Beach near Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Travel Guide

Switzerland

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, with a population of 1,431,538, and is the country’s main urban and business centre. It sits in northern Switzerland, in the German-speaking part of the country.

Most international visitors arrive at Zurich Airport (ZRH), the airport serving the city. Zurich is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

1,431,538

Population

483 miles away

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Weather in Zurich

Sun

23°

Mon

26°

Tue

27°

Know before you go

Pays in CHF

Plug type Type C & Type J (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +41

Tipping: In Switzerland, service charges are usually included in the bill at restaurants, bars, and for other services. However, it is still customary to round up or add a small tip for good service.

Best time to visit Zurich

Jan

5°13

Feb

8°9

Mar

12°14

Apr

14°15

May

18°18

Jun

25°13

Jul

25°18

Aug

25°11

Sep

20°14

Oct

16°13

Nov

8°14

Dec

5°12

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Zurich

  1. Opernhaus Zürich

    opera and ballet

    0.4 km

  2. Kunsthaus Zürich

    art museum

    0.4 km

  3. Swiss National Museum

    history museum

    1.5 km

  4. Museum Rietberg

    history museum

    1.8 km

  5. Stiftung Sammlung E.G. Bührle

    art museum

    1.8 km

  6. Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

    museum

    2 km

  7. Schauspielhaus Zürich

    theatre venue

    0.3 km

  8. Pavillon Le Corbusier

    art museum

    1.2 km

Getting there

Zurich Airport · 9.3 km

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