Zurich & Northeast
Switzerland's cosmopolitan hub blending finance, culture, and a vibrant old town along the Limmat River.
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Experience the Basel Fasnacht Carnival
Witness Switzerland's largest carnival as masked pipers fill the dark streets at 4 AM.
Stroll the Bahnhofstrasse from Station to Lake
Walk one of the world's most exclusive shopping streets end to end.
Feast on Zurcher Geschnetzeltes at Zeughauskeller
Devour Zurich's signature veal dish in a 15th-century armory.
Discover the Kunstmuseum Basel
Wander through the world's first publicly accessible art collection, spanning 700 years.
Float Down the Rhine in a Wickelfisch
Swim the Rhine with your clothes in a waterproof fish bag, just like the locals.
Explore the Kunsthaus Zurich
Immerse yourself in one of Europe's most important art collections.
Climb Uetliberg for the City Panorama
Hike Zurich's house mountain for a 360-degree panorama of city, lake, and Alps.
Swim in the Limmat at Frauenbadi
Take a dip in the city river at a women-only (daytime) bathing spot turned evening bar.
Sample Basel Lackerli at Jakob's Stammhaus
Taste the spiced honey-almond biscuit that has been Basel's specialty since the 15th century.
Bar-Hop Through Zurich West's Industrial Scene
Discover craft cocktails in converted factories and rail yards.