Banking, lake views & cobbled Old Town
Zürich
Zürich · Lakeside finance meets old-town charm
Switzerland's largest city pairs a picture-perfect medieval old town with a polished, prosperous edge. Church spires and guild houses line the Limmat river, trams glide past luxury boutiques, and the lakefront opens to Alpine horizons on a clear day.
Top sightsSights
Grossmünster
The twin-towered Romanesque church at the heart of the Swiss Reformation.
Old Town (Altstadt)
A warren of cobbled lanes, guild houses and hidden courtyards.
Lake Zürich promenade
A waterfront walk with boat cruises and Alpine views.
Bahnhofstrasse
One of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets.
Kunsthaus Zürich
A leading art museum with Giacometti, Monet and Munch.
What to eatFood
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
Sliced veal in a creamy mushroom sauce, served with rösti.
Rösti
A crisp golden potato cake, the national comfort food.
Luxemburgerli
Feather-light mini macarons from the famous Sprüngli.
Good to know
- A ZürichCARD covers transit plus museum discounts.
- Tap water is pristine — refill at the city’s many fountains.
- Everything closes early on Sundays; plan meals ahead.
Getting there
Zürich Airport is Switzerland’s main hub; frequent trains reach the center in 10 minutes and connect nationwide.
Next city
Geneva