From paddleboarding on the lake to a world-class zoo, via picnics, chocolate and easy mountain day trips, Switzerland’s biggest city is so much more than a financial hub
And it’s 12 points from us for the charming Swiss city that’s top of the scoreboard for carousing, cuisine and culture (not to mention fountain swimming)
With more than 1,300 outdoor works ranging from medieval to Modernist and multimedia, the Swiss city is a treat for art lovers
The storied fine-dining destination — where the walls are filled with a world-class collection of Modernist masterpieces — celebrates its centenary next week
Make short work of some serious climbs on a route that takes in lakeside villages and Alpine passes
Two days of culture, cuisine and — of course — football
The highlights of the cultural calendar for the spring and beyond in Europe’s ‘most liveable city’
Superb pistes are an hour or two away from the Swiss finance hub
For decades the city was a haven for artists, writers and composers in exile — as well as the occasional revolutionary. Here’s where to follow in their footsteps
A deep dive into one of the best cities in the world for urban dipping
Top tips for a city full of surprises, ranging from Chagall in a church to a Giacommeti in a police station, via a lakeside Le Corbusier masterpiece
Enzo Enea’s friendship with his Cistercian landladies has helped establish a Swiss ‘Tree Museum’ – and inspired an installation at this year’s Art Basel
The city’s streets are a goldmine for fans of modernist fonts and graphic design. Just look around you — and up
This playful green space pays tribute to the city’s industrial heritage while expressing its forward-facing take on urban renewal
These two-wheeled adventures into the Swiss heartland skirt lakes, cross mountain passes and take in hamlets and fairytale castles
The Swedish former financier and founder of Trunk Clothiers starts his weekend with Bircher muesli and a swim – and ends it in a sauna
