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HIGH ON EMOTION Escape into the wild. Have a fabulous day out in the snow Enjoy an exciting family trip. at over 3020 metres. Zürich Card: Transport EXPERIENCE SWEET CHOCOLATE MOMENTS CHOCOLAT FREY VISITOR CENTRE TITLIS Cliff Walk + Museums + Tours + Boat visit the CHOCOLATE FACTORY Cruises + Restaurants of happiness FREE ENTRY WITH SWISS + Nightlife + Shopping TRAVEL PASS Glacier Cave VIEW TO A THRILL Explore Mount Rigi now ! Baden Region + Family Offers + Wellness Impressive Old Town Shaped by its time as a meeting place and spa resort, Baden’s Old Town is one of the most impressive in Great views from Switzerland. Shops, cafés and restaurants invite you to Rotenflue, Schwyz take a stroll down its streets. = CHF 27 (24 h) Cultural Highlights Baden offers a variety of cultural attractions, such as The Chocolat Frey visitor centre is just the internationally renowned animation film festival “Fantoche,” the Grand Casino Baden and the Museum 39 minutes from Zurich Welcome to ( ) Langmatt, where impressionist art meets picnics in the = CHF 53 72 h central station by public transport the family mountain park. Free entry to the Café Frey with its Sattel-Hochstuckli offers action, fun and Spa Tradition For over 2,000 years, Baden has been famous for having chocolate factory playground indulgence for young and old throughout Benefit from free travel on local public transportation, as well as many more price reductions. the most mineral-rich thermal springs in Switzerland. In the and to the Boutique Frey the year. FROM ZURICH INTO THE ADVENTURE Atrium Hotel Blume and the Limmathof Baden Hotel & Spa, WWW.TITLIS.CH Available at the Tourist Information at Zurich Main Station, at , and at all SBB those seeking relaxation will find a comprehensive range of Chocolat Frey Visitor Centre Located only 37 minutes from Bresteneggstrasse 4 | CH-5033 Buchs bei Aarau TITLIS | CABLEWAYS, HOTELS & RESTAURANTS and ZVV points of sale. ➡ zuerich.com/zuerichcard wellness treatments. Historisches Museum Baden Tel. 0041 (0) 62 836 24 25, [email protected] www.sattel-hochstuckli.ch www.museum.baden.ch 6391 ENGELBERG | SWITZERLAND | PHONE +41 (0)41 639 50 50 Zurich Main Station. www.chocolatfrey.ch www.rotenfluebahn.ch ➡ baden.ch/en

20181030_ Regionenkarte Zuerich_imageinserat_77x134mm.indd 1 02.11.2018 15:53:54 Tourist Information 10 Chäserrugg 16 Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park Goldau Titlis Chäserrugg reaches an elevation of Bears, wolves, lynxes, various species of 3,020 m / 10,000 ft Stanserhorn Jungfraujoch Schilthorn Zürich Tourism Rapperswil Lake Zurich 1,898 m / 6,227 ft 3,454 m / 11,333 ft 2,970 m / 9,744 ft 2,262 m (7,421 ft) and is a popular ski, deer, and birds of prey can be observed Chäserrugg 6 Tourist Information Tourist Information Flumserberg Pilatus hiking and excursion destination in the from close range over an area of 42 10 Ice Flyer 9 2,120 m / region of Zurich. A cable car takes hectares of unspoilt nature. Regardless Im Hauptbahnhof Fischmarktplatz 1 7,000 ft CH–8001 Zürich CH-8640 Rapperswil Churfirsten Stoos visitors up to the restaurant designed of the season, there is plenty to +41 44 215 40 00 +41 55 225 77 00 Braunwald 14 Trübsee 8 by Herzog & de Meuron. Guests enjoy experience at the Nature Reserve and Kleine Scheidegg refined cuisine and views across over Wildlife Park Goldau. [email protected] [email protected] Hoch-Ybrig Mythenregion zuerich.com rapperswil-zuerichsee.ch Muotathal 500 peaks in six countries. 