Welcome to Zürich
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The charming metropolis of Zürich, Switzerland offers first-class quality of life. Zürich is distinguished by its unparalleled selection of stores lining the world famous shopping mile, the Bahnhofstrasse, not to mention its broad choice of leisure activities. Numerous gastronomic establishments in the surrounding region pamper food lovers with all manner of culinary delights. After dark, some 500 bars and clubs provide a wide variety of entertainment. Zürich is also the ideal departure point for all kinds of excursions, such as to the Rhine Falls, a chocolate factory, or the snow and perpetual ice on Titlis mountain.
Facts
| Population | 376,500 |
| Currency | 1 Swiss franc = 100 Rappen |
| Opening hours | Most shops are open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 18.30. The opening hours on Saturday are 08.30 to 17.00. |
| Website | www.zuerich.com |
| Newspapers | 20 Minuten Die Weltwoche Neue Zürcher Zeitung ZuriTipp (special supplement of Tages Anzeiger every Thursday) Tages Anzeiger Zurich News (A leaflet with listings which is available from the tourist office) |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance 144 Police 117 Fire Brigade 118 |
| Tourist information | Zürich Tourism At Main Train Station Tel: +41 442154000 www.zuerich.com |
