Zurich



**Part A: ****The Essential Guide to the Nation ** -Portugal: 7.7% -Germany: 7.0% -French: 4.3% -Spain: 4.3% || -Christian: 40% - others: 10.7% -no religion: 17.2% || **Part B: **** The Essential Guide to the City ** Culture
 * Official Name of the Country: || Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) ||
 * Neighbouring Nations: || France, Italy, Romania, Germany, Poland and Denmark ||
 * Population: || 1,284,052 ||
 * Official Languages: || German additional languages include French, Italian and Romansh. ||
 * Races/ Cultures of People: || 24% of the people in Switzerland if from foreign country
 * Religions: || <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">-catholic: 33%
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Food and Drink || <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Switzerland is well known for their own unique cheese and chocolate. Few of the most famous cheese from Switzerland can be Emmermtal cheese and Gruyere. Fondue is one of the Swiss’ famous dishes which are made out of melted cheese and it is eaten by dipping small pieces of bread in the melted cheese. One of the most popular drinks in Switzerland is called Rivella which is a carbonated drink based on lactose. The white wines are often well known in the Zurich area. ||
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Clothing || <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The traditional clothing for Switzerland was Embroidery and was very common for women especially. Embroidery clothing is the mixture of the art of ornamenting fabric with needlework, and people would usually saw the beautiful patterns on to their skirts and tops. Nowadays, the fashion in Switzerland is very similar to other countries. However, their fashion has a great influence from their neighbour country such as German and France. ||
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Music || <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Switzerland’s music is very well known with their own genre, the Folkore music. It requires the instrument that is the alphorn-consisting a natural wooden horn and has a wooden cup shaped mouthpiece. The hint of traditions and interesting stories in the music make the Folkore a very entertaining music genre. Swiss also is famous for Yodelling, which is a singing form that involves extended note with rapid and repeated pitch. Yodelling is a pleasant music to hear and dance to. ||

<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Currency and Exchange Rates <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 18pt;"> Geographic Orientation (Site & Situation): <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland and the capital of Canton of Zurich, it is located in an Alpine setting at the northwestern end of Lake Zurich. This cultural, and industrial centre extends out between two forested chains of hills, while are about 60 km from the northern foothills of the Alps. Two rivers, the Limmat and Sihl, run through the city. Zurich's western and northeastern limitations are formed by the Albis Mountains and by Zurichberg, a wooded hilly area. <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Possible Security Information and Safety <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Switzerland, itself provides one of the highest personal and property around the world to their own citizens and visitors. Therefore, travellers wouldn’t have to worry as much about carjacking or even robbery. However, it is always beneficial to know how to stay safe in Switzerland. Here are some of the steps: 1) Always have your purse in front of your body, and men should put their wallet in their front pocket. Tourists who have open bags are the first target for the pick pocketing in crowed area. 2) Jaywalking is very strict in Switzerland, so be very patient and wait for the appropriate traffic signal to cross the road. 3) Always carry your photo valid ID or passport with you. The polices in Switzerland consider people without ID as the illegal immigrants 4) If you have any emergences, don’t hesitate to call 117 for ambulance or police. The operators do speak English. <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Tips for Travellers · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Make few copies of your valid passport and leave the passport somewhere safe, in the hotel · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Never leave your bags unattended, and put an identifying sign on your luggage · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Leave your valuables at home before you go, or in the hotel room · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Do not carry all the cash you have, try to leave some behind in the hotel room · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Avoid travelling alone · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Know where you are going and what you are doing · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Pack appropriate stuff for the destination’s weather and conditions · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Don’t do anything stupid or illegal against the country’s law · <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Have fun but still be very cautious **<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 24pt;">Part C: ****<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Itinerary **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1 Canadian dollar = 1.02 Swiss Franc || <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">25 000 Canadian dollars = 25500 Swiss Franc ||

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Airline: Air Canada Cost: $1454(CAD)-per person, and tax fees included Total cost: $2908(CAD) for 2 people <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">8:55P.M. || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Zurich(ZRH) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">10:45A.M. || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">None || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">7h50m || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">1:30P.M. || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Toronto(YYZ) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">4:20P.M. || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">None || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">8h50m ||
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Flight Details **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%;">Date ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%;">Departure ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%;">Arrival ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%;">Stops ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%;">Duration ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Mon Aug, 9th || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Toronto(YYZ)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%; text-align: center;">Sun Aug, 15th || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Zurich(ZRH)

