Through Switzerland to Italy
Cross Switzerland on UNESCO Alpine railways before descending into northern Italy for espresso and pasta.
Zürich, Switzerland’s largest city, blends alpine views with cosmopolitan sophistication. The medieval Old Town is filled with narrow streets and historic landmarks, while Bahnhofstrasse offers world-class shopping. Lake Zürich and Uetliberg Mountain provide scenic escapes, and the city’s vibrant art and culinary scenes ensure a perfect balance of tradition and innovation.
Neighbourhoods in and around Zürich
Holidays by land and sea
Visit Zurich's Opernhaus, the city's first permanent theatre opened in 1834 with Mozart's Zauberflöte and is now the main venue for opera and ballet in the city.
Wander Zürich’s old town along Rennweg and Augustinergasse, with their charming shops and cafés. Visit Fraumünster for its stained glass windows, then enjoy cake and hot chocolate at Café 1842.
Climb Uetliberg, Zürich’s 850m mountain, for views of the city and lake. Enjoy hiking and biking trails, or try activities like tobogganing and paragliding for an adventurous day out.
For a wonderful way to see the city, take to the water. Head out on a boat trip on Zürichsee, the city's namesake lake, or a flat bottomed boat tour of Limmat river from Landesmuseum station.
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