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Zurich: precision by the lake
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Switzerland's largest city, set at the northern tip of its lake and split by the Limmat River, Zurich blends banking, lifestyle and Alpine nature. The old town (Altstadt) stretches along both banks: on the left, the Lindenhof hill and the elegant Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most prestigious shopping avenues; on the right, the Niederdorf, a pedestrian maze of lanes, oriel windows and picturesque courtyards, peaceful by day and lively at night. The twin towers of the Grossmünster watch over the city, while the Kunsthaus, Switzerland's largest art museum, anchors the edge of the district. In summer, people swim in the lake and the river. Compact, clean and punctual, Zurich is best explored on foot and by tram.
In “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011), Lisbeth Salander empties Wennerstrom's accounts at Zurich's plush Dolder Grand hotel.
The Dada movement was born at Cabaret Voltaire (Spiegelgasse 1) in 1916; Lenin was living at number 14 on the same lane.
In summer, locals swim at Flussbad Oberer Letten, a 400-metre channel along the Limmat, free entry and a young crowd.
Summer (June-August) is ideal: people swim in the lake and the Limmat at public baths (badis) and terraces overflow; colder winter opens the way to the very close Alpine resorts. The city is walkable, and the punctual, dense ZVV tram and bus network covers everything with a day pass. Tip: Zurich is expensive, but tap water is excellent and drinkable public fountains are everywhere. For connectivity, Switzerland ranks among the best-connected countries: 4G and 5G cover the whole city and its surroundings, and free wifi is widespread in cafes, stations, museums and public transport.