Zurich is the most important administrative center of Switzerland and the financial capital of Europe. The very name of a metropolis is associated exclusively with the word "quality", and not without reason. Zurich has headed various prestigious ratings, which almost every year awarded it the status of a city with the highest standard of living in Europe. The same can be said about the well-being of local residents, …
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The Kunsthaus Museum. The Kunsthaus is one of the most important museums of Zurich. It is no less interesting than museums in larger cities. Numerous temporary exhibitions presented at the London Tate Modern were either designed or owned by the Kunsthaus. The permanent exhibition includes a rich collection of sculptures by Alberto Giacometti, the largest collection of Munch works outside …
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Park Hyatt Zurich will also impress connoisseurs of modern luxury. Despite the fact that the price of guest rooms starts from US$1,000 a day, it’s recommended to book guest rooms several months in advance. The most expensive room of the hotel, the Presidential Park suite, is 108 square meters large and costs approximately US$3,500 a night. The fabulous suite has panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and exclusive …
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When you’re in a mood for diversifying your vacation and trying something impressive, consider making a ride on Zurich cable road. The opening of the cable road took place yet in 1954. Nowadays, the road connects two regions – Adliswil and Felseneg. Two cabins move between these stations, and each of them provides space for up to 30 passengers. The length of the ride is approximately 15 minutes. Children …
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Unusual décor is a calling card of another hotel, Hotel QuersINN that is open in the industrial district of Pfäffikon. Minimalism is the key trend of all guest rooms. Each of them has a large black bed with crimson or pink bed clothing. Colorful modern paintings make the design look complete, while flowers create the atmosphere of romance. Natural textiles and wood are the main materials in guest rooms, so fans of …
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In order to buy quality branded shoes, head to Patrick Ponetz. This shop offers both male and female shoes, and all models are made exclusively of natural materials. A pair of classic male shoes would cost approximately 200 francs. The average price of female shoes is 150 francs. The prices are high, but the quality is excellent. Many travelers want to bring authentic Swiss watch from their vacation in Zurich. In …
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Switzerland - moving around the country
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Swiss Travel System operates in Switzerland. It enjoys an incredible popularity among tourists. Thanks to this system, you can buy tickets for any public transport in Switzerland, if the transport company works with this system. It’s possible to buy a ticket that serves for any transport, including airplane and ferry. In addition, with such a ticket you can visit some museums and historical places absolutely free of charge. When choosing a ticket, it is necessary to determine the future journey. The ideal option is to purchase a travel card for a month. Families can buy specific tickets, thanks to which children under 16 can use public transport for free. There is an opportunity to purchase a local ticket that will operate within a certain area. It will be much cheaper and more convenient, if you are not going to travel to different cities of Switzerland.
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Nature and parks of Switzerland
In French Switzerland, there is La Pierrez located on the stony bank of the full-flowing river Sarin. The nature here is surprisingly beautiful. Goats graze and partridges nest on the alpine slopes of the mountain. In the central part of the country, there is the Entlebuch National Park, which occupies the picturesque slopes of the Kleine-Emme valley. There are heath fields, pastures, forests, peat bogs and dense forests on its territory. The Jura National Park is located in one of the most beautiful valleys of Switzerland, the Zhu Valley. The places are characterized by delightful views of the mountain massifs, a rich forest, in which there are more than 300 species of plants, ancient marshes, and mountain pastures.
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