Five top things to do in Zurich

1. Get into christmas mood. Zurich really comes alive when it is sprinkled with Festive Spirit. The melodious tones of Advent concerts intermingle with the delicious scent of items on sale at the Zurich Christmas market held in the Old Town setting. The market at the Railway Station is another must, as it is a major indoor event offering everything you will need for the most beautiful Christmas ever!
2. Get in the Swim. In Summer it would be a sin not to sit out and enjoy the breathtaking lakeside views and the banks of the river and lake shores buzz with activity. Everyone from street artists to party goers is out there having fun – and there are 40 swimming facilities – 18 of them in the open air.
3. Take a hike. In Zurich, the woods are only 10 minutes away –  no matter where you are. Lake Zurich extends into the city itself and brings the wildlife with it, so there is plenty of opportunity to see a wealth of indigenous species, including deer, squirrels, hares, foxes, woodpeckers and owls.
4. Invest in a ZurichCARD and explore the city sights. This card  provides free travel by train, bus, boat,  aerial cableway and tram. It also enables you free admission into more than 40 museums, a complementary welcome drink in numerous restaurants to accompany a meal, special car rental rates and tourist discounts. Night clubbers also enjoy free entrance to the oldest nightclub in Zurich, The Mascotte.
5. A day at the Zoo. Zurich boasts a wonderful zoo with its Zoolino pets’ corner and the indoor  Masoala Rainforest. If  you have time too, check out the Knie’s Children Zoo in Rapperswil, Goldau Nature and Animal Park and the Sihlwald Nature Centre.