Zurich, Switzerland from 999 €

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€999

Based on 2 adults

€1,997

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Created: Friday 8 November 2024 - Departure: Wednesday 17 September 2025

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 is home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial engine 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 about 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 stylish handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character blares from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a massive 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 buzzing with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just soaking up its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside takes 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, top-notch 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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Included services

17 Sept

Departure transport

Departure

Iberia Airlines - IB627

08:45 - Madrid, Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas (MAD)

11:05 - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

1 PC Nonstop

Transport: IB627

Cabin Class: Economy

17 Sept

Hotel

8 Nights

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Locke Am Platz Zurich, Lobby sitting area

Locke Am Platz Zurich 8.5 Very good

Zürich - to 0.5 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST9 Tessinerpl., Zürich 8002 Habitación, balcón (Locke)

With a stay at Locke Am Platz Zurich in Zürich (Zürich Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from ETH Zurich and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Letzigrund Stadium.Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.Satisfy your appetite with French cuisine at Choupette, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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25 Sept

Return transport

Return

Iberia Airlines - IB634

07:30 - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

09:55 - Madrid, Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas (MAD)

1 PC Nonstop

Transport: IB634

Cabin Class: Economy