Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and has much to offer the interested tourist. Visiting the old town should be at the top of your list of things to do in Zurich. Next in line should be a visit to the Chinese garden, which was a gift to the city from the city of Kimming. Lake Promenade is a beautiful destination during the summer months, and where you are most likely to find locals sunning them selves during the day, and enjoying the warm night air. If you are a fan of modern and surrealist art then pay a visit to Kunsthaus, which specializes in the two generas.

Zurich shopping is about more than Swiss watches and chocolate, in fact tourists should be on the lookout for cheap watches when are generally made in China and can be found anywhere; if you are a fan of chocolate however be sure to visit the Lindt factory store. Two of the biggest flea markets worth revisiting in Zurich are Flohmarkt Burkliplatz, and Flohmarkt Kanzlei. Neither of these are overly huge, however they each one has around 400 different vendors and presents an interesting shopping experience. beyond flea markets and chocolate Zurek has a few different shopping districts that each offers its own shopping experience; ask around at your hotel about the different shopping areas and find one that fits your personality best.

It is possible to car hire in Zurich, though it is not recommended. Rods are laid out in a confusing manner, and they can be quite congested. Therefore to avoid the hassles of car parking and driving it is recommended that tourists make use of Zurich's excellent public transportation system. The public transit system runs nearly everywhere, and is quite efficient. A combination of trams, busses, local trains, and boats run everywhere and tickets can be purchased for 24 hour blocks (the best deal). Zurich also offers free bike and skateboard rentals on a first come first serve basis.

Zurich is an international city with tons off for the hungry tourist. Finding a Zurich restaurant largely depends on your budget as prices vary widely from restaurant to restaurant. If you're on a budget there is no beating Zurich Street food which is often some sort of sausage on handmade artisanal bread. Veal is also another popular dish in Zurich, and can be found prepared a number of different ways. Finding a Zurich hotel on a budget can be difficult, as most low cost hotels are aimed mainly at students; therefore if you are not willing to pay for luxury hotel it is possible that you'll find yourself sharing a shower with an entire floor of hotel guests.