Zurich Travel Guide: Flights & Hotels
Switzerland · ZRH
Zurich sits on its own lake with the Alps visible on clear days, combining a compact, walkable old town with easy rail access to the rest of Switzerland. It's a major financial hub and one of the more expensive cities in Europe, but also one of the safest and most efficiently run.
June-August allows lake swimming and hiking nearby, while December brings well-regarded Christmas markets. Switzerland's train network makes Zurich a convenient base for day trips to Lucerne or the Alps.