Cheap Flights to Zurich
Mar 13, 2012
Zurich has long been a popular cheap tickets destination in Europe and is consistently rated as city with the best quality of life in the world. Just a few of the things you can do on vacation to Zurich are ski the Alps, taste the world’s best chocolate, and party until daylight. Zurich is known as the Gateway to the Alps. Many of Zurich’s attractions have to do with getting a view. The city is so close to these snow-capped peaks and there are plenty of Alps-filled vistas. Taking a ski trip from Zurich will get you up close and personal with the mountains. Take a train from the city for a skiing day trip at Flumserberg, the closest large-scale ski resort. For views of the city center, you can take a funicular from the 1800s called the Polybahn up to a hilltop or head up another hill called Uetliberg. On your travels into the city, be sure to look out your plane window and enjoy the views of the Alps on most flights across Switzerland and flights to Zurich.
One of Zurich’s most delicious attractions is chocolate, chocolate and more chocolates. As a bastion of legendary Swiss chocolate, Zurich is home of the Sprungli chocolatiers as well as the original Lindt factory and many other chocolate shops. Check out Teuscher for creative, and very Swiss, truffles and desserts. Frey is another local brand known for its great value. The Swiss are still the number one chocolate consumers in the world! You can also find decadent artisan cheeses all over Zurich, plus dishes common to Swiss, German and Austrian cuisines. To recharge after your international flights, try some meaty wursts, spatzle noodles, or any of the very popular varieties of fondue.
Zurich has recently become one of Europe’s top airline tickets destinations for partying. There are more clubs per capita here than any other city in Europe. Zurich is also the home of Streetparade, the annual open air rave that makes the city go wild, pumping techno beats from “Love mobile” sound systems for the city and its million or more visitors. This is the biggest event of its kind in Europe and it attracts ravers the world over coming in on cheap flights. Book your cheap tickets to Zurich early, as its airport is the largest and busiest in Switzerland and is a busy European connection airport. Zurich is known for its pricy, luxurious hotels, but there are also a good amount of hostels available and many Couch-surfing members. There are also scenic campsites around the southern part of the city. With Fare Buzz, find your cheap flights to Zurich today and indulge in this vibrant city.