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Zurich and the Männedor Rüti ZH S14 Sihlau S4 on Baden's old town is one of the most impressive in Switzerland. surrounding region are home to countless exciting trails for all Affoltern am -Höfli on rf S7 emprate h Strolling through the medieval alleyways takes visitors on a Sood-Oberleimbac K Jon levels of experience. d a hmerik a Sc journey back in time. Stäf ch Uznac Wildpark Au ZH kon Sihlwal Ueri S40 The city’s hallmark mountain Uetliberg and are Feldba Langnau-Gattik Oberrieden Do SBB Culture Wädenswil ke suitable for the whole family. Both trails lead you up through S8 ch dense woodland to magnificent views across the lake. S2 The city boasts plenty of cultural highlights, such as the Knonau hterswil Horgen Oberdorf Ric Bäch Freienba S25 internationally-renowned Fantoche film festival, a flourishing Burghalden Ziegelbrüc A hike through the Lägeren hills to the north of Zurich will take theater scene and the Grand Casino Baden. The Museum S24 S13 Pfäffik AltendorLachen ZVV fare network Freienba Siebnen-Sc Reic Bilten Langmatt, home to a collection of Impressionist art, is a true you all the way to Baden. If you want to even more altitude, we Grüenfeld hübelbac Baar henbur S-Bahn route and stop S5 on gem. After spending the day enjoying art, visitors can top it off recommend planning a day out to the region around Zurich. A RiedmattWo Wile f Steinhausen S13 SZ Wangen llerau ch with a chic picnic in the museum’s park. trip to Atzmännig, Hochstuckli or the Flumserberg mountains Trains only stop here at certain times Steinhausen n h-Buttikg SOB will take you out of the forest and high up into the fresh Rigiblick SZ Limited service (see timetable) mountain air. on Thermal Springs Schindellegi- Long-distance train Schwanden Brainfood Baden’s thermal springs are famed for having the highest S-Bahn route outside ZVV fare network mineral content in Switzerland. The city’s spa quarter breathes 500 irresistible exhibits life back into visitors on a daily basis. Those who are after a S5 S-Bahn route number with magnetizing appeal. truly relaxing experience can enjoy a wide array of spa facilities www.titlis.ch Bus Rüti GL at the Atrium Hotel Blume and Limmathof Baden Hotel & Spa. S13 Boat S25 www.technorama.ch TITLIS | cabLewayS, HOTeLS & GaSTRONOMIe #VisitZurich Linthal You can also enjoy some time out at the Thermalbank. S40 12.2015 Zürich, Region Verkehrsverbund/PostAuto © Zürcher 6391 eNGeLbeRG | SwITzeRLaNd | pHONe +41 (0)41 639 50 50 You’ll find more great hiking tips atschweizmobil.ch baden.ch

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A comfortable deluxe bus takes guests from Zurich to the majestic glacial landscape, where they will close to Zurich artischock.net enjoy a breathtaking ride on the cable cars, including the Rotair up to Titlis. During the journey, the gondola slowly rotates 360°, giving all passengers the chance to soak up the stunning panoramic views. Once you arrive at Titlis, you can take a visit to the icy glacier caves or brave the Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge at 500 meters above the ground. On the way to Titlis or back to Zurich, the bus also stops in , home to the world famous Chapel Bridge across the Reuss.

Jungfrau A highlight of any trip to Switzerland is a visit to the Jungfraujoch. Setting off from Zurich, the bus www.atzmaennig.ch makes its first stop in Interlaken, which is situated idyllically between Lake Brienz and Lake . 24h [email protected] Departing from Grindelwald, a cog railway takes you on a spectacular journey past Kleine Scheidegg 055 284 64 35 up to Jungfraujoch, where you can take in the magnificent views across the world-famous triumvirate = CHF 24 of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Upon reaching the top, adventurers can bask in the glorious views Old Town and Clock Tower across the Alpine landscape and surrounding regions, not to mention look out over the Aletsch During a visit to the picturesque old town of Zug, you will Glacier – Europe's longest. 72h discover historic architecture, such as Zug’s landmark clock = CHF 48 tower, the Zytturm. Finish off your trip with style by enjoying FUN FOR ALL some fine dining at one of the many restaurants on the banks of beautiful Lake Zug. THE FAMILY Rigi Zugerberg Top of Zurich The Rigi is one of the most popular destinations for Swiss and foreign travelers alike. Located right in The Smart Way to Discover Zurich In winter, guests can escape the fog and enjoy the snow up on Indulgent Experiences the center of the country, travelers from Zurich can reach Rigi by crossing over the . A cable Zugerberg mountain, though the area is also worth a visit car from Weggis takes you up to Rigi Kaltbad. Next, climb aboard Europe’s first ever cog railway for • Unlimited travel on all forms of public transportation in the city of Zurich and surrounding region during the summer months. The nearby recreational area is a leisurely journey up to Rigi Kulm at 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) above sea level. At the summit, you can • 50% discount on the city tour Stories of the Old Town by Zürich Tourism less than one hour away from Zurich by public transit. enjoy stunning panoramic views across the mountains of Central Switzerland. A second trip on the • Free or reduced admission to the majority of Zurich’s museums cog railway takes you to Vitznau, followed by a pleasant boat trip to Lucerne before finally setting off Höllgrotten Caves • Many more discounts on a variety of cultural and leisure activities open 365 days back to Zurich. If you’re visiting Zurich between April and October, don’t miss free entry Available at the Tourist Service at Zurich main station, ZVV and SBB points of sale a trip to the Höllgrotten Caves. With miniature lakes, stalagmites WWW.HOELLGROTTEN.CH and at . and stalactites, this magical underground journey is the perfect outing for the whole family. www.wildnispark.ch zuerichcard.com For more information on the trip, prices and availability, please contact Zürich Tourism. zuerich.com/excursions zug-tourismus.ch