11 ➡ zuerich.com/goldau-zoo Wa len Engelberg Interlaken ➡ zuerich.com/chaeserrugg Wildhaus se Unterterzen Ibergeregg Illgau e Stans Opening Hours Opening Hours Rigi Unterwasser T o Linthal 12 Rigi Scheidegg 1,797 m / 6,000 ft May 1 to October 31 April 1 to October 31 g Swiss Holiday g Stansstad 11 17 Mon – Sat 8am – 8.30pm Mon – Sun 10am – 6pm Sattel- Park Brunnen Hoch-Ybrig Zurich Wildlife Park Sun 8.30am – 6.30pm Alt St. Johann e Brunni 7 n Weesen Oberiberg November 1 to March 31 Hochstuckli Victorinox b Wägitalersee Weglosen November 1 to April 30 Mon – Sun 1pm – 5pm Schwyz Weggis Only a 50-minute drive outside of Live wolves, brown bears, moose u 15 Lake Mon – Sat 8.30am – 7pm Nature Reserve Rigi Kaltbad- Zurich, the wintry skiers’ and (European elk), wild boar, and r Ziegelbrücke Lucerne Sun 9am – 6pm g 21 and Wildlife Wellness Nesslau Alpamare Sihlsee Kloster 16 snowboarders’ paradise of Hoch-Ybrig countless other wild animals right at Vögele Park Goldau Wangen Kulturzentrum Einsiedeln Greppen also invites visitors to hike and relax in the gate of the City of Zurich. Various Center Sattel Offer in Zurich Social Media Ricken Arth-Goldau Seebodenalp the summer months. Daredevils can trails through the woods allow you to Lachen Altendorf Pfäffikon SZ • Advice & Information Instagram: @visitzurich Schindellegi Ägerisee make their adrenaline levels skyrocket observe the animals in their natural 13 Linthebene Casino Etzel • City tours and excursions Facebook: Visit Zurich Knies Pfäffikon-Zürichsee Zugerberg Chapel Bridge on one of the world’s longest zip lines. habitat. • Tickets for public transport and Skype: zuerich-tourismus Krummenau Hurden Atzmännig Kinderzoo Hüttnersee L long-distance coaches Tripadvisor: zuerich.com/tripadvisor Bachtelturm Unterägeri a Meggen • Zürich Card Wald ZH 4 Höllgrotten k ➡ zuerich.com/hochybrig ➡ zuerich.com/wildlife-park Ebnat-Kappel Schönenberg e • Swiss Travel Pass Lucerne Lützelau 20 • Hotel bookings Emergency Numbers Küssnacht • Tickets for events Rapperswil- Wädenswil Gibswil Bachtel Zug am Rigi

• Souvenirs and vouchers Emergency rescue 144 T Rüti Egelsee Baar Z • Travelers Wifi Police 117 ö L s Fischenthal 12 18 a u Sattel-Hochstuckli Sculpture Park Bruno Weber • Free Wifi at Tourist Fire department 118 s Hinwil k Au Schnebelhorn g Information International emergency 112 Lützelsee e Horgen Wattwil Bäretswil Stäfa Wildlife Park Rotkreuz Air rescue 1414 Hörnli Grüningen Z Zürich Cham The family-friendly skiing and In the colorful Bruno Weber Park in Steg P u Esslingen Hochwacht f a Felseneggbahn n Männedorf r 17 snowboarding area of Sattel- , visitors of any age disappear Gossau n Uetikon i Hochstuckli can be reached in just 45 into a fantasy world full of countless Egg e Meilen Bauma Mönchaltorf n c Thalwil Sihlwald Lake Zurich Circular Trail minutes by car from Zurich. The larger-than-life sculptures made from Juckerhof Guldenen s h t Türlersee Sins 374-meter-long (1,227 ft) suspension poured concrete, which can be looked Sternenberg i Green Marathon e bridge at a height of 58 m (190 ft) is a at and walked on. The park is open e Erlenbach Rüschlikon

G e l s Juckern r Fo r rch Affoltern a. A. or lake swimming spots particularly special attraction. from the end of March to the end of e b 24 e a Buechegg k hn October. ffi i ä Zumikon Küsnacht Adliswil f f Saland P Maur Lindt Uetliberg Obfelden Campground e Zollikon Kilchberg ➡ zuerich.com/sattel n Forchdenkmal Chocolate 871 m / 2,856 ft Hedingen Imprint: Zürich Tourism, zuerich.com. Print: Schellenberg Druck AG. R ➡ zuerich.com/brunoweber s Map: © by A. Rohweder © 2019 All rights reserved by Zürich Tourism. Botanical Shop Funicular railway Uster e Bonstetten Subject to change without notice. Pfäffikon ZH e Garden 2 Wollishofen e Aerial cableway China Garten Albisgüetli 22 Wila u Dolderbahn Opernhaus FIFA World Maestrani’s Chocolarium Bichelsee Fehraltorf Cable car Football Wettswil s Schauenberg Sihlcity Ottenbach Stadelhofen Museum 13 19 Turbenthal Greifensee s Chairlift Atzmännig Kindercity 5 Enge

