Zurich, gateway to Switzerland

• Country: Switzerland
• Population: 415,215
• Official Language: German
• Nearby Cities: Lucerne, Basel, Bern

Lying on the northern shores of one of Europe's most beautiful lakes, Zurich has deservedly been described as one of Europe's most lovely cities and is a sought after place to live and visit. It's the home of the Swiss National Museum, where a visit will take you through the history of this famously neutral country during the long centuries of European city-state warfare. Switzerland is an international symbol of peace and humanitarianism, values that translate into the everyday life of the inhabitants of the country's largest city. So much so that it's been voted the top country in the world in which to live in several polls over the years. Buy or Zurich event tickets on StubHub to participate in all that's on offer in one of Europe's most desirable destinations.

Art and culture in Zurich

Zurich is the headquarters of world football as well as a European ice hockey capital, so there's plenty on offer for the sports-inclined. Which is all very well, but you really visit the city for the cultural experiences it possesses. It has a proud art history, with its very own Cabaret Voltaire having been the crucible of the Dada movement, and The Zurich Film Festival is absolutely worth attending if you're travelling to Switzerland when it's on. It's a relatively modern addition to the festival circuit but has become firmly established in the short years of its existence. A performance of the well-respected Zurich Chamber Orchestra is always worth booking tickets for on StubHub. The Cirque du Soleil Totem has long called Zurich one of its homes, so tickets for the show have always been readily available. Zurich event tickets will ensure that you won't miss any of these highlights.

Where to go for music and theatre in Zurich

Music lovers need look no further than a venue that is part of the musical mythology of Zurich: the Volkshaus. Its Hall of Fame includes such luminaries as AC/DC, Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Letzigrund Stadionis home to FC Zurich and an international athletics arena, hosting all manner of sporting and musical events virtually every week of the year. If a major rock act tours Europe, you'll be able to see them here too, so if music is your big reason for travelling, make sure to include both these venues when you buy your Zurich event tickets. Ultra-modern media tastes are catered for at the Mobile Motion Film Festival, which heralded the city's arrival in the digital entertainment age.

Moving around Switzerland

Zurich is in the north of the country, and it shares the general area with nearby Lucerneand Basel, which are smaller cities, but have their own unique Swiss flavours in a more rural way. A little further afield is the financial city of Bern. You can book tickets for these cities on StubHub with ease.