Zurich (Switzerland)

...experience of the city of Zurich was the central railway station, or Hauptbahnhof, and it did not endear me to it. I arrived on a train from the airport at an underground platform and was to meet my son and his partner somewhere on the station, but I didn't know where. I decided to follow the signs for those who wanted to catch a bus or a tram, but ended up in a street to one side. Going back inside the station, I was surprised how crowded it was; ...
...fortunately my first impression of Zurich was not a lasting one. From the railway station, the famous Bahnhofstrasse runs right down to the Burkli Platz, a square by the shore of Lake Zurich. On this street you can shop, do your banking, or take a break at the Sprungli Cafe. I merely stood at the doorway of a shop where chocolate was actually being made and was hit by the aroma; it was no good buying anything there as it would immediately have melted ...

denella 16.09.2009 (18.09.2009) · Read full review
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Just give me three good reasons to go to Zürich. No litter, no graffiti, no children. ‘Nuff said? I hope not! Zürich is a place that greatly rewards you for a little research either by getting a guide to the city before you go or, the method I chose, repeated visits to the city where you build up your own feel for the place. I was living relatively nearby in Böblingen, Baden-Würtemburg in the Southwest of Germany about two hours by car. I believe ...
...following the well-trodden path. So, in a sense I am ruining that opportunity for you. But if you don’t have the option to travel there often then this may be of help to some for you first or only visit so you don’t miss the must see sights. If you don’t speak German not to worry neither do the people in Zürich. A little unfair really but the Swiss German speaking folks understand regular German – you may have to repeat the word a couple of times ...

bigdoug 27.07.2000 · Read full review
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Zurich is an extremely easy city to get to, located in the eastern German-speaking part of Switzerland. If you're hoping to use your school-learned German, you'll be disappointed - although all the signs are in the "High" German you learnt at school, everyone speaks Swiss German, a language different enough to lead to communication breakdown more rapidly than you'd think! Fortunately though, virtually everyone also speaks English. Zurich itself ...
...cheap to explore. Also, Zurich offers a great number of shops selling the ubiquitous Swiss army knives, in addition to a veritable armoury of swords, combat knives and guns! The city is only a brief train journey from the airport, and is a convenient point from which to travel further east towards the Engadin basin of Switzerland, and the skiing resorts of Klosters and St Moritz. ...

MykReeve 02.07.2000 · Read full review
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Zurich is the largest city in the German speaking part of Switzerland and its easy to get to from London airports. There are two things you will notive straight away about Switzerland. Firstly, everyone speaks English so it's not a problem if you don't speak German. Secondly, everything is very clean! There's no litter on the streets which makes for a refreshing change. Zurich is a very wealthy city, so not the cheapest to stay in. It's a good idea ...
...place we found is the Zeughauskeller, just off Bahnhofstrasse. It;a famous place, and serves traditional swiss food washed down with gallons of beer. Zurich is a great place to start exploring Switzerland and getting a taste for what there is on offer - and don't forget the chocolate ...

moraghewat 27.06.2000 · Read full review
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...train service from airport to Zurich centre. First and last impressions not too good. If you are into lively atmosphere, great value shopping this is not the place for you, not even for a weekend... better off in London... where the prices are better! Example 2x coffee(normal plain coffee not a fancy one) = £6.00. Mc Donalds, here in england £3.88 for a value meal but £6.00 minimum for a value meal. Value? I dont think so!! Lots of little streets ...

lduffin 21.11.2004 · Read full review
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