland's most expensive real estate streets. Home to the biggest Swiss banks, Suisse and UBS, Paradeplatz is close to the Limmat river with the modernist buildings all around. The streets of Paradeplatz are adorned with red and pink geraniums all year round, accentuating the pretty Swiss style. While great for shopping, dining, and a stroll, the area is also the centre of the city's tram lines, hence busy most of the time. On the street are legendary restaurants like Zeughauskeller, Bärengasse, and Sprungli, serving the best Swiss cuisine. Shoppers can visit luxury stores like Grieder, Bottega Veneta, and Ermenegildo Zegna to experience a luxury spree. Read More

Zurich's oldest park, Park Platzspitz, is set around a quaint and relaxing setting amid tree-lined pathways next to the Swiss National Museum. The verdant park runs alongside the Limmat and offers a mix of blue and green scenery. Beautifully framed by large trees and the Tosca blue River, the park features a large gazebo that serves as the highlight of an attraction with views of the Swiss National Museum. Take a stroll through the refreshing surroundings or plan a picnic with family and friends in nature to get away from the city's hustle and bustle. In addition, several music pavilions are held regularly at the park. Read More

Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, stands near Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, delighting visitors with its picturesque views and volume of water. The Rhine Falls provides a majestic spectacle as the water plunges from a height of 23 meters amid vineyards and quaint farming lands. Along with the absolutely breathtaking view of the waterfall, adventure lovers can also check out the most adventurous rope park in Europe on the north bank of the Rhine Falls. With a boat or canoe trip along the Rhine river, visitors can ride up to the Lauren castle, which offers an unimpeded view of nature. The Rhine falls are highlighted by the scenic waterfall, a children's playground, adventure trails, and interactive exhibition, Historama, as well as the secluded Schloss Laufen complex. Read More

In the heart of Zurich, on 17 acres in the Gablerstrasse, Rietberg Museum boasts an incredible collection of artworks, artefacts, and cultural treasures from Oceania, Asia, Africa, and America. Known as the city's 'Emerald', the museum contains 30,000 objects, including Chinese ceramics, African art, and Indian paintings, making it an interesting place to visit. Amid the lush garden, the classic building painted in beige is surrounded by several historical buildings such as Rieter Park Villa, the Wesendonck Villa, Schonberg Villa, and Remise Villa. Extensive exhibitions displaying artefacts in 12 different departments, such as China, Africa, South East Asia, Japan, Photography, etc., make the museum a historical treasure in Zurich. Explore Aztec art pieces, Buddhist sculptures, neolithic vessels, Qajar textiles, mesoamerican sculptures, and porcelain and Japanese shadow puppets inside the museum, apart from the scenic garden around the museum. Read More