Zurich - Blue Islands

HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
ZURICH
DESTINATION
Zurich
GARDEN RESTAURANT
 GARDEN RESTAURANT
 HOTEL RUTLI
The Hotel Rütli is a popular business and leisure hotel in the center of
Zurich. Hotel staff are passionate hosts and aim to pamper and surprise
their guests. Take the City Rooms, for example. These 12 rooms have been
designed by graffiti artists and an overnight stay in one of them is sure to
be a unique experience.
The hotel is located close to Zurich’s charming Old Town. A wide range of
shopping opportunities, numerous restaurants und bars, various museums,
cinemas and theaters, as well as the lakeside boardwalk and the main train
station, are all within easy walking distance.
rutli.ch
As well as being the home of many
headquarters of leading international
companies, Switzerland’s largest city
is also a major contemporary art and
shopping destination.
Augustinergasse is one of Zurich’s most
beautiful old, narrow streets with its
many colourfully painted oriel windows;
it connects bustling Bahnhofstrasse
with the St Peterhofstatt ‘oasis’ in the
picturesque Old Town.
 HAUS ZUM RÜDEN
The Haus zum Rüden is situated in the heart of the old town close to the
Bahnhofstrasse/Paradeplatz. The unique Gothic decor of the Restaurant
promises an eventful gastronomic experience in a genuine historic
ambience with the wainscoted ceiling with beams eleven meters in length.
hauszumrueden.ch
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
 ST. PETER
St. Peter’s Church is adorned with the largest clock face in Europe. Its
circumference measures 28.5 feet. There are five bells dating from 1880 in
the tower - the largest one weighs over six tons without its clapper. From
the Middle Ages until 1911, the church tower served as a fire lookout point.
Make sure you see it at night when lit and reflected on the Limmat River.
EVENTS
 28 MAR-6 APR. THRILLER - LIVE AT THEATRE 11.
Thriller - Live is a spectacular show celebrating the career of the world's
greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson, and brings to life on stage the
distinctive high-energy dancing style and unmistakable sound of the
King of Pop’s greatest hits.
 1-2 APR. GLOBAL FEMALE LEADERS SUMMIT 2014.
The Global Female Leaders Summit 2014 at the Dolder Grand brings
together high-achieving leaders from all over the world. It gives focus
to new ways of thinking and presents aspects we think we already
understand from a new and unfamiliar perspective.
This summit enables women to start a dialogue; women who shape
their societies and their organisations – women who make their mark.
The Global Female Leaders Summit 2014 covers a wide range of aspects,
from the vital questions of the world economy to initiatives which
demonstrate exemplary actions in times of crisis. It directs attention to
new markets and fields of action for companies and regions, enables the
joint exploration of visions and strategies, and extends the boundaries
of previous knowledge.
 28 MAR-6 APR. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.
The tickets for the '20/20 Experience Tour' by Justin Timberlake are
among the fastest selling and most sought after tickets and ABC
Production has managed to win Justin Timberlake for an additional
concert in Zurich. The highly decorated and award-winning president
of pop is at the Zurcher Hallenstadion to pay his respects and hijack the
audience into his musical empire.
AIRPORT INFO
 HOTEL SEIDENHOF
The Hotel Seidenhof is a popular hotel in a top location in Zurich. You will
soon feel at home here thanks to the hotel’s practical and comfortably
furnished rooms combined with friendly and uncomplicated service that
always remains very professional.
The hotel is located directly adjacent to Zurich’s famous Bahnhofstrasse with
its diverse shopping possibilities. The lakeside boardwalk, numerous restaurants,
bars, trendy eateries and cinemas are all within easy walking distance.
A lunchtime or evening meal in the hotel’s trendy casual Asian Dining
restaurant Mishio with its unique garden oasis, is particularly recommended.
seidenhof.ch
THE DOLDER GRAND
The bright, cosmopolitan Garden Restaurant is open all day, every day,
serving light, European cuisine and modern Swiss interpretations.
Executive Chef Gion Fetz prepares a menu that always reflects the
seasonal specialities. In the summer the large panoramic sun terrace
invites you to dine in the open air whilst the lounge area is the perfect
place for drinks, a glass of wine or snacks.
thedoldergrand.com
CHECK-IN. Opens 2 hours before departure. Closes 40 minutes before departure.
TAXIS. Airport taxi rank in front of Arrivals 1 and 2. A taxi from Zurich airport
to central Zurich costs approx CHF 50.
BUSES & TRAINS. Frequent train service from the airport to Zurich main
station. Tel: 051 222 73 27 or see www.sbb.ch. For buses see www.vbg.ch.
CAR HIRE. All leading car rental agencies can be found in the car rental
centre on the upper floor of the Airport Shopping Mall.
PARKING. Short and long term parking available at the airport.
www.zurich-airport.com
Blue Islands flies to Zurich from from
Jersey with connections from Guernsey.