Zoo t T G Masoala Viewpoint ö Wildberg l Bürkliplatz The family paradise of Atzmännig Here, children explore and learn about s s t a l a Rain Forest a t Flawil t Fällanden Zürichberg Grossmünster Fraumünster Birmensdorf offers plenty of fun in the ropes park, science in a playful way: the largest l Wasserkirche S on the toboggan run, in the leisure edutainment center in Switzerland is Volketswil Universität T park and in the child-friendly hiker’s suitable for families with inquisitive ös St. Peters Church s Kindercity Old Town paradise. The Atzmännig is the ideal children under 12 years, who enjoy O W Kyburg Illnau Casino destination for an exciting day with the observing, experimenting and 19 ETH Ue Zürich tli family. learning. Sternwarte be Polybahn rg Sennhof Dübendorf ba N Main 1 hn Effretikon Station ➡ zuerich.com/atzmaennig ➡ zuerich.com/kindercity Elgg Rigiblickbahn i Triemli Villa Flora Re us Fotomuseum Eschenberg Zurich Flachsee s Swiss National 14 Stoos Funicular Railway 20 Höllgrotten Caves Oerlikon Museum Prime Tower Stadion Letzigrund Wildpark The new world-record funicular The mystical Höllgrotten limestone Roter Turm Bruderhaus Zurich-West Wallisellen Mobimo Tower Altstetten Bremgarten railway in the hiking and snow sports caves are a subterranean fairy tale Frauenfeld Kloten AG region of Stoos covers 744 m (2,441 ft) world. Visitors can marvel at rock 1 The City of Zurich Skills Park G Schlieren in five minutes at a gradient of up to formations in a variety of hues, as well Mörsburg l Technorama a Swiss Finance t 110%. This spectacular railway can be as mysterious, small underground t Museum Zurich is that small but beautiful metropolis on the shores 18 Sculpturepark Altikon Winterthur reached from Zurich in just 45 lakes. Take warm clothing with you! of the cerulean Lake Zurich. Situated in the center of Bülach Zurich Airport L Dietikon Bruno Weber Höngg i m minutes. Switzerland, it offers big-city comforts without giving up its m a Stammheim Irchel ETH-Hönggerberg t ➡ zuerich.com/hoellgrotten rich natural landscape. Zurich is a stone’s throw away from Kloster Fahr Spreitenbach ➡ zuerich.com/stoos Andelfingen the , which promise spectacular views. Those Flaach Teufen Umwelt-Arena looking for a little relaxation can enjoy the forests and Katzenseen Thu mountains located around the city. r Tössegg 15 Einsiedeln Abbey 21 Alpamare Pfäffikon Thurmündung Buchberg With over 100 galleries, more than 50 museums and other Glattfelden Dielsdorf Festung Munot Ellikon L ä g e r prestigious institutions, Zurich offers expert and amateur Schloss Laufen a/Rhf Rüdlingen n The most visited pilgrimage site in At Europe’s largest indoor water park, in Eglisau Burghorn Switzerland is situated south of Lake 12 exhilarating water slides with a art connoisseurs an enormous range of exhibitions. Rhe 859 m / 2,818 ft 23 Visitor Centre Chocolat Frey Zurich. Like the Chapel of Grace with combined length of over 1,800 m Curious urban explorers can discover the contrast between 3 Rheinau Neeracherried Baden the picturesque Old Town and the more modern parts of its Black Madonna, Einsiedeln Abbey (5,906 ft) provide plenty of thrills. is an important station on the Route of Anyone wishing to relax can unwind in the city, while fashionistas can head to Zürich-West or Schaffhausen Jestetten Rhe Rheinsfelden Bachsertal in Niederweningen Buchs/AG , and an the iodine-brine pool, thermal bath and Bahnhofstrasse to discover fashion trends from all over the Wil (ZH) Grand Casino Baden world. Meanwhile, foodies can feast on the city’s Rheinfall Gebenstorf impressive piece of Baroque sauna. Rafz architecture. gastronomic highlights – Zurich is the food mecca of Schneisingen Brugg Switzerland. Casino Turgi ➡ zuerich.com/alpamare Schaffhausen Neuhausen a/Rhf ➡ zuerich.com/einsiedeln 09/2018 Untersiggenthal ➡ zuerich.com

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22 Maestrani’s Chocolarium

