Hints for wine lovers: Local wines are usually available in decanters of 2,3 and 5 decis, (deci-liters); the 5-deci size gives a small glass each to five people. Try to drink the wines of the region you are visiting. From the eastern regions: Lake Zurich and surrounding areas, the Thurgau, Schaffhausen and Lake Constance areas, [...]

Day Trips Zurich Excursions, P.O.B. 6029, Ch-8023 Switzerland 462-7739, has a variety of tours, or you can strike out on your own with a map from your hotel or the Tourist Office. Their guided tours begin at 2 hours for Old Town, Lindenhof Square, St. Peter’s Church, the Town Hall, the guild houses. Tour rates [...]

Especially for Kids Zurich Zoo: A pleasant, well-kept zoo housing more than 350 species from around the world. Located on the Dolder hill, near the Dolder Hotel. Open all year 8-6pm. Adults Sfr 12, kids Sfr6, under 6 free. Restaurant and pleasant gardens with extensive walks. Take Tram 5 to Bellevue, or Tram 6 from [...]

Old Town: On both sides of the lake; winding cobblestone streets; refreshing fountains, many of the following sites. Bahnhofstrasse: Built along what was once the Froschengraben (Frogs’ Moat), it leads from the Hauptbahnhof, (main train station,) to the shore of the lake. Home of world-renowned, prestigious boutiques Cartier, Bally, Gucci and the like. There are [...]

Zurich is a breath of fresh air. One of the cleanest cities on the planet, its water is so clean that you can drink it from public water fountains. With almost half a million people, its sanitation standards are among the highest in the world. Against the refreshing backdrop of mountains, feed the swans along [...]