Zurich has a great mix of churches and clubs, museums and music halls so you'll always have something to do. Spend a day in the city or take a trip to the countryside — whatever your preference, you'll never forget it.

Weather and Geography

Zurich rests at the northern end of Lake Zurich and is surrounded by wooded hills, leading to the Swiss Alps in the south. The weather is cool year-round due to its elevation. Summers are mild, with an average daily temperature of 65°F, while winters can be cold and snowy. Average wintertime temperatures are in the low 30s, so pack your favorite sweaters and a winter coat.

Quick Facts

• Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, though it's not the country’s capital. Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is 60 miles southwest of Zurich and makes for a great day trip.
  
  
• Financial servies make up almost one quarter of Zurich's economic activity. Switzerland is famous for its banking institutions and many global financial companies have their headquarters in the city, making Zurich the commercial center of Switzerland.


• Zurich has been repeatedly voted the city with the best quality of life in the world. The city is clean, efficent and remarkably safe.

Expert Travel Tips

• Zurich is home to some of Europe’s best known dance clubs and has the highest proportion of clubs to citizens in Europe. Bring some comfy shoes – you're going to need them.
  
  
• You can enjoy a great day trip skiing. Take the train in the morning to a number of ski resorts, including Flumserberg, and be back in the city by evening.
  
  
• Both the Grossmuenster and Fraumuenster churches are worth a visit. They sit across the River Limmat from each other and are great examples of the romantic and baroque architectural styles.

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