Luxury shopping can be found along Banhofstrasse, the Champs Elysee of Switzerland. This is also where the original outpost of haute chocolatier Sprungli stands, and its decadent truffles are well worth the indulgence.
Luxury hotels are in abundance in this area: There is the newly opened Mandarin Oriental Savoy as well as the Park Hyatt Zurich, a mainstay for pampered travellers, whether for business or leisure.
For a vibrant contrast to the old town, head across the train tracks at Zurich’s main train station to trendy Zurich West, a former industrial area that has been revitalised with former factories and warehouses repurposed into trendy bars, restaurants, galleries and independent Swiss-owned shops.
How to get around Switzerland in style
As a country that prides itself on sustainability, most travellers use Switzerland’s excellent public transport system of trains, buses, trams and boats to get around.
SBB’s luggage transfer service for same day door-to-door luggage delivery is a godsend to avoid dragging huge suitcases through the train stations.
Like the Glacier Express, the GoldenPass Express train, which connects Interlaken to Montreux also has an extra-premium cabin. Its Prestige travel class features plush heated leather seats and are positioned at the front of the train on a slightly elevated platform for even better views. Order the cheese and charcuterie board – and good Swiss wine – and you are set.
The Airportr luggage transfer will pick up your luggage on your day of departure and get them checked in for your flight so you can skip the bag drop queue at the airport.
