Flights to Zurich with Air France

Zurich has a number of interesting festivals and attractions for the visitor

Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland, and is situated in the North of the country and just next to Lake Zürich. The wider urban area has an estimated 2 million people living in it. During the cold winters, its proximity to the winter sports region of the impressive Alps makes it an ideal city to visit as part of a skiing or snowboarding holiday. For more family fun and active adventures, the Dolder Sports area has mini-golf, swimming and other activities. Zürich is a global financial centre, and it is the home of the headquarters of most Swiss banks. There are also events throughout the year to visit and enjoy. The Zurich Film Festival is on at the end of September, and shows the work of many up-and-coming film directors. There is a Street Parade in August with modern, techno music, while the Kunst Zürich is an international contemporary arts fair.

You can make the most of Zurich by flying with Air France on its regular long-distance flights to Zurich. Enjoy your journey with the benefit of a blanket, pillow, and entertainment including games, films, and music on a personal video screen. It is possible to book online to buy your airplane ticket, as well as change the details of your reservation, including personalised options for food, the seating and preferred cabin size. It's possible to complete an online check-in up to 30 hours before the flight leaves. The Flying Blue program allows you to earn points towards future flights and other travel items.

Zurich's transport options include buses, trams and trains, boats across the lake and a cable car. Swiss German is the main language, but there are also many who speak Italian, English or French living in the city.

Zurich has many museums and beautiful parks to visit

There are many attractions to enjoy during your stay in Zürich, and much to learn about the beautiful country of Switzerland. For example, the Swiss National Museum contains many artefacts that tell the story of the country's history, including stained glass, costumes and weapons. The Museum of Design focuses on industrial design and architecture, as well as more traditional crafts. The Uhrenmuseum Beyer documents the history of the watchmaking, as might be expected of a Swiss city, and shows a collection of ancient timekeeping methods such as water clocks, sundials and hourglasses. There are a number of other interesting attractions, such as the North America Native Museum, which displays art and interesting objects from the Native American and Inuit cultures. To see fine works of art, there is the Zürich Museum of Art, which contains classic Modern artwork such as Picasso and Munch. The Rietberg Museum contains a variety of artefacts from Eastern and African sources.

A trip to the beautiful surroundings of the Lake is a must for any traveler. There are a number of beautiful parks and open spaces to visit during your stay in Zurich. The Botanical Garden is said to house over 3 million different plants. The Chinese Garden contains bamboo and other local plants.

A great place for a view over the whole city of Zürich is on the hill of Uetliberg, which you can travel to via train.