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A favorite with tourists and business travelers alike, the Swiss capital of Zurich is a wildly popular destination. Nature lovers should be prepared to be blown away. Booking a hotel in Zurich at this time of year is heartily recommended. But while these stunning buildings undoubtedly hold the attention, the natural beauty on offer in this part of the world is truly something else. Zurich is also well known for its art collections and other cultural amenities.

Other cultural attractions frequented by tourists visiting Zurich include the picturesque Opera House and Switzerlands largest theatre, the Schauspielhaus. It can also become very busy as thousands of business people commute to the city on a daily basis. As well as traditional museums (the Swiss National Museum), the city also celebrates the likes of timepieces (the Beyer Museum of Time) and toys (the Zurich Toy Museum). Whats more, the citys vast supply of restaurants, coffee shops and other eateries will make any stroll appealing to the palate. Visitors arriving by train at Hauptbanhof radisson blu zurich station will find it to be exceptionally busy, while Zurich Airport is the busiest airport in all of Switzerland.

The stunning city is home to a wealth of historic buildings and also features some truly scenic locales. As well as being a springboard to the Alpine ski resorts found close by, the city also offers its own charm during the winter months, and takes on a certain fairytale appearance when the snows arrive. Most Zurich hotels are located within close proximity to the city center. The combination of appealing and innovative buildings and the historical feel they emit make this a special place. It also houses a variety of properties that are a little less pricey.

Visitors will find that Zurich offers as much to enjoy during the winter months as during the summer. Then theres Uetliberg and the mountainside views it offers of the city. It also attract a lot of business visitors, which is why the city houses a lot of business hotels. Located at the heart of Europe, the city is accessible by road, rail and air. At the center of the worlds economy, Zurich is an important global city, something that is reflected in its high cost of living. In total, there are -plus museums and galleries contained within the city, all offering something a little different.