Zurich activities

For a fun experience visit Alpamare, a waterpark with slides, pools and an iodine brine spa exclusive to Switzerland (Gwattstrasse 12, 8808 Pfäffikon. Tel. +41 (0) 55 415 15 15). Near Zurich the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen are the largest in Europe and a boat trip can be taken in the falls basin.

Lake Zurich is also a pleasant place to take a boat trip to small villages on the lake edge or to simply relax on the shore in one of the many parks. Within an hour are the Swiss Alps and hiking and skiing country. There are many trails around the area to Uetliberg and other mountains giving spectacular views across the area.

With towns such as Interlaken and Lucerne within easy reach there are a host of places to visit. Walk in the alpine meadows in springtime with a backdrop of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, all within easy driving distance of Zurich. For an extraordinary experience try body flying at Zurich’s Airodium on Oberglatterstrasse 35, 8153 Rümlang (41 (0) 44 817 02 09).

For others there are dinghy trips on the Rhine at Neuhausen (Rhein Travel GmbH, Egghof, 8455 Rüdlingen, +41 (0) 44 867 06 38, and you can even book a hot air balloon flight over the city (Tel. +41 (0) 44 342 41 41). Relax in a spa in Baden, or visit the historic town of Zug, all very close to the city centre. Time will fly on a visit to this interesting and diverse city in Switzerland.