Fed by crisp mountain waters, Lake Zurich once served mostly for passenger traffic and cargo transport. Today the sprawling lake counts among Switzerland's top tourist destinations, luring visitors with its sightseeing boat tours, walking paths, and lush parks, set against a chain of photogenic hills. Used to supply clean water to the surrounding cities, the lake is 40 km (25 mi) long and about 3 km (2 mi) wide. The city of Zurich wraps itself around the northwestern end of lake and provides a base for cycling tours and paddle steamer cruises along the sun-kissed and prosperous "Golden Coast." Zurich's well-developed lakefront areas boast several immaculate beaches, a big draw for active vacationers from all over the world. Work out when and for how long to visit Lake Zurich and other Zurich attractions using our handy Zurich itinerary planner.
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Serene turquois water lake. Great picnic area. Must go here. Enjoy and cherish the site. Peaceful. Locals comes here too for work breaks
Serene turquois water lake. Great picnic area. Must go here. Enjoy and cherish the site. Peaceful. Locals comes here too for work breaks more »
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We took the Short Lake Cruise when we visited in May22. It has 8 stops in total, we had the Swiss Travel Passes so it was free for us. We sat on the top floor (on the side with a table) & we ordered..... more
We took the Short Lake Cruise when we visited in May22. It has 8 stops in total, we had the Swiss Travel Passes so it was free for us. We sat on the top floor (on the side with a table) & we ordered..... more »
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