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What to Do in Zurich to Make it Tolerable

What to Do in Zurich to Make it Tolerable, Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich is one of the most boring cities in Europe. With few sights worth a visit and nothing uniquely charming about it, trying to find enjoyable things to do in Zurich can be challenging. But here are some ways to pass the time before you head somewhere better like聽Interlaken聽or聽Zermatt.

Located in the heart of Zurich鈥檚 downtown 鈥� perhaps its most joyless area 鈥� Banhofstrasse is one of the most expensive shopping boulevards in Europe. Though it鈥檚 one of the city鈥檚 most popular attractions, I have to wonder why someone with money wouldn鈥檛 be spending their holiday in Paris or Milan instead of the saddest place on earth. Perhaps the best thing to do there if you鈥檙e not filthy rich is visit the large聽Laderach聽store, where you can get free chocolate samples.

The Niederdorf area is part of Zurich鈥檚 old town area east of the Limmat River. Also known as the Dorfii, it runs from the bank of the river to Seilergraben street. The area is full of mediocre cafes, overpriced hotels, and nightlife spots including LGBT nightlife. And you know a city ain鈥檛 right if the gays are hanging out in Old Town. It feels like if you asked AI to visualize an old town. It鈥檚 busy, it鈥檚 generic 鈥� but at least there are plenty of places to get drunk.聽Cabaret Voltaire聽stands here as the former center of the Dada art movement 鈥� now it鈥檚 a lifeless gallery and event space with a caf茅 and gift shop. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to Do in Zurich to Make it Tolerable
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ana Montano
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Banhofstrasse
  • Laderach
  • The Niederdorf
  • Cabaret Voltaire
  • Grossmunster
  • Fraumunster
  • St. Peter鈥檚 Church
  • the Kunsthaus
  • Museum Rietberg
  • Industriequartier
  • Frau Gerolds Garten
  • Viadukt

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