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Zürich : Michelin's recommendations

Situated in the north of Switzerland on the banks of the Sihl and the Limat, on the side of the lake bearing the same name, Zurich is beyond any doubt the country's principal city. It is the main industrial, commercial, financial and academic centre of the Confederation, as well as being the most densely populated and one of the most active areas on a cultural level.

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Tourist attractions Zürich : Things to see and do

Museum of Fine Art

Heimplatz 1 CH - Zürich

This museum’s main focus is on modern art, but the first floor has works by Rembrandt, Ruysdael, Fra Angelico, Rubens, and Swiss artists like Hodler, Segantini and Füssli. Contemporary artworks include Pop Art, Dubuffet, Rothko and Pollock. On the se..

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Fraumünster

Münsterhof 8001 CH - 8001 Zürich

This church, built between the 12 and the 15C, replaced a convent founded by Louis the German (853). It is definitely worth a visit to see the beautiful stained-glass windows by Chagall (chancel and south transept) and Giacometti (north transept). Th..

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Bahnhofstrasse

Bahnhofstrasse CH - 8001 Zürich

Bahnhoffstrasse, stretching between the main station and the lakeside, is the city's busiest thoroughfare. Along this fine avenue, lined with lime trees, are a succession of luxury shops, department stores, impressive banks and modern buildings.

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Hotels Zürich

Savoy Baur en Ville

am Paradeplatz /Poststrasse 12 CH - 8022 Zürich

Prix Prices from : 400 CHF

Set in the heart of Zurich on Paradeplatz, Savoy Baur en Ville offers refined furnishings and 2 restaurants. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. All air-conditioned rooms at Savoy are very elegantly furnished with a yellow and golden co..

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Park Hyatt Zurich

Beethovenstrasse 21 CH - 8002 Zürich

This contemporary 5-star hotel is located in the heart of Zurich's commercial district, yet just steps away from the fashionable Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, Lake Zurich and the Old Town. It has a health club with a gym, steam bath, sauna and trea..

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Baur au Lac

Talstrasse 1 CH - 8001 Zürich

Prix Prices from : 480 CHF

Uniquely situated in its own private park in the heart of Zürich and on the shore of the lake, the 5-star Baur au Lac offers you newly styled luxurious rooms and suites. 2 renowned restaurants, one with a terrace in the idyllic garden, an inviting b..

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Leisure activities Zürich

Great Tour of Zurich

Prices from : 42 €

Tour the old and new sights of Zurich then take in sweeping views of the Alps while traveling to quaint Rapperswil, the "City of Roses." During summer, hop aboard a boat for a tour of beautiful Lake Zurich. In winter months, enjoy a scenic ..

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Excursion to Jungfraujoch, a World Heritage Site

Prices from : 163 €

This extraordinary Alpine adventure will take you to the top of Europe to discover the majestic beauty of Jungfraujoch. A cogwheel train leads you through snow-capped peaks to the summit where you can survey the longest glacier in Europe from the Sph..

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Interlaken and Grindelwald Excursion

Prices from : 74 €

Snake along the scenic route to Interlaken, tucked into the snow-covered Bernese Oberland mountains. Explore this traditional Swiss town at your leisure before heading to Grindelwald, known as the "Glacier Village". After free time for ind..

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Restaurants Zürich

Helvetia

Stauffacherquai 1 CH - 8004 Zürich

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Münsterhof-Weinstube

Münsterhof 6 CH - 8001 Zürich

The Weinstube on the ground floor attracts diners in search of something a little simpler but not at the expense of quality. The chef is the same as in the gourmet restaurant. Here he serves up dishes such as homemade ravioli, as well as more hearty ..

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Brasserie Schiller

Goethestr. 10 CH - 8001 Zürich

This lovely historic building used to be the offices of the Zurich newspaper, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Nowadays, the modern brasserie serves classic cuisine including an opera menu available until 11pm. Sunday brunch.

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Bianchi

Limmatquai 82 CH - 8001 Zürich

This bright, modern restaurant is located in a quiet spot on the banks of the River Limmat. It serves Mediterranean cuisine and diners are invited to take their pick from the fish and seafood on offer at the generous buffet.

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Münsterhof

Münsterhof 6 CH - 8001 Zürich

This restaurant is a real success story. On one hand, a great combination of gourmet cuisine upstairs and wine bar downstairs; on the other, an excellent chef in the shape of Tobias Buholzer. The unbeatable location and charming interior provide the ..

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Metropol

Fraumünsterstr. 12 CH - 8001 Zürich

This restaurant is housed in an impressive, neo-Baroque banking building. It has a strong East Asian influence, serving sushi, sashimi and even Japanese-style bento box business lunches. Minimalist interior by Iria Degen.

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