The largest city in Switzerland, Zurich is  perennially buzzing, especially during winter. Its Christmas Markets are spread across the city, from the Opera House to the Old Town areas of Neiderdorf and Rapperswil- Jona. However, the most famous Christmas Market in Zurich is the Indoor market of Christkindlmarkt, which is renowned for its 16-metre-high Christmas tree adorned with over 7,000 Swarovski crystal ornaments..

Being Switzerland’s cultural hotspot, Zurich offers an endless array of cuisines, both traditional as well as international.

Try one of the 100 specialities on offer in Haus Hiltl, the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant and one of Zurich’s trendiest spots. Chance upon some fantastic fondue restaurants as you meander through the cobbled streets of Old Town. Confiserie Sprungli, founded in 1836, is famous for its signature Luxemburgerli macaroons and some of the country’s finest chocolates. Budding chocolatiers can even visit the Laderach Chocolate Factory to try their hand at making chocolates.

One of the most famous shopping streets in the world, Bahnhofstrasse stretches for 1.4 kilometres and houses everything from elegant fashion stores and boutigues   with the best in shoes, accessories, porcelain jewellery, and Swiss watches, to pastry shops, where tired shoppers can relax and sip on hot chocolate.

Some of Zurich’s most enticing attractions include the FIFA World Football Museum, a 3,000-sguare-foot mecca for sports fans. Here, visitors can find the original FIFA World Cup trophy on display, as well as test their football finesse in the gaming area. For a more family-oriented experience, visitors can head to the Zurich Zoo, considered to be one of the best zoos in Europe that houses more than 4,000 animals in a near-natural environment.

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