Unfolding from the banks of the superbly clear\u00a0Limmat\u00a0River sits Switzerland\u2019s financial hub, but there\u2019s so much more to this intriguing metropolis than pressed suits and banking. There\u2019s an atmospheric old town, for starters, but innovative restaurants and hip\u00a0cafes\u00a0are also constantly springing up, attracting a more relaxed crowd.<\/p>\n
And on clear days, when the majestic Alps provide a near-magical backdrop, this supremely\u00a0walkable\u00a0city comes into its own. With an abundance of leafy parks, flawlessly manicured gardens, creative architecture and thought-provoking museums, it\u2019s become the ideal unexpected destination for a short break. Here\u2019s how to make the most of 24 hours in\u00a0Zurich, from morning through to night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Barefoot dancing, lake dips and compelling cuisine await in Switzerland\u2019s most inspiring city<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":13975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1097,1096,150,166],"class_list":["post-13973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-24-hour-itineraries","tag-cities","tag-switzerland","tag-zurich","destinations-switzerland","destinations-zurich","subcategories-alternative-city-breaks","inspirations-city"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n