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Pharmacy
The guide was updated:There are many pharmacies around Zürich. On the pharmacies' door you can find a note that tells you where the next pharmacy on duty is located. The pharmacy at Bellevue, Theaterstrasse 14, is open 24/7.
Useful Information
- Address: Amavita Bahnhof Apotheke, Bahnhofplatz 15, Zürich
- More Info: +41 900 55 3555 will connect you to a pharmacy on duty
- Opening hours: Daily 7am–midnight
- Website: www.amavita.ch/de/amavita-bahnhof-apotheke
- Phone: +41 44 225 4242
- Email: bahnhof-apotheke-zuerich@ovan.ch
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Switzerland can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Best Time to Visit
The best season to visit Zurich is definitely summer, particularly from June to August, when temperatures are pleasant and you can enjoy outdoor activities during the sunny days. If you want to visit the city when fewer tourists fill the streets, then spring is the best choice: March to May are the months when temperatures are still not too cold to be uncomfortable.
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Zürich Airport (ZRH)
Zürich Airport is voted to be one of the best in the world. It consists of two terminals and they both have a Tourist Information Centre based in the arrivals hall. The airport is situated 11 kilometres outside Zürich and there are several ways of getting into the town centre.
The subterranean train station is directly beneath Terminal B. Trains depart roughly every 10 minutes for the city’s main station. You can buy tickets directly from the vending machines that can be found next to the SBB travel centre.
The Glatttalbahn, tram number 10, connects the airport and the main railway station. The tram runs every 7 or 15 minutes. Tram number 12 connects the airport and the hub of Stettbach and runs every 15 minutes.
There is a frequent bus service running from the airport. Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV) has a trip planner on their website.
The taxi rank is located just outside the arrivals terminal 1 and 2. Taxis may be reserved in advance.
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Public Transport
The best way to visit Zurich is by foot, but you also have a list of opportunities to explore the city such as bus, trams and trains. You can choose between a tickets for 1 hour or a Day Cards for various zones, but don´t forget to have the ticket with you at any moment. Another alternative is the Zürich Card: you can use it to enjoy free travel with public transports throughout the city of Zürich and it also gives you the possibility of enter museums for free and have discounts on several restaurants.
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Taxi
Taxi 444 is one of the biggest taxi companies in Zürich but you can find 1350 licensed taxis in the city. Taxis are easy to use and reliable, even during rush hours.
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Postal Service
You can find post offices all over the city. Sihlpost D-2 is located on the main train station and has long opening hours.
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Pharmacy
There are many pharmacies around Zürich. On the pharmacies' door you can find a note that tells you where the next pharmacy on duty is located. The pharmacy at Bellevue, Theaterstrasse 14, is open 24/7.
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Electricity
220 volt, 50 hz
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Telephone
Country code: +41
Area code: 044 and 043
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