In this lively chocolate adventure world in Flawil, visitors are encouraged to look, learn and taste. An interactive discovery, a look at chocolate being produced live, and a store overflowing with chocolate make even the most avid chocolate lover’s dreams come true.

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23 Chocolat Frey Visitor Center

The Discovery Centre at Chocolat Frey in Buchs AG shows how one of Switzerland’s most popular brands of 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Uetliberg / Schloss Laufen at the Falls Rapperswil-Jona Lake Zurich by Boat Titlis Rigi Pilatus Jungfrau chocolate is made. Visitors can sample delicious chocolates fresh from the Uetliberg is Zurich’s local car-free mountain. From its sum- The castle, which is about one thousand years old, sits on The picturesque town of Rapperswil is characterized by its Boat trips on Lake Zurich are a must when visiting the “city Titlis is one of the most popular winter sports and The Rigi massif occupies an impressive position between The magnificent mountain massif, Pilatus, is an offshoot of Standing at an impressive 4,158 m (13,642 ft) above sea production line or the chocolate mit at 871 m (2,858 ft) above sea level, visitors can enjoy top of a cliff overlooking the largest waterfall in Europe – medieval castle overlooking Lake Zurich. Rapperswil is by the lake” – a boat trip on Lake Zurich reveals the most excursion destinations in Central Switzerland. Thanks to three lakes: the majestic Lake Lucerne, the pretty Lake Zug the Swiss Alps and lies in the heart of Switzerland, to the level, the Jungfrau is one of Switzerland’s 48 four- fountain. A sensation-packed the stunning views of the city, Lake Zurich and the Alps the Rhine Falls. Visitors walk to the “Känzeli,” one of the known as the Town of Roses thanks to the 20,000 roses beautiful parts of the city and region around Zurich. Both the glacier that surrounds the summit (3,239 m/10,627 ft), and the smaller Lake Lauerz. Standing at 1,800 m (5,906 ft) south of Lucerne and the famous Lake Lucerne. Pilatus is thousanders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Together excursion for all the family, just 40 beyond, in summer as well as in winter. viewing platforms directly above the raging waterfall. Here that bloom in the various rose gardens between May and short and long tours of the lake are available every day. The there is snow here all year round. above sea level, the Rigi is a popular destination. easily accessible, and its two valley stations in (near with the Eiger (3,970 m/13,025 ft) and Mönch (4,107 m/ minutes from Zurich Main Station. and in the glass panoramic elevator, you get the best views October. shorter trips around the upper third of the lake take Lucerne) and Alpnachstad can be comfortably reached by 13,474 ft) mountains, it forms a world-famous mountain The S10 goes from Zurich Main Station to Uetliberg. For of the impressive natural spectacle. As night falls, the cliff is approximately 1.5 hours. If you want to discover the entire Cableways carry visitors from Engelberg to the top of Titlis. The views from the Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains,” car thanks to their direct access from the highway. group. ➡ zuerich.com/chocolat-frey those of a more sporty disposition, the summit can be rea- illuminated and the Rhine Falls turn into a magical scene. A Even in medieval times, Rapperswil was known to many lake up to Rapperswil and back, it is best to plan for about The world’s first revolving cable car, Titlis Rotair, encompass the panorama of the Swiss Alps and the Adventure-seekers can also travel to the foot of the ched in the summer in one hour via a number of hiking visit to the castle restaurant completes the experience. travelers from the north, because a branch of the four hours. transports