The Greifensee close to Zurich is anice lake which on a nice trip can rounded by skates, bicycles or on foot (about 20 km) In fall every year the Greifenseelauf is taking place here. This halfmarathon (10km can be done as well) is one of the oldest and biggest annual running events in Switzerland. One should also mention the Climbing centre (Milandia) in Schwerzenbach which was opened in 2007. Next to the climbing centre other sport activities like tenis and golf can be performed as well.

Use see stressed out bankers once in a while and don't expect that the S-Bahn is stopping for more than 20 seconds...

Take a boat trip across the lake for a scenic view of the city.

Great city to visit. Very clean. Friendly people.

Check out Oxa, Platine, Indochine or Q club if you're looking for some good parties. In August, the streetparade is also a must if you're in Switzerland. Otherwise, if you like shopping then Bahnhofstrasse is the place to be. The lakeside is also great in Summer!

The pub by the train station is great!

The place I went to college, boring industrial town. But once you get to know it, it's allright. Shopping along the Marktgasse. Great music festivals on easter (African) and in fall.

Go on a boat ride on Lake Zurich. It's worth it. Bike riding is also a great way to see the city and the lake. For cheap but clean places to stay, try a hostel; if that's not your cup of tea, hotels abound. There are also cheap yet clean campgrounds where one can pitch a tent and "rough it out". There's tons of shopping, food, chocolate, history, a huge weekly market at the main train station, etc. etc. etc. I love it and can't wait to go back.

Not only "banks", goooood paces to eat!

A lovely village with welcoming shops and breathtaking views of Lake Zürich.