Zurich is the centre of economic life and education in Switzerland. Located in the heart of Europe, it offers all the modern comforts of a metropolis, maintaining its natural beauty. Zurich has long been ranked among the world’s top cities in terms of quality of life. It is a boutique city that offers everything it entails, whether in a small or excellent form. Some of the attractions worth visiting are :
- Paradeplatz
Many decades ago, Paradeplatz was a livestock market, but now hosts the bank headquarters and some of the most expensive properties in Switzerland. The square, in the centre of Bahnhofstrasse, is also a location that has a lot to see, such as expensive shops and restaurants. You can also relax in a shop and admire the well-dressed Swiss. - Opera House of Zurich
From 1891, the Opera House of Zurich was built in a neoclassical building, adorned with busts of famous musicians, poets and writers. Shakespeare, Mozart and Wagner are some of the faces you’ll find at the Zurich Opera House. The Opera House is also the home of the Zurich ballet. It always has a wide variety of performances. - lake of Zurich
There is no better way to enjoy the lake of Zurich than to walk on its edge and admire it. During the summer, it’s always crowded, including skaters, cyclists and walkers.Along the trail, there is incredible views from Bürkliplatz, while towards the Seefeld area lies the magnificent Chinese garden. - Bahnhofstrasse
This world-famous shopping street is packed with designer shops, banks and restaurants. Whether you are in the marketplace to buy something fancy or just want to see the windows, you will find yourself walking along the 1.4km walk. - Rieterpark
Rieterpark is Zurich’s largest public park, and on sunny days, the Glarus Alps shed light on the horizon. Located in a 19th-century villa near the centre of the park, it contains a unique collection of works of art from around the world. - Botanical Garden
If you want to immerse yourself in the smells of the Amazon or explore the flora of the Alps, the Zurich Botanical Garden is the place to visit. Maintained by the University of Zurich, it has more than 7,000 different plant species at a distance of 53,000 sqm (570,487 sqm), which means you’ll have a lot to explore. - Swiss National Museum
The Swiss National Museum includes three museums and a collection centre, which have more than 860,000 objects, from the beginning of civilization to the present day. It is the most popular museum complex in the country for good reason. Surely you must book before your visit in order not to be unhappy. - FIFA’s World Football Museum
Distributed on three floors, FIFA’s World Football Museum is the paradise of sports enthusiasts. You can easily spend an afternoon here, wander through the halls decorated with more than 1,000 exhibits, which include items from the first Uruguay World Cup tournament in 1930.
