ETH & Zurich

ETH Zurich

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (German acronym: ETH Zürich) is a science and technology university with an outstanding research record and the study, research and work place of 18,000 people from 80 nations. About 350 professors in 16 departments teach mainly in the engineering sciences and architecture, system-oriented sciences, mathematics and natural sciences areas and carry out research that is highly valued worldwide.

Useful LInks:

ETH Zurich official homepage
ETH campus maps and directions

City of Zurich

Zurich (German: Zürich), located 409 meters above sea level at the northern end of the Lake of Zurich on the Swiss central plateau, is charming and multifaceted. Its well-preserved Old Town lies on both banks of the River Limmat, which flows out of the lake in a northerly direction. With a population of 370,000, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. The canton of the same name hosts 1.275 million inhabitants and is thus the country's most densely populated canton.

Useful Links:

Official Portal of the Region Zurich
Official Website of Zurich Tourism
Zurich Public Transportation (ZVV)
Zürich City Public Transportation (VBZ)
Webcam of Zürich Tourism
Swiss Railway Services (SBB)
Youth Hostel