ZÜRICH – Western Gateway to the Austrian Alps – Elementor
ZÜRICH Western Gateway to the Austrian Alps Oct 14, 2022 SocioLib Travel By Bob Enzel The mountain towns and villages of St. Anton, Zürs, Lech, St. Christoff, Klosters, and other resorts—despite being deep in the Austrian Alps—are easily accessible from Zürich. Those who prefer not to drive can conveniently take a train without leaving the […]
ZÜRICH – Forty years is a long time
By Bob Enzel When I was a tourist in Zűrich over forty years ago it didn’t strike me as a place I wanted to re-visit. I felt it to be a cold-business-like city compared to Geneva which seemed to be more visitor friendly. Many times during this time frame I was in Zűrich to […]
Zurich Airport
If you’re traveling to Switzerland via Zurich request the continually updated compact Airport Guide, “Flughafen Zurich”…and if you don’t read German don’t be concerned, it’s in English also. Or, go on-line at www.zurich-airport.com/ and view this neat little guide book to airport facilities, such as, duty free; railway connections and special services. Some of these special […]
EUROPEAN AIRPORTS WANT YOU… Munich and Zurich Airports
It seems the latest in travel amenities are being contested by airports. Two of Europe’s finest have updated their facilities and not only want you to fly their country’s carrier, but visit awhile in its airport and do a little dining and shopping. A little overview on the amenities of both the Zurich and Munich […]
Switzerland Spoofs Itself
By Bob Enzel Die Schweiz – Chur die Alpenstadt City Breaks Swiss Tourism Preparations Switzerland Walking Holidays A visit to Zürich means you will experience the finest culinary highlights. The selection ranges from outstanding gourmet restaurants and traditional guild houses with eventful histories to gastronomy hidden behind former factory walls, dining surrounded by nature, and […]
Zurich Downtown
By Bob Enzel The recently published book on Zurich hotels covers 222 hotels in and around Zurich. It is definitive in that it covers pretty much everything from boutique hotels to private rooms and apartments. A nice little city map is included which helps to pinpoint all neighborhood locations. Go online at www.zuerich.com or email […]
Zurich on the Move 1
By Bob Enzel Rodin exhibit at the Kunsthaus Zürich and Kannon exhibit at the Rietberg Museum. Two of the many exhibition highlights in the upcoming Zürich art scene will feature Auguste Rodin and Kannon. “The Kiss;” “The Thinker” and “The Burghers of Calais” by Rodin will be on display at the Kunsthaus Zürich. Kannon, known […]
Zurich on the Move
By Bob Enzel There are about two thousand bars and restaurants in Zurich to please every taste. One interesting noted by Zurich Tourism is the “Blinde Kuh”, “the first restaurant to be run by blind people. Check all two thousand out on www.zuerich.com/ or drop them a note at information@zuerich.com/ for specific requests. Far removed […]
Lots Going on this Summer in Zurich
By Bob Enzel “For the fifth consecutive year, Zurich has been named the city with the best quality of life in the world.” Not only quality, but diversity too…culture, events, gastronomy, shopping (lots of shopping), nature and healthcare. Shop ‘till you drop May 6 through October 8, 2006 in flea markets or elegant boutiques. All […]
Zurich Tourism
By Bob Enzel Until the end of 2006, Zurich Tourism is presenting a program titled, “ZurichBREAK.” Thirteen hotels from downtown to those by the lake are offering a “stay 3 nights but pay for only two.” Reservations can be made online at www.zuerich.com/ or contact them directly at hotel@zuerich.com/ And, if you are in Zurich, […]
