Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
Most of Zurich’s sights lie within the compact area on either side of the River Limmat, between the Hauptbahnhof and Lake Zurich. The churches and burgher houses of the Old Town are clustered here, as are the elegant shops along Bahnhofstrasse. The Baroque Rathaus (Town Hall) and Zurich’s most impressive churches – the Grossmünster, Fraumünster and the city’s oldest, St Peterskirche (its clock face is the largest in Europe) – all lie within a short distance of the River Limmat, near to where it opens onto the lake.
Tourist Information
Zürich Tourismus Bahnhofbrücke 1 (in the Hauptbahnhof) Tel: (01) 215 4000. Fax: (01) 215 4044. E-mail: information@zuerich.com Website: www.zuerich.com Opening hours: Mon-Sat 0800-2030, Sun 0830-1830 (May-Oct); Mon-Sat 0830-1900, Sun 0900-1830 (Nov-Apr).
Passes The ZurichCARD (SFr15 for 24 hours, SFr30 for 72 hours) allows unlimited travel, free admission to over 40 museums, reduced admission to the zoo, complimentary welcome drink at over 20 restaurants and a half-price guided stroll in the old town. Cards are available at the train stations and many hotels.
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