Zürich

The legendary Kronenhalle's former patrons include big names such as Picasso, Chagall and Miró (whose original paintings still adorn the walls today - chances are, you may be dining within arm's reach from precious artwork). Kronenhalle is a world-renowned establishment that's been around for nearly a century, consistently delivering superb quality Swiss/French cuisine and above par service.

Blinde Kuh is a restaurant run by blind people and in almost complete darkness. This is your chance to experience first-hand what it is like to be blind. Here you must trust your nose, your mouth, your ears and your hands. You will be amazed. Who said we eat with our eyes? The menu changes every week and it is necessary to book several weeks in advance.

At Hotel Adler you can find Adler’s Swiss Chuchi that serves really good traditional Swiss national dishes, enjoyed in a rustic atmosphere. Their selection of cheese, and cheese fondue, are the main attractions. The restaurant draws both locals and tourists alike.

Situated near the city centre, Saigon serves various authentic dishes from southern Vietnam. On the menu, you will find the pho soup with your ingredients of choice, noodle dishes, salads and much more. If the weather permits, enjoy your yummy food on the outdoor seating area.

In the Niederdorf centre, the Old Town, you can find this pasta restaurant with hearty dishes. The appetisers and market-fresh salads are very popular and appealing. Daily specials and highlights of the month add a welcoming twist to the menu.

Attached to the main train station, this excellent vegetarian restaurant serves hot dishes, various salads, chutneys and desserts inspired by Asian cuisine. They also have vegan food, including a great quality buffet with plenty to choose from.

The 15th-century location adds flavour to this beer hall where sausages are the main attractions. Here you can find more than a dozen different kinds of sausages, the biggest one being one metre long. The recipes are almost all based on recipes cultivated and modernised over generations.

If you are looking for local beer and tasty sausages, you should be more than satisfied with a lunch or dinner at Lindenhofkeller. This restaurant dates back to 1860 and serves various delights to tourists, business men and locals.

This trendy area invites you to stroll around tiny shops that offers everything from international fashion brands to local labels and from second-hand to high fashion. There is even a market hall, housing more than 30 vendors where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables or why not enjoy a coffee in one of the cafes along the Viadukt Arches.

A shop like no other. The Dada movement started in this building and still today the spirit of Dada is kept alive. In the shop you can get the perfect souvenirs for art lovers, they sell Dada products as well as objects from young designers. If you are looking for a unique design, that unusual item, then this is the shop to head for.

Use to be an industrial-age paper mill, today a shopping and leisure centre, featuring 80 shops that boasts everything from fashion, shoes, cosmetic to electronics including restaurants, a hotel, a spa and cinema. They even have a Minicity Sihlcity, their own childcare facilities, where the parents can leave their kids for one or two hours while shopping in stores like C&A, Desigual, Esprit, Gant, H&M, The Body Shop and Tommy Hilfiger.

Maiuki offers stylish fashion and accessories from young designers and newcomers. If you are looking for unique and handmade products, this is the place to look for it, the perfect souvenir to bring back home.

The House of Brands, also called Jelmoli, is situated near Zurich main station. It is Zurich's largest premium department store with many top-quality brands for men, women and children. Inside, you will find fashion items, accessories, shoes, sport articles and home products. Below ground level, there is a well-known Food Market.

A wide range of different stores invites visitors to come in and stroll, Glatt Shopping Mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Switzerland. And if you get hungry, just visit one of the many culinary outlets. There is around 100 stores selling the latest fashion, jewellery, toys, electronic goods and cosmetics.

Over 50 different stores fulfil nearly every wish, whether you are looking for sportswear, or a suit, you will find it in Letzipark. They have everything from fashion wear, shoes, furniture, and stationery to electronic specialists. The shopping centre includes a choice of seven different snack bars and restaurants when wishing for a break.

Beyer Chronometrie is the oldest watch shop in Switzerland. The family business has been around for 250 years and is currently owned by the seventh generation. Beyer is also one of the leading names in luxury watches.