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I would be visiting Zurich from13-19th July with my wife and 2 sons aged 6 & 2.Can you suggest how to plan day |
Travel Info I would be visiting Zurich from13-19th July with my wife and 2 sons aged 6 & 2.Can you suggest how to plan day Travel Tips Swim in the lake (Zurichhorn is nice), take a boat trip, take the train up the Uetliberg, go to the zoo (Big and expensive, it's not worth it unless you spend most of the day there), go to Lucerne (an hour away) or Schaffausen (also about an hour, in the other direction), eat chocolate. I can only assume your kids love trains, and if so, Zurich's your town. Get the 9 o'clock pass and travel anywhere in the canton by train, tram, bus, boat or funicular. Unfortunately the riverfront is all under construction and probably still will be in July. Source(s): I live just outside Zurich; we moved when my daughters were 2 and nearly 6. Other Travel Tips This site offers some suggestions: http://www.magicswitzerland.com/activiti... Definitely plan to take a boat ride on the lake, which is beautiful. You and the kids will love it. Non-commercial tips: http://www.thetravelzine.com/table.htm#s... Have a great time! Take a stroll down Bahnhofstrasse to see all the shops. Make sure to stop off at Sprungli for some chocolate. When you get to Paradeplatz, turn left, stop by the Fraumunster on your way across the bridge over the river. Visit the Grossmunster and be sure to go to the cellar to see the statue of Charlemagne. Across the street from the Grossmunster is a very good Fondue restaurant in the Zwingli-strasse/platz area. Have lunch or dinner there. Next visit the Kunsthaus Museum, the most important museum in Zurich, which is on the same side of the river, a few blocks away. End the day with a ride on one of the boats on the river or the lake. Have fun! Oh, and one other thing, try not to wear white tennis shoes. Try the brown rubber soled hiking sandals made by Teva, Merrell or others instead. They are cooler and less conspicuous. Nikes scream "American"! Try to have a couple of key phrases in German under your belt such as "How much does this cost" and "I would like to have...please." Any request or question should also be accompanied with the word "bitte" or "please". The local greeting you will hear is "Gr眉ezi", pronounced "grew tsi". Making an attempt to speak the local language is always appreciated by the Swiss who will generally recognize your non-Swiss accent and choose to respond in English so they can get their own practice in with your language. I found the Swiss people to be a bit shy but friendly and helpful if you are friendly and respectful to them. I love Switzerland and cannot say enough good things about it. Have a great time! Wir wohnen im Zurich fur ein weile. Zurich has a great Zoo! I'm sure the kids would love that. also a boatride, a swim in the lake... And a Trainride, always fun for the whole family!!! My little girl (5 yrs.) talks about the trainride all the time!!! Here's a site that might help: http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/toptipps... The trains have always been a big hit with kids; The zoo is really nice, too. A day hike in the mountains is always fun, as well. I have fond memories from my childhood and with my son at Wirzweli: http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/navpage.... |
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