Switzerland's biggest city was once known simply for its wealth, but today it's become a vibrant and fun holiday destination, with cheap holidays in Zurich increasingly popular. People have lived here since Roman times, although the city gained its greatest power in the years around 1500. It's usefully situated in north-central Switzerland, so a flight to Zurich will bring you to the edge of the appropriately-named Lake Zurich. Package holidays to Zurich make an excellent choice, with the city's compact dimensions and lively nightlife making it an easy city to like. We're sure you'll like our prices and service, too.
Getting to Switzerland is easy, since you don't need a visa for our cheap package holidays in Zurich; a valid passport will do the trick. Swiss immigration is as efficient as you'd expect, so you can enjoy a smooth start to your holiday in Zurich. The city's airport is the largest in the country and has all the services you'd expect. It's also just eight miles from the city centre, with excellent rail, tram and road links. If you smoke, be aware that smoking is mostly banned indoors, although in some areas there may be limited exemptions. For more tips, talk to us today!
When you book a flight and hotel in Zurich with us, you'll find the city's weather is generally comfortable. Summer days are a bit warmer than in the UK – July is a great month for discount holidays in Zurich and usually has afternoon highs in the mid-20s Celsius. Winters are colder than in Britain, but not excessively so, and a flight from London to Zurich won't require too much preparation. You certainly won't find the city grinding to a halt when it snows! July and August are the sunniest months, with June not far behind. On the other hand, if you're looking for dry weather, February is the month when it's least likely to rain. We're ready to take your booking at any time of year.
There's much to be said on a holiday to Zurich for simply jumping on one of the city's safe, swift trams and seeing where it takes you. Of course, there are also conventional attractions for your low-cost holidays in Zurich:
With every passing month, the city adds more interest, so keep an eye out for new attractions once you alight from your flight from Manchester to Zurich. Our attractive deals won't hurt, either!
If you're on one of our holiday deals to Zurich, it's easy to get out of the city for a change of scene. Regular trains run from the Hauptbahnhof to many areas, and Swiss roads are generally excellent. In the skiing season, Mount Titlis makes for a great challenge, but you can always supplement our flight and hotel deals to Zurich by riding the mountain's amazing revolving cable car! For souvenirs, a trip to picturesque Interlaken is a good bet; it has lovely arcades of shops as well as beautiful old wooden houses. Lucerne is also within easy reach, allowing you to see the art-lined Kapellbrücke bridge and take a relaxing cruise on a paddle steamer. In fact, book with us at eDreams and stress won't be an issue at all.
A genuine Swiss watch makes a fantastic souvenir of package holidays to Zurich, with models to suit all pockets. Try looking for brands you can't pick up in the high street at home. If your baggage allowance will stand it, a cuckoo clock is a fun and quirky gift. A great option for those with a sweet tooth is Swiss chocolate, available all over the city. The upmarket Sprüngli brand has its headquarters in Zurich, and several artisan chocolatiers produce on a smaller scale. After you've enjoyed one of our holiday packages in Zurich, pick up stunning photographic prints of the city at Zurichfoto in Kirchgasse. Let us know how we can help you today!
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