ZÜRICH
SWITZERLAND
My Thoughts
I have quite mixed feelings about Zurich. In my opinion and that of many friends, the consensus seems to be that Zurich is a business city. While there’re some cultural experiences to be had, nightlife is unremarkable and the city did not feel very lively. The food was great, given the mix of French, German, and Italian cuisine, emblematic of Swiss culture. Everything from food to transportation to hotels were unquestionably very expensive, even by New York standards, and that’s before you factor in the unfavorable Franc-to-USD exchange rate. Zurich may definitely be worth a day or two as a stopping point between, say skiing in the alps or visiting Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle. However, I’d advise most not to stay longer than that given both the lack of energy I felt in Zurich, in addition to the high cost of living.
Restaurants & Bars
Ristorante Vallocaia
Cozy Italian spot with great service in the heart of Zurich’s Altstadt neighborhood.
Franzos
Trendy hole-in-the-wall French café with Parisian décor and wholesome breakfast food.
Haus Zum Ruden
Unpretentious fine dining restaurant with traditional Swiss food and local ingredients.
Ruby Mimi Bar
Trendy bar within the Ruby Mimi Hotel with Gatsby-esque décor and creative drinks.
Excursions & Experiences
Hike Uetliberg • Uetliberg
Lindt Chocolate Factory • Kilchberg
Stroll the Limmat • Altstadt
Day Trip to Liechtenstein • Liechtenstein
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