Café Papon (Rue Henri Fazy 1, Geneva) – this restaurant (opened in 1808) is located in Geneva’s historic district, next to the Town Hall. It tends to get busy during lunch hours (which attracts local office workers). Dishes such as lamb in maple syrup sauce, Sea Bass Tatar, and Cassolette Chanterelle, along with desserts such […]
Boat — The Lake Zürich Navigation Company (or ZSG), has been operating boats on the lake since the late 19th century. Round-trip services offer several stops for commuters and a convenient and scenic way for travelers to get around the city. The long round-trip journey lasts four hours total and costs CHF 26 (2nd class) […]
Bus/Tram/Cable Car/Train — The Zurich Transportation Network (ZVV) is a web of trams, buses, cable cars and trains that connect every square inch of the city and the surrounding canton. Buy your ticket from a machine and remember to validate the ticket before boarding. ZVV ticket prices start at CHF 2.70 (CHF 2.30 reduced) […]
TAXI – in Zurich, the initial fare is CHF 6 (and an additional CHF 3.80 for each kilometer driven). When taking a taxi from a stand, check the prices on their door and take the cheapest one available (you don’t have to take the first one in the row). Taxi drivers have to and […]
Zürich Opera House (Falkenstrasse 1, Zürich) – this 1,100-seat opera house is one of the best-regarded in the world. Operas, ballets, and classical music performances dominate this venue’s calendar. 250 performances take place every year featuring international stars such as Cecilia Bartoli, Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato, Anna Netrebko, Emily Magee, Nina Stemme, Stephen Gould, […]
Wasserkirche (Wasserkirch, Limmatquai 31, Zürich) — the “Water Church” was originally built on a small island where, according to legend, the city’s martyrs Felix and Regula were executed by the Romans. This late Gothic church was completed towards the end of the 15th century and was regarded as being particularly holy. This is why, during […]
Uhrenmuseum Beyer (Bahnhofstrasse 31, Zürich) — The Beyer Clock and Watch Museum is housed in Zürich’s most prestigious shopping district, situated in the very heart of the city, in the premises of the Beyer watch store. The exhibition comprises some 300 pieces from all fields of chronology, which are examined in technical and scientific terms […]
Tram Museum (Forchstrasse 260, Zürich) – this museum documents the economic and industrial changes in Zürich — leading to urban mobility and the development of the city transport network (ZKH). The museum visitor will find a new exhibition area with a continually changing programme and an equally active display for Trams. On display are […]
Swiss National Museum (Museumstrasse 2, Zürich) – located in the heart of Zürich (by the city’s main railway station), this museum (housed in a fairytale-like castle) has the largest collection of cultural & historical objects in the country. With everything from substantive legacies of art and crafts to ordinary everyday objects, the museum reveals the […]
Museum of Design (Ausstellungsstrasse 60, 8031 Zürich) – this museum has one of Switzerland’s most unique and extensive design culture collections. This museum’s themes are design, visual communication, environmental design, art, architecture, everyday culture, photography and the media. There are temporary exhibitions that raise awareness of the presence of design in our everyday lives. The […]