high-flyers from the Stand middle station up to wonderful blue lakes of the . There are many mountain quickly and easily by train, boat or bus. A visit to the Jungfraujoch is a must for all mountain trails. You’ll never be bored in nature here, thanks to a num- pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela led along Lake 3,020 m (9,908 ft) above sea level, just below the summit. activities to be enjoyed on the Rigi. Summer visitors can go enthusiasts. Situated between the Mönch and Eiger, it 24 ber of further signposted hikes in the region, a moun- A direct train runs hourly from Zurich to “Schloss Laufen am Zurich. Centuries ago, pilgrims walked through the small The culinary themed “dream boats” offer a particularly During the five-minute trip, the gondola revolves 360 hiking, paragliding or enjoy a carriage ride, while winter In the summer season, the world’s steepest cog railway offers a breathtaking view of the mountain range with the Lindt Chocolate Shop tain-biking trail and the “Path of the Planets.” Rheinfall” and takes 50 minutes. You can reach the natural town before continuing on their way across the longest special experience. On these journeys, gourmands can degrees, providing unrestricted panoramic views of the visitors can go tobogganing or skiing. Restaurants and huts carries visitors up to an altitude of 2,132 m (6,995 ft) above longest glacier in Europe, the Aletsch Glacier. spectacle in 45 minutes by car. wooden footbridge in Switzerland towards Einsiedeln. enjoy a cheese fondue or meat specialties during a trip surrounding area. cater for visitors all year round. sea level, where they can enjoy an unrestricted panoramic Lindor chocolate balls wherever you The 1.5-hour hike along the “Path of the Planets” goes up around Lake Zurich. The Lake Zurich Navigation Company view of the magnificent mountain scenery. On the summit The approach is nothing short of spectacular: from look – but that’s not all! In the store of to the Felsenegg cable car and offers a fascinating insight ➡ zuerich.com/rhinefalls Rapperswil is also renowned as the home of Knie’s can provide more information about the culinary and Thrill-seekers can also test their nerves on the Titlis Rigi is a true mountain railway paradise – in total, nine of Lucerne’s home mountain there are various restaurants, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, a cog railway carries the tradition-steeped Lindt chocolate into the solar system. Children’s Zoo. Here, animal lovers can experience friendly themed boat trips. CliffWalk – the highest suspension bridge in Europe is trains go up the “Queen of the Mountains.” The journey on the splendid historical Hotel Pilatus-Kulm with its passengers via the Kleine Scheidegg up to the factory in Kilchberg, directly by Lake elephants, inquisitive giraffes and curious sea lions up 100 m (328 ft) long and 500 m (1,640 ft) above the ground. Europe’s first funicular railway, departing from Vitznau, is panoramic terrace, the Hotel Bellevue, and a panoramic Jungfraujoch. At the Eismeer station, there is an impressive Zurich, chocolate lovers can find all When the snow cover is thick enough in the winter, Uetli- close. And the wide range of museums invite visitors to ➡ zuerich.com/boat A visit to the glacier cave and a trip on the chairlift over an incredible experience. gallery with a superb 360-degree view. view of the Schreckhorn. the delectable Lindt products at berg is transformed into a sledding slope. explore and spend some time in Rapperswil. crevasses in the glacier offer breathtaking views in winter attractive prices. A visit that quite and summer alike. ➡ zuerich.com/rigi ➡ zuerich.com/pilatus ➡ zuerich.com/jungfrau literally sweetens your day. ➡ zuerich.com/uetliberg ➡ rapperswil-zuerichsee.ch ➡ zuerich.com/titlis ➡ zuerich.com/lindt-spruengli