Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is the country’s cultural and commercial centre. It has a population of 376,815, and most of the occupants speak German. The city is considered to have the best quality of life in the world. Zurich boasts a huge and varied range of cultural experiences to visitors, and has many festivals, performing arts and a varied nightlife to offer.

It is situated central northern area of Switzerland and is 30 kilometres north of the Alps. It has an European climate with highs of 24 C in the summer months and lows of -4 C in the winter.