Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and its economic heart – a world city with an international financial centre, a vibrant cultural scene and a quality of life that regularly ranks among the world's highest. Despite its size, Zurich has remained manageable: the old town with the Limmat, the Grossmünster, the Fraumünster and the Zurich guilds is explorable on foot and of exceptional character.

The Kunsthaus Zurich – one of Europe's most important art museums –, the National Museum, the Langstrasse with its nightlife and Lake Zurich with its lido beaches are just some of the highlights. Zurich is also the ideal springboard for excursions across Switzerland – within less than 3 hours by train from virtually every major Swiss destination.

Zurich is internationally served by Zurich Airport; from the airport, a 10-minute train journey reaches the main station. By car, take the A1, A3 or A4 motorways. Zurich HB (main station) is Switzerland's largest railway hub.