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A visit to Zürich does not have to be expensive. Whether the focus is on culture, sports, adventure, or sightseeing: the city with the world’s highest quality of life is full of surprises, even for those on a tight budget.

	Getting Around Cheaply Whether by train or by plane, those who book early always travel cheaper. more

	Free Bike Hire The sporty way of discovering Zürich: at Velogates of Züri you can hire a City-Bike free of charge. more

	ZürichCARD Free travel on all public transport, free admission to more than 40 museums and much more besides for as little as CHF 17. more

	Budget Accommodation Whether it is a backpackers’ hostel, youth hostel or cheap, out-of-town hotel, in Zürich there are places to stay to suit every wallet. more

	Zürich’s Highlights From the impressive Grossmünster church to the famous Chagall windows or a refreshing dip in Lake Zürich: Zürich’s most beautiful sights are all free of charge. more

	Zürich from on High Whether it is from the Polyterrasse at the Swiss Institute of Technology (ETH), the Lindenhof or the Urania Observatory: the best views of Zürich are to be had free of charge—but you still have to climb the stairs yourself! more

	Free Fun and Games Jump in and enjoy—a refreshing dip in Lake Zürich costs nothing. Nor is it all that the city has to offer in the way of free fun and games.more

	Bargain-hunting in Zürich From designer wear to second-hand clothes: Zürich is a great place to shop no matter how much money you have to spend. more

	Museums Whether it is at the university, the ETH, the Central Library or Museum of Anthropology: Zürich’s museums are full of fascinating insights—and free of charge too! more

	Artful Parsimony Zürich is one of the world’s leading art markets—but also a place where you can enjoy art free of charge. more
	Free History Lessons From a Roman customs station to a major metropolis at the heart of Europe—Zürich’s fascinating past is worth discovering—and can be discovered free, too! more
	Reward your Palate—and your Wallet Lots of restaurants in Zürich are great value for money. One especially hot tip for those on a tight budget are the canteens of the university and ETH. more
	Free Drinks! Few cities in the world have as many fountains as does Zürich: here, you have a choice of 1,200 fountains at which to quench your thirst.