The region around Zurich
This region is part of what is called the 'Schweizer Mittelland', or Swiss Plateau. The landscape is relatively flat. The region is located between the Jura mountains in the north-west and the Alps in the south-east. Bern is part of the Swiss Plateau as well.
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What to expect of this region
Even though the landscape is relatively flat, this is Switzerland, so there are still 'peaks' of almost 1000 m high.
The city of Zurich is the main point of interest for tourists in this region, and absolutely worth a visit. Of course there's much more to see. If you want to visit the Alps, then you best base yourself somewhere else, like in nearby Central Switzerland.
Zurich is the main entry point to Switzerland for plane travelers, as Zurich airport is the main international airport.
TOWNS IN THIS REGION
Zurich
Plenty of museums, luxury shopping in the Bahnhofstrasse and a lively town center with a wide choice of restaurants.
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SUBREGIONS IN THIS REGION