Learn German in Zurich

SHOPPING PARADISE ON THE BAHNHOFSTRASSE
Most sightseeing highlights in Zurich are located in and around the historic city quarter. On the right side of the old city, one can find the historic City Hall built in Renaissance style, the Roman Grossmuenster church, and the Zunfthaeuser (guild houses) along the Limmat Quay, all warranting a visit. The tower at the Grossmuenster church is open to the public and offers a good view over the historic quarter. On the left side of the Limmat Quay, it is worthwhile to wander through the old alleys, lined with houses built during the Middle Ages. The Fraumuenster church and the Gothic Augustiner church are also definitely worth a visit. The most famous street in Zurich is the Bahnhofstrasse, which leads from the train station to the lake. The street is lined with many banks and exclusive boutiques and jewellers, a pure joy for those who love to shop. Merchants looking to open a shop in this area must reach deep into their pockets, as the rent can be as high as CHF7,500 per square metre per year. So not only is retail space along the Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive in Swizterland, but it is also more expensive than space anywhere in Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne or Berlin.