Stedentrip Zurich from 769 €

Total price From 1.538 €

Created: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Departure: Saturday, May 10, 2025

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About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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10 May

Departure transport

Departure

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - KL1917

07:05 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

08:35 - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

0 PC Nonstop

Transport: KL1917

Cabin Class: Economy

10 May

Transfer

Transfer from Zurich (ZRH) to Saint Georges Hotel

Private - Standard (Saver Affordable, everyday rides) Car with driver

Private

Standard (Saver Affordable, everyday rides) Car with driver

10 May

Accomodation

3 Nights

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Saint Georges Hotel 8.5 Very good

Zürich - At 0.9 km from the centerROOM ONLYWeberstrasse 11, Zürich 8004 Twin kamer, gedeelde badkamer (incl. City Tax), 2 eenpersoonsbedden

With a stay at Saint Georges Hotel in Zürich (Zürich Center), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Letzigrund Stadium and Zoo Zurich. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Botanical Garden and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Helvetia Square.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.Stay in one of 44 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Saint Georges Hotel. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.

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