The classes will take place at the ETZ building
of ETH Zurich, located in
center of Zurich. The sports sessions will take place in
Fluntern,
only 10 minutes tram away from ETZ . Just next to the
sports center, the Zurich zoo offers a good opportunity
for entertainment.
The city
of Zurich is located 409 m above sea level, at the north
end of Lake Zurich. It covers an area of 92 square km and
has 361,000 inhabitants, which makes it Switzerland's
largest city. The average temperature in January is
between -10°C and +5°C and up to +30°C in July.
Zurich is truly a wonderful place set among some of the most
beautiful scenic vistas on the shores of Lake Zurich. Zurich is just a
stone's throw from the Alps. Gentle hills, peaceful woods, the
unpolluted lakes and rivers, picturesque villages, all provides an
ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions from Zurich.
Take a walk through the old town, the glorious lake and enjoy the
trendy new Zurich West district. There is so much to be enjoyed at
Zurich that you may run short of time in Zurich. With over 50 museums
and 100 galleries and operas in Zurich, ballet, theater premieres,
shows, musicals and art exhibitions are a regular feature in the
city. Zurich is a shoppers paradise. Enjoy an incredible shopping
experience at the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the Limmatquai in
Zurich. Above all, enjoy world class cuisines from all over the
world. With over 1,700 restaurants and bars in Zurich serving both
traditional Zurich and Swiss dishes as well as exotic specialities,
its an experience in itself.
Accomodation
For the attendees of the VS3 Summerschool a number of rooms has been
contracted at special rates. These rooms can be booked
directly by contacting one of the hotels below and
mentioning the ETH rates. Please note that special
conditxions are not guaranteed. We recommend to register
early. More information on accomodation is available here.
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