From late November onwards, Zurich transforms into a winter wonderland bathed in shimmering Christmas lights. The scent of mulled wine drifts through cobbled alleys lined with festive markets, while ...

When it comes to Europe's best Christmas markets, Zurich in Switzerland isn't exactly seen as one of the strong contenders. However, my friends and I chose it for a weekend away because we wanted to ...

A Christmas Village (Wienachtsdorf) takes over Sechseläutenplatz in central Zurich by the lake every year, with a festive market, public ice rink, food, drink and entertainment. The market features ...

At this time of year, Zurich Hauptbahnhof starts filling up with British skiers rushing between trains in the hope of getting to the slopes as quickly as possible. But they're missing a lot.

The best time to visit Zurich is between June and September, when average temperatures, which hover in the high 70s, make lake and river swimming possible. December, January and February (the winter ...

Zurich adores Christmas, and it’s a truly lovely experience to wander through the city’s many Christmas markets, starting with the biggest – the 150 stalls of the Christkindlimarkt in the main train ...