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Zurich is the largest city found in the country of Switzerland, and is found in the mid- northern portion of this amazing country. Many large cities in Switzerland are found on the borders of large lakes and Zurich is no exception, as it sits on the northwest border of Lake Zurich. There are many different languages spoken in Switzerland, and German is the main language spoken in the town of Zurich. ...
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The majority of the city borders the lake; however the Old Town portion of Zurich lies on the banks of the Limmat River and has much to offer tourists and locals alike. From shopping through boutiques and antique shops, to dining along the river or walking through street markets with live entertainment, you will surely be pleased with your day out on the town. And when evening arrives, you will find clubs, restaurants, lounges and many other options to relax the mind and soul. While vacationing in Zurich, you will find a great deal of history as you visit local museums and art galleries like the Swiss National Museum, Rietberg museum or the Zurich Museum of Art.
Zurich offers acres of natural beauty to enjoy and you will also want to make a visit to the Zurich Botanical Garden as well as the Zurich Chinese Garden where you will find thousands of flowers, plants and trees from all over the world. If beauty is what you seek, than a visit to Uetliberg is in order. Uetliberg is located on the west side of the city at the highest altitude which provides a spectacular view of the city lights during the early hours of the evening, or daytime views of Lake Zurich that will take your breath away.
Zurich has a very humid climate, which brings cold temperatures during the winter months, and warm sticky weather during the summer. There are four distinct seasons, but the wind in this part of the country plays an important part of the weather during the entire year.
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The currency used in Zurich, Switzerland is the Euro.
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The temperature in Zurich ranges from 11°C in the winter to 29°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 230V.
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The language most spoken in Zurich is German, but French Italian and Romanish are sometimes used.
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The time zone in Zurich, Switzerland is Central European Time or GMT (UTC)+1.
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Documents required to visit Zurich
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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