The largest city in Switzerland offers all the advantages of a pulsating international metropolis and skillfully combines a cultural metropolis, a ‘scene’ city, shopping mile and economic centre.

As far as lifestyle and quality of life is concerned, the financial and banking city at the northern end of Lake Zurich is regularly ranked among the leaders by Europe’s fashion and trend magazines. This ‘scene’ city is one of the hubs of contemporary art, in which the Kunsthaus (art gallery) is regarded as a leading European address. What’s more, Zurich offers varied and interesting theatre enjoyment.

The central city is a wonderful shopping, sightseeing, dining and entertainment precinct. The medieval ambience of the old town district is tranquil and relaxing. The waterfront is lined with old guildhalls that have converted their extravagantly decorated dining rooms into up-market restaurants. One block in is the Niederdorfstrasse with its cobbled side-alleys and secluded courtyards. At night the area becomes a bustling bar and club district.

The popularity of Zurich’s nightlife is well-known far beyond Switzerland’s borders. Around 500 nightclubs and bars provide a range of entertainment for every taste until the early morning hours. In summer, you’ll even find nightlife assuming a presence in Zurich’s swimming baths as they transform themselves into enticing bars with a multicultural ambience after sunset. Furthermore, restaurants sited in unusual locations such as former mills and foundries are a popular draw. The ship building facility, for example, is a case in point: today, the former assembly hall for steamships is a separate institution with a concentrated mixture of bars, restaurants, music and theatre.