New York John F Kennedy International (JFK) is located in the Queens borough of New York City. It can be reached via the Belt Parkway, which offers easy access to both the Van Wyck Expressway and the JFK Expressway. Flights to Zurich Z Rich (ZRH) may require a layover, but nonstop flight duration is about eight hours. You can reach central Zurich via car by traveling south on the A1L or Route 4. Most travelers take the train from the airport or use another form of public transportation like taxis, buses or hotel shuttles.

Attractions and Tips

The largest city in Switzerland, Zurich offers natural beauty, historic charm and a cultural richness that keeps travelers coming back for more. Visit the Swiss National Museum, the Rietberg Museum, Grossmunster, Fraumunster, the Zurich Zoologischer Garten, Lindenhof or the Fluntem Cemetery. Don't miss Lake Zurich, Uetiberg Mountain or the Sihl River. Other places of interest include the Museum of Design, Haus Konstruktiv, the Opera House, Wasserkirche and Centre le Corbusier.

Zurich has an oceanic climate that experiences four distinct seasons, so pack appropriately. Summers average in the mid-to-high 70s, making this a pleasant summertime destination. Travelers enjoy a wide range of hotel offerings that include modern, upscale accommodations to renovated historical buildings.