DESTINATION

Zurich

Blue Islands flies to Zurich from from Jersey with connections from Guernsey.

As well as being the home of many headquarters of leading international companies, Switzerland’s largest city is also a major contemporary art and shopping destination.

Augustinergasse is one of Zurich’s most beautiful old, narrow streets with its many colourfully painted oriel windows; it connects bustling Bahnhofstrasse with the St Peterhofstatt ‘oasis’ in the picturesque Old Town.

HOTELS RESTAURANTS

WIDDER HOTEL

Throw out the stereotypes about Zurich and its stuffy bankers and chocolate shops—the Widder defies all these with strikingly inventive design, while never forgetting about the fundamentals that make Swiss hotels some of the most professional in the world. Cobbled together from eight medieval townhouses on the Old Town side of the Limmat river, the Widder's traditional exterior gives away no hint of the ultramodern interiors inside. No two of its 42 rooms are alike - expect anything from architecture-office chic, metal catwalks suspended by cables, to a sort of arts-district loft-renewal look, with visible ceiling beams and exposed brick or stone walls, to the beyond-traditional baroque looks of the Haus zum Pferch, with its ornately carved woodwork and minimal modern furniture.

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EDEN AU LAC

Eden au Lac is one of Zurich’s long-standing luxury hotels, right by the Lake Zurich. With its enchanting location, luxury ambience, exquisite cuisine and first-class service the five-star hotel delights guests from all over the world. For over a century business travellers, art lovers, gourmets, holiday guests and celebrities have enjoyed the warmest of welcomes here.

Enjoy the privacy and the discretion that this small luxury hotel offers you. And the picturesque views of Lake Zurich are certain to linger in your mind long after you have left.

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À L'OPÉRA

Romanticism and art is distinctly perceptible at à l'Opéra; the restaurant is a surrealistic-baroque work of art, with motifs depicting various opera scenes. Preference is given to local and regional producers. Try the sliced tender Zurich style veal in cream sauce with fresh mushrooms with one of a wide variety of Swiss and international wines.

RÔTISSERIE

With the flames flickering in the open fire and the wine sparkling in the glasses, a meal in hotel Storchen's idyllic restaurant Rôtisserie is an occasion to be remembered. Enjoy a fine lunch at midday or an exquisite 5 course evening meal. In the summer, enjoy the terrace with its exclusive view of the River Limmat and the Grossmunster Church.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT NIEDERDORF

The Niederdorf was the least developed part of the medieval city. During the day this is a pedestrian zone and a shopper's paradise with lots of boutiques hidden away in a patchwork of alleys. At night the many bars, restaurants and street artists turn the Niederdorf into an exciting center of entertainment for a colorful public.

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EVENTS 11 SEP-6 OT. MONTI 2013 - POPUP!.

Two clowns come closer to the dream of flying with unique, award-

winning performances. Their efforts will be rewarded with a great zest

for life - for both the clowns and the audience.

24 SEP-13 OCT. ROMEO AND JULIET

- A CLASSIC ROCK BALLET .

Who doesn't know probably the greatest love story of all time? Now, the

classic returns as elaborate dance production and catapults the drama into

the 21st Century. Behind the production are Rasta Thomas and Adrienne

Canterna that created the international hit show 'Rock the Ballet'.

25 SEP-12 OCT. ZÜRI-WIESN.

Zurich's Oktoberfest. Raise your beer mug, nibble on pretzels and feast on

Weisswurst sausages. The beer tent, beer garden and Lunapark invite you

to sway, sing and celebrate during an 18-day celebration. There will be all

kinds of fun and live music as well as tasty Oktoberfest delicacies.

5-6 OCT. ORIENTEERING WORLD CUP FINAL 2013 .

The Orienteering World Cup Final takes place in Baden. The highlight will

see the best 40 runners compete for the middle distance title in Baden’s

Old Town, starting and finishing at Schlossbergplatz.

11 OCT. OERLIKON WORLD MARKET WITH JAPANESE DANCE .

Around 70 market stands from around the world offer a diverse range of

foods and goods with artisan flair or features characteristic of the country

at Marktplatz Oerlikon

13 OCT. WAFFENTURM .

The holdings of the old Zurich armory form the basis of the weapons

collection of the Swiss National Museum, a nationally and internationally

significant collection. The different types of weapons, uniforms and

equipment are shown in their historical context and explained.

AIRPORT INFOCHECK-IN. Opens 2 hours before departure. Closes 40 minutes before departure.

TAXIS. Airport taxi rank in front of Arrivals 1 and 2. A taxi from Zurich airport to central Zurich costs approx CHF 50.

BUSES & TRAINS. Frequent train service from the airport to Zurich main station. Tel: 051 222 73 27 or see www.sbb.ch. For buses see www.vbg.ch.

CAR HIRE. All leading car rental agencies can be found in the car rental centre on the upper floor of the Airport Shopping Mall.

PARKING. Short and long term parking available at the airport.

www.zurich-airport.com

HOTEL STORCHEN

NIEDERDORF AT NIGHT

ZÜRI-WIESN 2012

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