Zurich - the little Big City

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Tuesday June 4th - Friday June 7th, 2024

Scot wanted to go see the Alps, so we detoured into Zurich, Switzerland for a few days. This turned out to be one of our favorite places! My friend and Swiss expert, Yvonne, made some recommendations, so we went to Interlaken and Uetliberg, where she is from. They were both very sweet and awesome towns to visit. Interlaken is a small town between two lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. It is a hub for adventure sports, but you can also see some beautiful mountains from this spot. Uetliberg is Zurich's mountain, with beautiful views of the city and even the Alps on a clear day!

Zurich has a most impressive tram system for public transportation. It's also a very walkable town, which I like. But the most endearing feature is the charming people. Everyone was so friendly and nice and very helpful. It seems like a very safe city too, without the fear of scams or pick pockets. 

Lindt Chocolates is in Zurich and we were hoping to get a tour of the factory. All sold out! But what they did have available was FAR better! We made our own chocolate bars and learned about the Lindt-Sprungli history as well! I would highly recommend this class. FYI - The chocolates are now only known as Lindt while the Sprungli name is now associated with pastry shops all over - they have the best little macaroons!

 

Welcome to Zurich!
Scot is happy to be going to the "Alps."
Lakeside view
Chilling while the kids dip their feet in the lake.
Old railroad tracks
I love going to grocery stores in different countries and checking out the different foods. This grocery store had an avocado ripeness meter! I have to say, MY avocado ripeness meter was spot on.
Swans in the lake!
Scot and I enjoying a little drink after a stroll.
Lindt Chocolates!
Lindt has a HUGE chocolate fountain in the main hallway. Don't worry, you can not touch the chocolate. . .
Budding chocolatiers!
Can you guess whose is whose?
In Uetliberg we did a hike called Planetweg or the Planet Trail. It starts with the sun and shows the depictions of the other planets in order based on their distance from the sun.
Earth is so tiny!
We stopped at Uto Kulm for a quick bite and to climb the tower to see a 360 view of Zurich and the surrounding area.
Beautiful views! Can even see the Alps far in the distance.
Uto Kulm Tower - not sure what the official name is. . .
Zurich
Scot and Max on a bridge by Bahnofquai HB
Beautiful buildings in Zurich
I think this is the Lindenhof, but I'm not sure. It's the view from the Limmat.
I didn't realize these birds were fake til I noticed the strings holding them.
Drinks on the train. . . .

 

 

This article was updated on June 17, 2024

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