Knowing Zurich means loving Zurich. And visitors often remember their less spectacular impressions the longest: the small side streets and the romantic piazzas, a stroll along the lake with its crystal-clear water.

Of course, some fond memories are of less serene nature, for example the annual August Street Parade, a mammoth event featuring very loud techno-music and people dancing their souls out in the streets of the town centre.

Yet whatever you may be looking for, this small city with the magnificent mountain panorama always keeps what it promises.
Unadulterated nature is not far away, either. The region around Zurich and the adjacent cantons are well worth a visit at any time of the year.

Zürich has a surprisingly wide range of nightlife and entertainment . Live rock and jazz - although easy to find most nights of the week - take second place to the city's amazingly dynamic club scene, which covers the gamut from techno to salsa.

The city is also home to a top-flight orchestra, a world-famous opera company, and one of the German-speaking world's premier theatres.

Hotels to be pampered in during your trip

Restaurants in Zurich

Events and Cultural happenings in Zurich