<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Hotel Details During seven days, the travellers will be staying at one of the most luxury hotel called, Eden Au Lac. This hotel had been rated with five stars for past 90years and is famous for the friendliness and comfort in Zurich. The hotel kindly offers with convenient services for travellers to assist them to have the greatest time during their trip. The services include, free secure parking lot, internet café, massages and spa, and even babysitting service! Two travellers will be staying in the Deluxe Suite where the view of beautiful lake scenery of Zurich and the snow-capped Alp can be seen in the balcony. Also, the hotel provides with delicious breakfast with plenty of European foods. The cost per stay would be $7,091(CAD)-tax included. ||  ||
 * //<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 28pt;">Day One //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 114%;">After the couple had unpacked their luggage and formalize themselves to the city, they will be heading to Bodega Espanola restarurant at Munstergasses street. Here, the couple can experience the tasty Spanish foods and cultures. The main courses are around $40-$50. The couples may feel very exhausted from long flight and they need to fill their energy back. Therefore, the couples will be going to Ariyoga at Oberdorfstrasse street to have the relaxation of yoga and massages. Then, couple will be heading to African Queen at Stampfenbachstrasses to experience adventurous African culture in Zurich. Then, they will be heading back to their hotel.


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 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To start off the day, at 9 O'clock the couple eats breakfast at the Hotel they are staying at. Right after their breakfast they will visit Botanic Garden, which is owned by the University of Zurich, the Park is opened from Monday to Friday from 7am-7pm. The address of this location is Zollikerstrasse 107 and is located in Universität Zurich, furthermore the admission is free. The Botanic Garden contains up to 15000 living specimen, including rare ones from New Caledonia and also ones from Southwest Africa, they have more than three million plants in the herbaruim. This place is a beautiful place to go to since the couple could tour the University of Zurich and also walk around the place to view the unique and interesting species as well as exotic plants. Afterwards, the couple will go for lunch at 2P.M., they will go to Peter Mann's Kunststuben, in 2007 Swiss newspaper, Sonntags Blick, claimed that it was one of the best restaurants in Switzerland. It is well known for its food and it has been running since the 1980s, it is upscale and has rated for its amazing service. The main course is about $48 to $70. The address is Seestrasse 160 and its open from 2pm - 4pm. To end their day, the couple will tour Lucerne, a medieval like old town with beautiful squares and towers; it also has the Kapell Bridge and the lion monument. Furthermore, it is by the lake surrounded by mountains. It is nearby Pilatus, the Rigi and the Stanserhorn mountains, where the couple could enjoy the scenery of Zurich and also shop at the local town and square, it is also a good place to take professional pictures. <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [[image:botanical.jpg width="385" height="319"]]<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">[[image:2.2.jpg width="399" height="317"]] ||   ||


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 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">After having a great breakfast in the morning at the hotel, the couples will get ready for their chocolate days! The couple will be going to Confiserie Sprungli where it is located at Bahnofstrasse street. This chocolate factory had been one of the crucial roles in the history of Swiss chocolate since 1836. Many special chocolates are still made by hand from the choicest ingredients which are fresh on a daily basis. After the couple had filled their tummies with delicious chocolates, they will be heading to Restaurant Walliserkeller at Zahringerstrasse Street. This restaurant is famous for its traditions of Swiss cheese. Their well known dishes are eight different cheese fondues and several tasty raclettes. With their own unique and cozy environment, Walliserkeller is one of the famous Swiss tradition restaurants in Zurich. The main courses usually cost $50 to 70(CAD). Then the couples should get ready for their huge event for their afternoon, and they will be heading to Bremgarten Street for their Holly Ballon event. The balloon will take the couples around the Zurich city with gorgeous view of mountains and greenness in the city. The couples will also experience the beautiful adventure high above the earth. Before eating the dinner, the couples will visit the Wildlife Park in Sihlwald area. The park is very well known for its mixture of deciduous forest and wildlife. After a nature walk, they will be heading to Blockhus restaurant that provides with glorious French food such as snails, sirloin steak and smoked salmon. The main courses will cost up to $40 to$60(CAD). Then the couples will head to their hotel.


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 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The couple will have their lunch at 11:30am at Zeughauskeller the address is Bahnhofstrasse 28a, located in Near Paradeplatz, Left Bank Phone number (044/211-26-90). Since 1487 this restaurant was known for its food, this restaurant is decorated with medieval artifacts and the food is served with delicious Swiss dishes. The service and quick and efficient, the price for two people is $66. After lunch, the couple will go to one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Zurich, the boat rides last for about 1 and a half hours, the boats depart from Bürkliplatz, the lake end of Bahnhofstrasse. After the boat ride, the couple will go shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, which is known for being the most beautiful shopping street in the world. All sorts of stores surround this beautiful street, which was built a century ago on t he site of the ancient moat and it shows the architecture of the city. After they will go to an Italian cuisine called Accademia, it’s open from Monday to Friday from 6:15pm to 10 pm. This restaurant is known as the finest and most elegant Italian cuisine in Zurich. It has a very artistic setting showing the art of Zurich with its collection of oil paintings. Uniformed staff serves Italian regional dishes, from Venetian to Neapolitan. After dinner, the couple will go to their hotel to end their day.

