How to Find Zurich's Best Tourist Spots
Zurich is a large, mostly German-speaking city located in the Western European nation of Switzerland. Widely known to be the cultural center of the country, the city is a place of great physical beauty, rich history and culture, lovely architecture and friendly locals. Every year, the city welcomes millions of tourists from all over Europe and the rest of the world. If you are planning to visit Zurich in the future, here are some of the best tourist attractions.
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Visit the Rietberg Museum. This museum is located inside of Zurich's famed Zieter Park. The decor of the museum is Neo Classical, inspired by the Villa Albani in Rome. Constructed in 1857, this building has served as a meeting spot for Zurich's elite, including Conrad Ferdinand Mayer. Now, it displays of everything from Indian sculpture to Chinese grave decorations.
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Go shopping on Bahnhofstrasse. This is a lively shopping center of Zurich, and there are also lots of historically relevant buildings located here as well. There are a lot of exciting boutiques and large department stores located along this street, such as Jelmoli. There are also various interesting buildings here, including the Peterhof and Leuenhof structures of the 1800s.
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Go to the Zurich Zoo. This easily accessible zoo (there are numerous shuttle services from Zurich's Central Station and Paradeplatz directly to the zoo) is a pleasant, educational and relaxing way to spend a few hours in Zurich. Often referred to as one of the finest zoos in Europe, there are over 2000 animals on display here.
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Go to Lenin's House in Spiegelgasse. The Spiegelgasse section of Zurich has a very important site, the former home of Russian Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. Lenin resided here in 1917, and visitors can get an intimate, up-close look at his life with the many artifacts and furnishings on display.
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Visit Regensberg. Located slightly northwest of Zurich, Regensberg is a charming medieval town on the Lagern Hills. Probably one of the best maintained medieval towns in Switzerland, Regensberg was founded in 1245 by the Barons of Regensberg. Be sure to check out the church, built in the thirteenth century, as well as the "Rote Rose" house.
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Tips & Warnings
If you plan on visiting Zurich in the month of April, try to attend the 600 year-old annual Spring Festival/Sechselauten. The festival is composed of a a lot of fun activities, including fireworks, dancing, singing and snowmen!
