Swiss bankers, historically called the Gnomes of Zurich, work in imposing banks on the western side of the river. On the opposing bank, you'll find Old Town and its weaving alleys and arty boutiques.

New Zurich cuisine is considerably less caloric. In Zurich, the old and new co-exist not just side-by-side, but sometimes inside-out. Consider the city's lake and riverside bathhouses. These well ...

Take in the breathtaking views of Lake Zürich, go shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse, and have lunch at a centuries-old beer hall all in the same day. —Marcin Zak Discover Zurich’s progressive ...