Zurich

Fly to Zurich from £139.

Blue Islands offer a direct flight to the financial capital of Switzerland, Zurich. The first class service on the swiss routes will always make you feel special with a complimentary champagne lunch on-board.

As well as being the home of many headquarters of leading international companies, Switzerland's largest city is also a major contemporary art and shopping destination. Important artworks are displayed in the Kunsthaus and the Rietberg Museum, while Chagall's stained-glass windows in the Fraumunster are well worth seeing.

Why not sample some traditional Swiss food in the many superb restaurants Zurich has to offer? Zurich is said to have a rather impressive bar scene, so you can really let your hair down. The city has so much variety and it's easy to get around, as public transport is excellent and there is a free bike-hire system.

As a lifestyle capital on the water, Zurich offers the unique mix of discovery, pleasure, nature and culture. The finest culinary highlights, unlimited shopping pleasure, over 50 museums and more than 100 galleries, Switzerland's liveliest nightlife, numerous events and countless green oases in the centre of the city tempt guests to linger and enjoy.

You may not be aware that Zurich is one of the world's biggest international hubs for worldwide airline travel - served by no fewer than 120 airlines, operating flights throughout North America, the Middle East and Asia. Why bother with Gatwick or Heathrow connections? Zurich airport is modern, spacious, efficient and user friendly. Next time you're planning an international trip, consider starting your trip with our flight to Zurich, saving you time, money and stress!

To see what's on and for more information, go to the Zurich Tourist Board website.

To find out more information about Zurich airport you can visit their website.

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LEISURE EVENTS

14-18 MARCH. GIARDINAZURICH.

Swiss garden and lifestyle exhibition. For more information, click here.

15-16 APRIL. SECHSELAUTEN.

Zurich's traditional spring festival. The celebrations start with a colourful children's procession. This is followed by the main festival on Monday: people in historical guild costumes, 500 horses, 30 marching bands, together with 50 carriages and coaches parade through the city centre to Sechselauten-Platz on Lake Zurich. There, at 6pm, the 'Bloog'-a symbolic snowman-is set on fire. For more information, click here.

22 APRIL 2012. ZURICH MARATHON

42.195 km along Zürich's lakefront. The beautifully varied route has almost no ascents, with less than 30 metres of climbing, making possible fast race times. Spectators and athletes can expect numerous festivities in the lakeside towns, as well as a large marquee and a children's paradise in the Landiwiese meadow. For more information, click here.

22 MAY. KREISLAUF 4 + 5, LANGSTRASSE STREET.

Keen shoppers explore Zurich's arty four and five districts at a kind of 'open weekend' for fashionistas. Centred on Langstrasse Street, around 60 boutiques hold special events. Food and drink is on hand while you browse contemporary fashion and homeware. For more information. click here.

15 JUNE-8 JULY. ZURICH FESTIVAL.