Trip to Switzerland: Day 1 - Zurich
Zurich is a busy cosmopolitan. We got to Zurich from London at 11am local time. We headed straight for Rhine Falls. To get there we took a train from Zurich Flughafen (Airport) to Neuhof. We walked along the Rhine river for about 3 kms to reach the Rhine falls. Rhine falls is not very high. But the speed of the river makes up for this. There are 2 huge rocks at the bottom of the falls which add to the scenic beauty. We took some snaps and got back to Neuhof.
We took a bus to the nearest big station - Schaufhaussen and from there a train to Zurich main station.
It was 4pm by the time we used Zurich again. Went to the tourism office and collected a local map and directions to important sites in the city. With the aid of the map we walked from one place to another.
Zurich a small town. Most important places are close to the city centre. We walked along Bahnhofstrasse (the shopping hub) to start with. Purchased some delicious Italian cookies in a shop close by. Walked along Lake Zurich to the cathedral. There were some beautfiul painted glasses on the side of one of the churches. We moved on to Operahaus where plays are staged.
There's not much to see in Zurich apart from this. One can shop for chocolates and watches though.
We got back to the city centre and took the bahn (tram No. 7) to Morgentel, which is where the Jugendherberge (Youth Hostel) is. We checked in and spent the night there.
Youth hostels are present all over Switzerland. I would sincerely recommend this to backpackers on a tight budget. Bed and breakfast costs 35 CHF (17 GBP). Breakfast is sumptuous and tasty too.
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