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When to Visit - Arts and Events
Zurich's spring festival and parade, Sechseläuten, is held on the third Monday of April and brings the streets of Zurich alive. In August, the streets come alive again with the Street Parade, a large-scale electronic music event with international DJs and performers. In November, Expovina, held on boats on the Bürkliplatz, offers tempting exhibitions and samples of international wines.
Zürich Dining
Zurich is a cosmopolitan city offering cuisine from all over the world. Restaurants range from Swiss, Italian, French and Indian. Zurich's own cooking is in the French style and is best enjoyed with a bottle of local wine in one of the elegant restaurants or country inns.
Zürich Tipping Advice
Tipping is expected in Zurich, so tip according to your level of satisfaction. A service charge is usually included on restaurant and hotel bills of about 15 percent. Taxi drivers expect small tips, but be aware that they also include service charges when billing.
![]() | ![]() | Alden Hotel SplügenschlossSplugenstrasse 2/Genferstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland Hotel Description: The historic hotel building, under heritage protection, dates back to 1895 and was completely refurbished in Spring 2004. The 5-star boutique hotel comprises 22 suites (10 junior suites and 12 suites), all individually decorated.... More » | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | Hilton Zurich Airport HotelHohenbuehlstrasse 10, Zurich, Switzerland Set in Alpine countryside, the Hilton Zurich Airport hotel is 5 minutes by free shuttle from Zurich Kloten Airport. Savor Swiss cuisine from the Market Place restaurant with views over Zurich or unwind with a cocktail in the Lobby Bar. The Hilton Zurich Airport hotel... More » | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | Courtyard by Marriott Zurich NordMax-Bill-Platz 19, Zurich, Switzerland The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard by Marriott surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. Get ready for the day ahead in one of our air conditioned guest rooms featuring complimentary in-room coffee and tea, direct... More » | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | Mercure Stoller ZurichBadenerstrasse 357, Postfach, 8040 Zurich, Switzerland Hotel Introduction4 star hotel offering 78 rooms. The Mercure Stoller Zurich Hotel is located in the West district, 10 kilometers from Zurich Kloten Airport and 3.2 kilometers from the main station. The hotel offers a bar and a restaurant as well as meeting... More » | ![]() | ![]() |
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