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Tourist Information All information are subject to change and supplied without guarantee. Regional Highlights Zürich Tourism Rapperswil- Schaffhausen Tourist Service Tourist Information Schaffhausen is known for the Im Hauptbahnhof Fischmarktplatz 1 1 1 8 CH-8001 Zürich CH-8640 Rapperswil cascading Falls, which 4 6 are 150 meters (490ft) wide +41 44 215 40 00 +41 55 220 57 57 and descend over the cliffs [email protected] [email protected] into the Rhine Falls basin. The zuerich.com vvrj.ch circular 16th century Munot Opening times Opening hours Fortress is another of the May 1 – October 31 November – March 5 town’s landmarks and Mon – Sat 8.00am – 8.30pm Daily 1.00pm – 5.00pm dominates its skyline. Sun 8.30am – 6.30pm zuerich.com/rheinfall April – October November 1 – April 30 Daily 10.00am – 6.00pm Mon – Sat 8.30am – 7.00pm Museum at Castle Kyburg Sun 9.00am – 6.00pm 2 2 9 At Kyburg Castle near Social media Winterthur, visitors are given

an insight into castle life of @VisitZurich yesteryear. Children can dress up in medieval Services in Zurich Visit Zurich • Advice and information costumes, while their • Guided tours and excursions parents tremble at spine- • Tickets for public transport Important phone numbers chilling stories about the • ZürichCARD Emergency rescue 144 2 torture methods of the day. • Swiss Travel Pass Police 117 zuerich.com/kyburg • Hotel reservations Fire service 118 • Tickets for events Int. emergency number 112 • Souvenirs and vouchers Air rescue 1414 Wildnispark Zurich 3 3 10 The Wildnispark brings Regional Partners together the Sihlwald forest 10 nature park and Langenberg Tierpark, the oldest zoo in Switzerland. Animal lovers can get right up close to the native fauna in natural enclosures right in the heart of the forest – almost as if they had Legal Notice Publishing: Zürich Tourism, zuerich.com Printing: Schellenberg Druck AG encountered them in the wild. Print run: 105‘000 Map: © by A. Rohweder zuerich.com/wildnispark © 2016 All rights belong to Zürich Tourism 4 4 13 1 Uetliberg / Zurich Highlights 7 1 Shopping in Zurich 11 Zurich’s famous shopping street, the Bahnhofstrasse, is 1.4km or over one mile long. Boutiques, designer shops 11 and department stores line the street leading down to the lake. Just a quick stroll away, you’ll find the pretty old town 5 9 5 with picturesque alleyways and stately guild halls. zuerich.com/shopping 12 Zurich-West 12 The western part of Zurich is home to the city’s trendy Car-free Uetliberg is Zurich’s favorite local mountain. From district. Young designers, the summit (871 m/2,900ft a.s.l), both summer and winter artists, and trendy bars and tourists will enjoy magnificent views across the city, Lake restaurants are cropping up Zurich and the Alps from afar. all over the area, adding a metropolitan flair to this little From Zurich, you can take the S10 train from the main 6 6 city. station to the top of Uetliberg. Summer visitors up for a zuerich.com/west sporting challenge can take one of the many hiking trails, which takes you to the summit in about an hour. Further Schweiz_7 25.9.2007 14:52 Uhr Seite 1 signposted trails in the surrounding region, a mountain bike trail, and the Path of the Planets are other alternatives for C M Y CM MY CY CMYZurichK Zoo some fun in the great outdoors. 13 At the impressive Zurich 3 Zoo, you’ll spy snow The 1.5h-long Path of the Planets trail leads you to the leopards prowling through Felsenegg cable car in Adliswil and provides an exciting rocky Himalaya landscapes, insight into the solar system along the way. elephants taking a dip in refreshing water, and giant Fun fact: Uetliberg is perfect for sledding whenever there’s 7 7 tortoises on the hunt for enough snow. food in the Masoala 8 Rainforest. Zurich Zoo is a must for all animal lovers. zuerich.com/zoo zuerich.com/uetliberg A B C D E F G H I J H I

