Just give me three good reasons to go to Zürich. No litter, no graffiti, no children. ‘Nuff said? I hope not!
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You say Zurich and I say Zürich. Lets call the HauptBahnhof!
A review by bigdoug on Zurich (Switzerland) July 27th, 2000
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Advantages:
Compact friendly city
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None
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yes
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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 it is better to discover places for yourself rather than 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 or do the charades thing and speak English trick as most people outside the UK can speak, to a greater or lesser extent, more than just their own language.
If you arrive by car and don’t plan to stay overnight, there is a large underground car park close to the centre of town – use it. The price may seem high in price SFr45 (£15) but the parking fines are fantastic SFr250 (£85). Your hotel may arrange parking if you are staying the night.
TIP don’t sleep with the window open if your room if it overlooks the street as these are brushed clean by scaled-down road sweepers and, depending where you are in the city, they can pass as early as 05:30!
Zürich is not cheap but that’s not to say you can’t enjoy a good meal with a bank loan. The Niederdorp is a pedestrian road in old part of town on the east bank of the River Limmat, as is populated by little bars and restaurants. I took my parents to a trendy and s tylish eatery with great food and service, which cost only SFr90 (£29) for the three of us. One couple seemed to do even better after explaining they had left their wallet at home were allowed to leave after supplying their address. They’re that honest in Switzerland. Another time, three mates and myself went to a pasta restaurant, which had three or four plate menus we couldn’t all sit together, but it was cheap SFr15 (£5) for a filling yet basic meal. Afterwards we retired to a couple of English-style bars.
Sights – all on the west bank of the Limmat - Lindenhof – site of Roman fortress accessible by the narrow streets between Bahnhofstrasse and the River Limmat. Now go south to see the huge clock on the tower of the Peterskirche (Mon–Sat 8am–6pm).
Another church Fraumünster (Mon–Sat 9am–12.30pm & 2pm–6pm), an ancient church which began life as a convent, hence the name, and have some stained glass by Marc Chagall. From their head to the Münsterhof, then cross the river using the Münsterbrücke back to the Niederdorf. Sit down and either have a beer or an Ice cream and then discover your Zürich. I may see you there!
Advantages: Beautiful location, convenient trams Disadvantages: A little expensive
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. ...
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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 ...
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Advantages: Great scenery. easy to get around Disadvantages: Very Expensive and slightly boring
...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 ...
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Advantages: Nice location/decent price Disadvantages: You could go cow mad
..., though this is not an advertised service.
Aside from (as mentioned above) great directions to the hotel, the website also has pictures, a monthly contest, reservation link and even E-cards!
And of course - the cost.. (in Swiss Franks)
A single room rates at 100 - 150, Double 150 - 185, Triple 160 - 240 and a four bed / family room 200 - 290. These rates include service and any taxes. They accept credit cards for payment.
The Leoneck is at: Leonhardstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich
In Switzerland dial 0800 Leoneck for a free call.
Outside Switzerland they are on: +41 44 254 2222
The website (in English) is at http://www.leoneck.ch/en/
Crazy Cow: http://www.crazycow.ch/d/main.asp...
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Advantages: dada and surrealism is very interesting Disadvantages: none
...here is a review about dadaism and surrealism
Dada was an art movement that started in ZurichSwitzerland around 1916. It came about mainly because of the atrocities and insanity of World War 1, and it tried to find and experiment with new forms of art in an attempt to refresh the creative act.
After the end of the war in 1918, Dada spread to Germany, (Berlin, Cologne, Hanover), where it was to rebel against fascist policies of the up-and-coming far right movements, as shown by the rise to power of the Nazi party.
Dada was important in Art history as it paved the way and laid the foundations for surrealism which was to follow. Many of the artists working in dada later became influential and active within surrealism.
Although Dada groups existed in several forms for longer and shorter periods in other areas such in Paris, Italy...
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Advantages: Exciting City, Great Food, Close to Slopes Disadvantages: Um....
...World Wars resulted in Zurich playing host to a glamorous array of expatriate dissidents, including Lenin, who plotted the Russian Revolution from there. James Joyce penned Ulysees in a little garret behind the University, and died there in 1941. The Dada movement originated in the city, finding its spiritual home in the now infamous Cabaret Voltaire, opened in 1916.
In many respects, Zurich is Switzerland's unofficial capital. Some imagine the capital to be Geneva, with its UN and WHO credentials, and general reputation as a repository for all things sane and neutral. The real capital, of course, is Bern, a quaint, medieval town that houses the Swiss Parliament and boasts a rather unsettling and decidedly un-PC bear-pit at its centre. But Zurich has an unrivalled position at the country's cultural, intellectual and financial heart...
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