Zurich districts
The districts of Zurich are visible on the city map - there they are represented by 12 large districts, which are subdivided into smaller ones. The districts of Zurich are Oerlikon, Schwamendingen, Altstadt, Vidikon, Aussersihl, Oberstrasse, Hottingen, Riesbach and others.
Description and attractions of the main areas
- Altstadt: going for a walk through the Old Town, you should sit in a cafe on the Limmat embankment, take a ride on the Polybahn funicular (it will take you to the observation deck, from where you can take beautiful photographs), explore the City Hall (it is an example of the Baroque style; in the inner the decoration is decorated in the form of stucco molding, ornaments on the ceiling, crystal chandeliers; and in front of the Town Hall there is the first street lamp in the city), St.Peter's Cathedral (guests are invited to admire the wooden carvings in the interior, the church organ and crystal chandeliers; on the first Saturdays of the month you can visit organ music concerts, and on Wednesdays - at free meditations), the house in which Lenin lived when he was in Zurich, the Fraumünster cathedrals (it is worth admiring Chagall's stained glass compositions in the form of biblical subjects and Bodmer's frescoes, as well as attending chamber and organ music concerts ) and Grossmünster (an example of Romanesque architecture; the Reformation Museum is open here; on last Fridays month at 22:00, those who wish have the opportunity to go on a tour of the church, accompanied by a guide + climb the tower of the cathedral to admire the night city).
- Niederdorf: this area is located in the Old Town and, in addition to cafes and restaurants, sheltered the city library on its territory (it is a repository of 5,000,000 items, including manuscripts, maps and printed volumes).
- Zurich-West: formerly the area was famous for factories and plants, but today shops, clubs and galleries have opened in their place. Schiffbau is a major cultural center of the area - those who wish to attend jazz concerts, theater performances and other events are invited here..
Where to stay for tourists
In order to save money, tourists are recommended to stay in the Oerlikon area, the advantages of living in which are the availability of cheap and comfortable hotels, a nearby sports stadium and grocery stores with reasonable prices. In addition, there is a weekly fair. “Messe-Zurich”, if you wish, you can relax in a local park, and the city's sights can be reached in just 10 minutes by tram.
Still, the best area for accommodating travelers is the Old Town (living here will be comfortable even for shopaholics - they will be located next to the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street). Hotel Otter stands out from the mid-range hotels, and Hotel Kindli stands out from the higher price range. Is your budget unlimited? Pay attention to the hotel “Widder Hotel”.
