Lee’s World
Zurich, Switzerland
In September 2007, Sebastian and I flew to Zurich for a weekend - my first visit to Switzerland.
We
stayed near the airport at the Novotel. This proved an ideal base as there
was a free shuttle from the airport, and there was a tram stop into the
centre of town only a five minute walk away. The tram took around 25 minutes
to reach Lake Zurich, and ran exactly on time. The only downside was that
the hotel was being refurbished, and that the whole of the surrounding area
seemed to be a building site, as they were extending the tram lines to the
airport, and building a business park opposite.
Still, Zurich city centre proved to be quite
beautiful
with plenty of Alpine architecture, bordering Lake Zurich. The weather was
perfect and the views from the top of Grossmunster church tower well worth
the long climb.
Mornings were spent sightseeing - visiting the various churches, and viewing
the city's architecture - with afternoons relaxing in the park bordering the
lake.
Santiago Calatrava had designed the roof of the University Law Library which I had hoped to visit, but unfortunately from the ground I couldn't find it. Still, maybe next time, I'll find it.
Zurich proved to be a very relaxing choice for a weekend away from London - and the air was so clear and pure, it must have done us the world of good too.