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A visit to Zurich doesn't have to be expensive.
"Zurich's most beautiful sights are free of charge"
Whether the focus is on culture, sports, adventure, or sightseeing, the city with the world’s highest quality of life is full of surprises, even for those on a tight budget.
There are many possibilities of getting around cheaply: whether by train or by plane, those who book early always travel cheaper. Free bike hire (at “Velogates of Züri” you can hire a City-Bike) offers the possibility to discover Zürich in a sporty way. Moreover, the ZürichCARD provides free travel on all public transport, free admission to thirty-seven museums and much more.
Budget accommodation facilities will allow you to sleep for a cheap price, whether it is a backpackers’ hostel, youth hostel or cheap, out-of-town hotel.
Zürich’s most beautiful sights are free of charge. The impressive Grossmünster church, the famous Chagall windows or a refreshing dip in Lake Zürich cost nothing. And whether is from the Polyterrasse at the Swiss Institute of Technology (ETH), the Lindenhof or the Urania Observatory, the best views of Zürich are free of charge — but you still have to climb the stairs yourself!
Zürich’s museums are full of fascinating insights – whether it’s at the University, the ETH, the Central Library or Museum of Anthropology – and are free of charge too!
Zürich is also one of the world’s leading art markets, a place where you can also enjoy art free of charge.
Furthermore, you’ll surely have fun bargain-hunting in Zürich: from designer wear to second-hand clothes, Zürich is a great place to shop, no matter how much money you have to spend.
Eating can be very cheap in Zürich too. You can reward your palate – and your wallet – in a lot of restaurants in Zürich, which are great value for money.
One especially hot tip for those on a tight budget are the canteens of the University and ETH. Drinking can even be free too. Few cities in the world have as many fountains as does Zürich: here, you have a choice of 1,200 fountains at which to quench your thirst.
For more information on Zürich, visit www.zuerich.com or call 0041 215 40 04
Check out other resorts in Switzerland on www.myswitzerland.com/gaylesbian or call international free-phone number 00800 100 200 30.
