Zurich - A city not to miss when you are in Europe

Zurich was never in my travel list but I ended up there for a reason & I am going to cherish this moment all my life. Like any other flight, I was looking out of the window panes and expecting the scenery/Landscapes of Zurich like any other modern city of Europe. However, the scenic beauty of this city left me spellbound with its breathtaking views. Surrounded by beautiful Zurich lakes and Alps on the other side with hills and mountains at short distance is making the city much like heaven indeed. Not to miss the Swiss hospitality which starts impressing you right from your touchdown at Zurich Airport or in Swiss - Zurich Flughafen.I learnt a quick word to say thanks at Immigration and said Danke, Ciao to her (Thanks, Goodbye/hello in Swiss)

Transportation in any city of the world is always a concern in any tourist's mind. But not only Zurich, the Entire Switzerland has been blessed with its super-efficient transportation. I decided to take a train to my hotel which was in the vicinity of Zurich main station called Zurich Hauptbahnof. I comfortably sat in my train on the window side admiring the beauty of the city, its beautiful rivers, lakes, hills and amazing architecture.

It took me just 15 minutes & 8 CHF precisely to reach Zurich Main station. The Zurich Main station with its layout, architecture, stores, restaurants, Tourist offices was proving to be heaven for any traveler. The Zurich main Station is a hub for trains transiting through it to other European countries and is operational at night too while the whole city's commercial activities come to a halt at 7pm or so. Yes, you just heard it! Quality of life and happiness index in Switzerland is in the top 3 countries of the world. 

If you are traveling with your family then buying a family pass for your tour duration will save a lot of money on your excursions and what more ...children below 16 travels free with parents!

So, Let’s see what you can explore in Zurich!

1) Bahnofstrasse

Bahnofstrasse is called Main railway station street which is stretched between Paradeplatz and Zurich main station. This street has a lot of popular Swiss brands like bucherer which is famous for its handmade Swiss watches and jewelry. Famous grocery stores like Denner, coop are here in case you need to go for a quick purchase. Not to miss the variety of chocolates and cheese these shops offer.

2) Paradeplatz

We all know that Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in the world and has been ranked in the top for many decades. When the world war was going on in Europe, the Swiss were kept out of it. The Elites of Europe came to Zurich and settled here and this is how the expensive brands, lifestyle, cost of living brought the city to the level of most expensive in the world. Switzerland became a hub for global banking and finance and you can see the famous Credit Suisse and UBS and other banks in this area.

3) Old Town (Altstadt)

Zurich’s Altstadt – is an old town and comes to life in the evening with its lively clubs, restaurants, shops and its amazing architecture. In this old town, people visit the ancient churches like grossmunster, fraumunster in this cultural hub of the city

4)Fraumunster Church

This church is often called as Women's church, founded by the emperor the Ludwig for his daughter in hildegrad in 853.The three – aisled, pillared basilica with a Gothic nave – Fraumünster is one of Zurich’s most visited tourist attractions.

5)Grossmunster Church

Grossmunster Church or the church of the Great Minister is another fabulous site to visit near Lake Zurich. It is one of the four main churches besides Fraumünster, Predigerkirche and St. Peter. It is a Romanesque – style Protestant church built near the banks of the River Limmat.

Keep on reading my blogs as I will present to you more information about Switzerland very soon, Ciao!