Zürich
Zürich
The Fodor's Five
The five things you need to know before traveling to Zürich
Zurich is a design haven for art-lovers and culture-seekers.
There are a lot of things for art lovers to enjoy. You can’t miss Kunsthaus which hosts works by Henri Matisse and Vincent van Gogh. There is also a gallery mile which includes the national museum and private art galleries.
It’s true that most Swiss cities are expensive, but Zurich’s free art walks provide a reprieve from all the spending.
There’s nothing better than free activities around a city - especially in Zurich where things do not come cheaply. There’s the memorial hall designed by Carsten Holler, a floating angel by Niki de Saint Phalle in a train station, a slingshot “Y” by Sislej Xhafa and the sculpture “Anne-Sophie” by Alex Hanimann.
Discover the city’s vibrant food halls for a cheaper feed.
There’s no bigger “foodie” city than Zurich in Switzerland. Here, chefs push boundaries with daring ideas and cuisine, and you can find some great meals in the city’s food halls like Viadukt food market or Bridge (owned by a local supermarket chain).
Luxury is the word and Zurich lives up to the hype.
The latest opening of the Mandarin Oriental Zurich adds a whole new luxury portfolio to Zurich which already has some exceptional luxury hideaways, including the prestigious Widder Hotel (apartments for the uber-rich), the historical Baur au lac and the iconic hilltop hotel, the Dolder Grand.
Zurich oozes with cultural events with many of them LGBTQ+-community driven projects.
There’s always something happening in Zurich—whether sporting, music, or arts events. LGBTQ+-driven community events like Apple Festival and Pride Festival are an awesome addition.
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