Zurich is considered the largest city and economic center of Switzerland, and about thirty percent of the population is considered to be leaving from other countries. Due to this, the city has become quite diverse in cultural terms. Restaurants and hotels, cafes and entertainment centers are replete here. Tourists draws many attractions and old tourist sites here, who tell them their history. In addition, the city is considered an excellent place for a quiet and measured rest, which is why many are trying to relax here and enjoy the beauty of Zurich. Being a place where the international airport is located, the city is the starting point for more than half of the tourist flux of Switzerland. But before driving around the cities, people first visit the most cereal places of Zurich, and then they are going on to the place of their destination.
Being a tourist who is going to laugh Zurich, be sure to check out the peculiarities of living in it.
1. Take into account that the city is multinational, the French, Germans and Italians live here. They all speak their languages, but almost many of them own English. Therefore, to find out how to go to the museum or restaurant, try to ask the passers-by the way in English, of course, if you do not speak German.
2. Try to make more hiking along the streets of the city, if you do not use the services of the travel bureau. This will allow you to fully get acquainted with the real Zurich. Often, there are many street artists on the streets of the city, which show the views to all residents of the city and travelers. Niederdorf is considered the best for hiking, because it is precisely a large number of attractions and tourism facilities. Globus shopping center is very popular, because all goods presented in it are simply amazingly diverse.
3. Zurich is considered a great place for children, because there is something to visit the babies. This is an excellent huge water park with playgrounds for children, and some attributes for adults.
4. Zurich, as any city, Switzerland has a very developed public transport network, so tourists can easily move around the city on trolley buses or buses, in search of certain attractions. A more economical option for such trips may well be a travel ticket that allows you to significantly save. It can be bought in automata located at the city's bus stops.
5. In Zurich, there are also relatively low prices for a taxi, so they will be able to serve as an alternative to travel on public transport. The only thing to consider when traveling is that the tariff can be enhanced in the evening and night time.
6. If you plan to make a sufficiently large number of public transport trips, I advise you to buy a HalbTax card, which gives the right to preferential passage absolutely in all types of public transport Zurich. Discount on the fare is about 50%. It is suitable for tourists who plan to stay in a city more than seven days. If you plan to stay in the city about 5-6 days, it is better to purchase TageSkarte card.
7. A large number of banks and shops, as well as government agencies, work from Monday to Friday. And shopping complexes and centers work without days off.
8. Tips are customary to leave only in large restaurants Zurich. The amount of tip should be about 5-10% of the order amount. In cafes, bars and small restaurants, tips not allowed.
9. Everyone knows that the city is considered one of the most expensive worldwide. Here are the most elegant hotels in the world. All of them are distinguished by an unsurpassed reputation and excellent quality and maintenance quality, so tourists who prefer luxurious accommodation, may well stop in a three-star hotel, because the level and quality of service in it will be at the height.
10. Immediately before traveling to Zurich, check for compatibility all electrical appliances that you expect to take with you, because the voltage in the network here is 220 V.
11. In many hotels you can prepare food yourself. Given the high level of prices in restaurants and cafes of the city, it will be a fully economical option for travelers.
In addition, in stores, coal, Denner and Migros tourists and residents of the city offer the lowest prices for products. In the evenings they spend sales of products that can be up to 50% discount on goods. Such discounted goods are not spoiled at all, simply after the delivery of new products, older trying to sell as quickly as possible.
