Like the reflection of an elegant crescent on the ground lies between the Swiss Alps surprisingly beautiful Lake Zurich. Indeed, this reservoir is crescent-shaped, and for the right to get at least a piece of its idyllic coast today, as well as many years ago, three cantons - Schwitz, St. Gallen and Zurich are fighting at once.

At the present time one of the purest Switzerland is considered an ideal place to relax not only among the bohemian and wealthy public, but also in the circles of yachtsmen, divers, fans of trekking and fans of "excursion", as well as among ordinary tourists with children. Lake Zurich is able to offer something special, everyone.

However, it should be borne in mind that Lake Zurich is not the most "spa" in Switzerland, despite the surrounding beauty, clean water and impressive dimensions: 40 km in length. The infrastructure of beach recreation here is poorly developed, the grass beaches are mostly not equipped. There are virtually no spa towns, as such. Tourists go here mainly to take a walk along the old streets of Zurich and the picturesque surroundings
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How to get here

Direct flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Zurich airport Petersburg. It is also easily accessible by train from the cities of Switzerland and European capitals. From Zurich to the chosen resort town, you can go by train (the railway line runs from both banks) or on a rented car.

The steamships of Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, its fleet numbering 17 vessels, including two old and very beautiful steamboats: Stadt Zürich (1909) and Stadt Rapperswil (1914). The ferry service is on the ferries between Horgen and Mailen, five ferries of the company Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen AG run every 10 minutes

From April to October, cruises take place on Lake Zurich. The main point of their departure is the berth of Burliplatz in Zurich. The duration of such a water trip is from 1, 5 hours. Boat trips also take place along the river Limat from the lake.

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Lieten, Upstream Limat, a popular place for swimming among the "golden" youth of Zurich

Upper and Lower Lakes

immediately choose the right place for recreation, it is worth knowing that this pond is divided into two lakes. Shallow Upper (Obersee) will be of little interest for fans to dive underwater or sail, but here the fishermen feel great - it is covered with reeds among which flocks of colorful fish twist. But here is the Lower Lake (Untersee) - a paradise for yachtsmen and divers, it reaches a depth of 143 m, and its width varies from 1 to 4 km.

Divides all this splendor of the spit at Gurden, which connects to a railway dam with a cape Rapperswil

Rest on Lake Zurich

So what can the lake of Zurich offer tourists? First of all, of course, at the very least, but the possibilities for swimming are . Here clean water and grassy lawn beaches, on which it is so nice to lie in the summer with a volume, for example, Nabokova . Kids will like a shallow entrance to the water, parents - a wide choice of water entertainments . And this will be the second point "for" visiting the lake . Yachting, diving, water skiing, windsurfing, fishing - mandatory entertainment points for all holiday-makers on Lake Zurich . Active outdoor activities - this is already the third . Swiss Alps give a lot in zmozhnostey for trekking: quality equipped hiking trails with spectacular views of the surrounding area - the highlight of this region .Finally, the mass of ancient castles, churches and cities is an excellent opportunity to combine cognitive recreation with the beach . (Among the romantics or honeymooners the islands of Zurich Lake - Lutzelau and Ufenau .)

Lieten, Upstream Limat, a popular place for swimming among the "golden" youth of Zurich.

The holidays and events stand apart from all the advantages of this region. For example, the famous street parade, which takes place every first Saturday in August, after which the World Festival of Avant-garde Art starts. Enchantingly finishes the pleiad of must-visit festivals, the wine fair "Expo" in Zurich's port. Photo of Lake Zurich (12)