Zurich, Switzerland
Leisure and Entertainment
There is a vast amount of things you can do in Zurich. Apart from internationally renowned institutions, such as the opera house (Opernhaus), the theatre (Schauspielhaus) or the concert hall (Tonhalle), there is a great variety of smaller venues providing abundant entertainment with concerts, theaters, art exhibits and much more.
Opernhaus Zürich
Schauspielhaus Zürich
Tonhalle Zürich
Museums of Zürich
Zürich: Enjoy Zürich
Getting around in Zurich
Public transportation in the city of Zurich is dense and well planned, and residents can get around by bus, streetcar, regional train, and boats. Young people up to age 25 are eligible for discounts on monthly and annual passes. You can find an overview of all fare options and zone prices, as well as the live schedule, directly on the ZVV website:
ZVV: Passes & Tickets for Teens
ZVV: Timetable & Information
Discounts on Bike-Sharing and Bicycle Subscriptions
With around 40,000 staff and students spread across 250 buildings, UZH generates the same level of traffic as a medium-sized town. To encourage healthy and sustainable ways of getting around, UZH offers discounts on bike-sharing and bicycle subscription schemes for all students. You can find all the information on this topic on the “UZH for Students” website:
UZH for Students: Discounts on Bike-Sharing and Bicycle Subscription Schemes
For International Students
More information and tips regarding your relocation to Zurich, accomodation, cost of living and insurances can be found on the UZH for Internationals website:
UZH for International Students and Scholars: Relocation and Living in Zurich