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Lausanne The picture-perfect town of Rapperswil is home to the Europe’s largest waterfall is the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. At Titlis is one of the most popular destinations in Central Rigi is a mountain massif with a stunning location between Standing proudly at 4,158m above sea level (13,642ft), the A boat cruise on Lake Zurich is one of the best ways to see the Schilthorn Jungfraujoch Gstaad St. Moritz medieval castle that dominates the skyline over Lake Zurich. a width of 150m (492ft) and height of 23m (75ft), the waters of Switzerland for day trippers and winter sports fans. The peak three lakes: the impressive Lake Lucerne, the quaint Lake Zug, Jungfrau is one of Switzerland’s 48 four-thousand-meter peaks city and its surrounding region. During the summer, you can Rapperswil is also known as the Town of Roses, owing to the Rhine cascade over the cliffs with an average flow of 700m3 soars 3,239m (10,600ft) above sea level and is covered by a and the smaller Lake Lauerz. Located at an altitude of 1,800m and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Together with the choose between short and long rides around Lake Zurich. the 16,000 roses that bloom in the rose gardens of the (21,189 cubic feet) per second. glacier, where you can have fun in the snow all year round. (5,900ft), Rigi is a very popular destination for excursions. Eiger (3,970m / 13,025ft a.s.l) and Mönch (4,107m / Shorter cruises around the upper third of the lake take around Crans Montana Capuchin monastery and Schanz park from May to October. 13,474ft a.s.l), it forms the world-renowned Eiger, Mönch and one and a half hours. Boat tours of the entire lake to Rapperswil A boat ride through the Rhine Falls basin to the craggy rock Cable cars from Engelberg take visitors up to Titlis. The world’s Rigi affords magnificent panoramic views across the Swiss Jungfrau triumvirate. and back take around four hours in total. The small town and its castle were already popular with island or Wörth castle is a must, or travel in the other direction first rotating gondola, Titlis-Rotair, takes adventurers eager to Alps and the beautiful blue lakes of the Central Plateau. In travelers back in the Middle Ages. One branch of the to the border with . The Belvédère Trail and a reach the summit from the Stand station up to 3,020m a.s.l. summer, the massif is ideal for hiking, paragliding and horse- A visit to the Jungfraujoch is a must-see for all mountain fans. Dreamboat culinary cruises and themed trips make for an Camino de Santiago de Compostela leads along the banks panoramic lift provide easy access to the natural magic of the (9,900ft), just a few meters below the summit. During the five- drawn carriage rides, while winter activities include sledding Situated next to the Mönch and Eiger peaks, it boasts extra-special experience, giving food fans the chance to savor Zermatt Saas Fee Allalin of Lake Zurich. Hundreds of years ago, pilgrims used to Rhine Falls. minute journey, the gondola rotates 360°, guaranteeing a full and skiing. A number of restaurants and lodges offer food and breathtaking views across the mountain range with the longest a cheese fondue, Mediterranean specialties or fish delicacies Matterhorn Gornergrat pass through the town before continuing on along panoramic view. drink all year round. glacier in Europe, the Aletsch. on a Fish Cruise. More information on the wide array of culinary Switzerland’s longest wooden walkway (now restored) Adventure Park, a high ropes park with 14 different courses, is and themed boat cruises is available from Zürcher the largest and most spectacular forest park in Switzerland. More adventurous explorers can set out on the Titlis Cliff Walk. The journey there is equally spectacular: A cog railway from I T A L Y towards Einsiedeln. Goldau, Vitznau and Weggis are the best departure points for Schifffahrtsgesellschaft. Adrenaline junkies can glide from tree to tree or take a leap of The 100-meter-long (328ft) suspension bridge is the highest in Grindelwald takes you past Kleine Scheidegg up to Distance from Zurich Rapperswil is also known for its Knies Kinderzoo, where faith off a 13 meter (42 feet) platform. The breathtaking views Europe, stretching across a chasm 500 meters (1,640ft) deep. Rigi. From Vitznau, you can even take Europe’s first ever cog Jungfraujoch. The Eismeer station offers magnificent views children can get up close to watch gentle elephants, curious across the Rhine Falls make this an experience you’ll never railway, the Vitznau-Rigi-Bahn. across to the Schreckhorn. Bern ~120km (75 miles) Lugano ~205km (127 miles) Pilatus ~65km (40 miles) giraffes, and masterly trained sea lions. forget. A visit to the glacier grotto, a trip on the chairlift over the Basel ~85km (52 miles) Geneva ~276km (171 miles) Rigi ~51km (32 miles) crevasse or snowtubing in the glacier park provide visitors with Lucerne ~52km (32 miles) St. Moritz ~203km (126 miles) Rapperswil ~40km (25 miles) The Rhine Falls are just an hour’s journey by train or a 40-minute breathtaking experiences in both summer and winter. Winterthur ~24km (15 miles) Jungfrau ~137km (85 miles) Baden ~24km (15 miles) drive from Zurich. Zug ~34km (21 miles) Titlis ~85km (53 miles) Rhine Falls ~50km (31 miles) vvrj.ch zuerich.com/rhinefalls zuerich.com/titlis zuerich.com/rigi zuerich.com/jungfrau zuerich.com/boat

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