Essentials

Getting there: Among the airlines flying from the UK to Zurich are SWISS and British Airways from Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester.

Where to stay: The 25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse is 10-minutes from Zurich Hauptbahnhof station. Rooms are stylish and the breakfast is excellent. Ask for mountain views. 25hours-hotels. com/hotels/zuerich/langstrasse

How to do it: A Zürich Card covers public transport, entry to museums, discounts at shops and free surprises at top bars and restaurants like Sprüngli at Paradeplatz. The Zürich City Guide app is available now. zuerich.com/zurichcard