Zurich is located in northern Switzerland and sits along the banks of the picturesque Limmat River. The city is made up of 12 "Kreise" (the German word for circle, but meaning districts).

International consulting firm Mercer recently ranked Zurich as the best location for expats based on economic, social, and environmental factors. The company released its annual Quality of Living ...

The best time to visit Zurich is between June and September, when average temperatures, which hover in the high 70s, make lake and river swimming possible. December, January and February (the ...