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The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich, on Paradeplatz Square.

This 185-year-old grand hotel has been reborn as a Mandarin Oriental

Considered Zurich’s oldest hotel, famous past entries in the guest books include the composers Franz Liszt and Felix Mendelssohn as well as Charles Dickens.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Zurich is so much more than cute clocks, spires and steeples and lovely walks.

Zurich, Switzerland, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Zurich is so much more than cute clocks, spires and steeples and lovely walks.

  • by Brian Johnston
Zurich Airport just works – that's all there is to it.

Airport review: Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland is clean, spacious and efficient

It might not have the eye-popping features of the big Middle East and Asian hubs, but Zurich's airport works.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Zurich,Switzerland - 06-05-2018 : the waiting hall in Zurich Airport, also known as Kloten Airport, is the largest international airport of Switzerland. 

Airport review: Zurich Airport, Switzerland

Far better than any major American, British or Australian airport coping with this many planes a day.

  • by Steve Meacham
Business-class seats on Swiss International Air Lines'
Boeing 777-300ERs are flatbed, and there's a compartment for shoes and a drawer beneath the TV screen for other items.

Airline review: Swiss International Air Lines business class, Zurich to Hong Kong

I could just about move house with the generous checked-in luggage allowance of two bags up to 32 kilograms each.

  • by Andrew Bain
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Artist Brett Weir, who met his partner in Zurich.

An expat's guide to Zurich, Switzerland

There's much to enjoy in this cosmopolitan city, but whatever you do, don't be late.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Tender veal and mushrooms with roesti at Zurcher Geschnetzeltes.

Zurich, places to eat: Seven dishes you must try, according to Chef David Kruger

Lindt chocolate mousse and grass-fed deer are two of this chef's go-to dishes.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Marktgasse Hotel, Zurich. The building dates back eight centuries.

Marktgasse Hotel, Zurich review: The modern hotel that's 800 years old

This is a perfect spot from which to explore compact Zurich.

  • by Craig Platt
There are 62 business class and eight first class seats on board the Swiss Boeing 777.

Airline review: Swiss Boeing 777 business class, Hong Kong to Zurich

About half of this large Boeing 777 is taken up by premium seating. But there's a good reason.

  • by Craig Platt
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