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Switzerland

At the northern end of Lake Zurich in German-speaking Switzerland. Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and a cultural center with the Kunsthaus, Bahnhofstrasse, and lively old town. Lake Zurich and the Uetliberg offer nature right in the cosmopolitan financial metropolis.

What awaits you

City tripActiveMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
5°
Jan
9°
Feb
12°
Mar
13°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
20°
Sep
17°
Oct
9°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
4h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
12d
Feb
12d
Mar
15d
Apr
18d
May
16d
Jun
14d
Jul
11d
Aug
13d
Sep
12d
Oct
17d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Zurich as a Vacation Destination

Zurich is an excellent choice for city breaks, active holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan