Discover Zurich: 6 Amazing Fun Facts You Never Knew About Switzerland's Largest City

1. Aquatic Frolickers and Badis

When Zurich residents aren't busy yodeling from the mountaintops or dipping their fondue forks, they turn into aquatic frolickers with an affinity for splish-splashing themselves silly: Zurich boasts numerous picturesque Badis, which are outdoor pools located along the Limmat River and Lake Zurich, where locals enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and partaking in various fun activities such as beach volleyball and outdoor table tennis.
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2. Zurich's Magic Transport Key

Who needs chariots, flying carpets, or teleportation when Zurich has it all: The city's ultra-convenient public transport system whisks you around on trams, buses, local trains, lake ships, and even a scenic aerial cable car to Felsenegg, all accessible with your magic key, the Zürich Card!
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3. Charlemagne's Horse and Grossmünster

Legend has it that Charlemagne's horse took a dramatic bow, right over the tombs of Zurich's favorite saints – talk about horsing around with history! : The Grossmünster church, built around 1100 AD, was founded according to this tale, playing a crucial role in the Swiss-German Reformation and now stands as a Romanesque-style Protestant landmark in Zurich.
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4. Thirst-Quenching Fountain Plaza

Who needs Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory when you have Zurich's Fountain Plaza: With over 1200 fresh drinking water fountains scattered around the city, you'll never go thirsty - or broke - again, as long as the sign doesn't say "Kein Trinkwasser."
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5. Drive-Through Red-Light District

Feeling a little "thursty" in Zurich? Don't worry; they've got a sultry pit stop to quench your cravings: the city boasts a unique drive-through red-light district, complete with 10 wooden sheds housing provocatively dressed professionals offering services from around £40 to £160 and featuring built-in safety measures such as free HIV prevention programs, medical checks, and panic buttons.
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6. Flying Pigs and Blaue Ente Feast

If pigs could fly, they'd land in Blaue Ente for a marvelous Monday makeover: Zurich's historical restaurant, Blaue Ente, tantalizes taste buds with a weekly feast of succulent Suckling Pig, surrounded by Mühle Tiefenbrunnen's lush gardens growing over 50 different types of salad.
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