Beautiful chocolate store and cafe. Everything is about or produced with cocoa beans: movies, music, shower gel, soap, candles etc.

Chocomotion, Marktgasse 9, 8001 Zurich.
phone: +41 (0)43 288 09 88
station: tram 4 or 15 until "Rathaus"

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The train doors shut 10 seconds before the scheduled departure time, efficiency we Brits can only dream of.

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If you plan to travel using Swiss trains (and I would recommend this) then you could consider buying something called a 'halb-tax' before you purchase any tickets.

It costs around 200chf (that might be a year or so out of date) but once you have it you can purchase train tickets - first or second class - at half price.

So, for example, a trip from Zurich to Milan in first-class would drop from around 300 to 150 chf.

So, if you plan to travel, say, more than three times it pays for itself. I have another tip of a similar nature: Swiss trains are a lot cleaner, newer and better serviced than Italian ones, so if you are travelling from Switzerland to Italy (which is a great journey) then either ask at the ticket counter who is the operator, try to get 'SBB' trains (the Swiss ones) rather than TrenItalia.

Another good operator is CISAlpino which I believe is some kind of joint operation.

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The Rheinfalls is the largest waterfall in Europe. Located about 1/2 hour by car and under 1 hour by train from Zurich, they are a great day trip when you are visiting this pretty city. What is particularly interesting is how close you can get to the falls. There is a platform extending out over the water so that you can feel the power of the water as it rushes beneath you. If you still have not had enough, you can take a boat excursion right to the foot of the falls and even disembark and climb stairs to the top of a huge rock that is sitting squarely in the middle of the falls. For the less adventurous, there is a nice cafe that is well positioned so that you can enjoy watching the others while you stay warm inside.
For photos and a video, click the link below.

www.travelswise.com/rheinfallssteinamrhein.htm

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For a super quick two-day weekend’s skiing, fly to Zurich and head to Flumserberg. With just a 45-minute transfer, you could fly in on a Saturday morning and hit the slopes by lunch. While its very much a local resort and you're unlikely to hear any other Brits, there's some nice off-piste in the tree line and plenty of winter hiking or husky sledging for non skiers. Best of all, the views are stunning.

www.flumserberg.ch

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It's a chocolate factory shop and has super bargains on chocolate.

Lindt Shop, Seestrasse 204, 8802 Kilchberg
Tel : +41 44 716 22 33
Kilchberg can be reached via suburban train.
www.zvv.ch for timetables

www.lindt.com

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Memorable dining experience in a very comfortable atmosphere with attentive service and excellent eclectic cuisine.

Widdergasse 5
Tel: 41 44 211 56 65
www.restaurant-lumiere.ch

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This small restaurant in Zurich-Wipkingen offers delicious Asian dishes. It feels like being at home, with personalised service from your own chef. Anthony Carlos, from the Philippines, offers serious a Asian menu with homemade specialties. Check as well the monthly events. Recommended for lovers of gourmet, but you will need to make reservations, as the place is small (max. 25 seats).

Nordstrasse 199, near Zurich-Wipkingen train station, and about 5 minutes from the main train station (Zurich HB), or you can catch bus no. 46;
tel: 043 539 76 79;
email: info@anthonyskitchen.ch
www.anthonyskitchen.ch

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The best zoo I have ever been too. Its layout and enclosures are fantastic. There is also a special Amazon dome.

You must take the tram from Banhofstrasse up the hill and it is a short walk from there

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It is a small restaurant in the style of a French bistro with undoubtedly the best steak and french fries available in the city (I have lived in Zurich for 2 years). The service and ambience are excellent, look out for Alessandro the manager/owner who is extremely friendly. House wines are always excellent, no need to chose from the wine menu. For non-steak lovers the king prawns, chicken tarragon and mussels are all wonderful. Try the lemon tart for desert.

Lumière
Widdergasse 5
8001 Zürich
Telefon: 01 211 56 65
info@restaurant-lumiere.ch
(Centrally located, just next to the Widder hotel)

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Best Asian restaurant in town ("wild, young, simple, sexy"). Good place to meet other party-goers since on the long wooden tables you can't hide. Try the Japanese soups or the curries. My favourite is the "Red Thai Curry".

Langstrasse 197 (in the lively red light district in Kreis 4); www.lilys.ch

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