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 * //<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 28pt;">Day Five //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">During their morning time, the couples will prepare for their hiking day. They will be transported to Postfach area. The Alp Schwarzbuel on the Heidi’s Trail contains the illustrating arts of the story of Heidi, and couples can enjoy the arts and the culture while they are hiking. After exhausting trip, the couples will fill up their energy with delicious western foods in Aelpli Bar where the live Folk music is played during the meals. The main courses and drinks cost up to $30 to$50(CAD). Then the couples will head to Zurich’s famous lake at Zurrichsee, and prepare for their water skiing. This accommodation cost up to $60 to $100 to participate.then, the couples will now go to Zurich Lake for water skiing. The couples will experience the adventurous feeling with high velocity above the water. Then the couples will join the dinner at Restaurant-Bar Movie where the Swiss traditional foods are served and the customers can still enjoy the Swiss folk movies. The main course costs up to $30 to$60(CAD). Then the couples will head to the street called Limmatquair where the old traditions of Swiss can be shown, and all the lights beside beautiful lakes will be very romantic for the couple.


 * //<span style="color: fuchsia; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 28pt;">Day Six //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Today, they will start their day off by going to a famous restaurant called the À l'Opéra which is open daily 11:30am-2pm, located in Falkenstrasse 6, and the main courses 25F-49F are about $21-$40. Then they will attend the street parade, which starts from 1- 10 pm. The 2.4 km–long Street Parade route is celebrated by all Zurich citizens and tourists. It’s just to have fun, relax and enjoy the country! Afterwards the couple will have their dinner there and then go clubbing to end their honeymoon. The most famous districts for Nightlife are theNiederdorf in the old town with bars, restaurants, lounges, hotels, clubs, etc.

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 * //<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 28pt;">Day Seven //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Today will be their last day in Zurich; the couples will head to Zurich’s local mountain tower at Uetilberg area and experience the height of 871metres above the sea. The mountain affords an impressive panoramic view of the city, the lake and the Alps. This place might be a great time to take last beautiful pictures before their departure. Then the couple will head to the Zurich Airport to return to Toronto.

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This museum shows the culture and history of Swiss people. It is also a beautiful place to visit at night, since it is surrounded by a lake and is a good place to take pictures outside the building, with it medieval-like architecture. The museum has all the culture of Zurich, Switzerland, it contains religious art. Artifacts that were from the 4th millennium B.C, it also has large display of medieval clothing, silverware, weapons and armour. (Frommers) Photo: Switzerland Trips, Swiss National Museum photo ||  ||  ||
 * ** Part D: Visuals ** ||  ||
 * This is a picture of **Lake Zurich**, one of Zurich’s main attractions. It is located in the south-western part of the canton of Zurich. As you could see, a lot of companies use this lake for transportation and Lake Zurichis one of Switzerlandand also Zurich’s main way of manufacturing items. Furthermore, as the picture shows, the water is very pure and beautiful, it is known for the high water quality and cleanliness throughout the world. The lake’s water is important for tourists, citizens and also honeymoon couples since the water from the lake is purified and distributed into Zurich’s water system. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Photo: Concierge Photos  ||   || [[image:zurich_008p.jpg]] ||
 * **Street Parade** is a very memorable and delightful event in Zurich; it is an annual summer parade for everyone to attend, mainly held around August 8. This parade is unlike others; it gathers everyone, from everywhere and allows them to unite all the cultures! The parade is attended by many people and shows the culture of Zurich, Switzerland. It is also the second most attended techno-parade in Europe and as of 2004 was known as one of the largest techno parties in the world. This parade is done along the side of Lake Zurich and is a memorable parade to view the magnificent scenery. Furthermore, this parade has been going on for years, since 1992 and shows the freedom and culture of all Swiss people. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Photo: Iaeste Switzerland Photos ||  || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[[image:paradef.jpg]] ||
 * **Landesmuseum (Swiss National Museum)**
 * This is a **map** of Switzerland and the neighbouring nations that surround Switzerland. Inside Switzerland (the country) Zurich is found. You can clearly see and name the lakes in one glance, furthermore the most important Lake’s are shown. This map also zooms out, clearly pointing to Zurich inside Switzerland. Photo: World Travel Guide Photo ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[[image:32C8643A-7933-11DB-BA83-F975770E4413.gif]] ||