Zurich Convention Bureau
Located in the central northern part of Switzerland, Zurich is famous as a banking city, but it is also one of the most important centers for life sciences and ICT in Europe. The cosmopolitan city is Switzerland’s economic and scientific hub, has excellent transportation links, and is characterized by its very high quality of living. From top tier business travel experiences to unmatched countryside excursions, Zurich has something for every international delegate.
The Zurich Convention Bureau offers assistance in planning your event, and will put you in touch with venues, hotels or congress organizers. Local specialists are ready to offer their professional expereince and expertise, free of charge!
Venues & Accommodation
Zurich offers over 1400 unique hotels and venues. Guests can find quiet relaxation in anything from traditional guild houses to the height of modern luxury, while business meeting locations range from a mountaintop architectural wonder to a cozy yet tasteful cafe in Zurich’s old town. Zurich has the perfect venue for every type of event, whether with 10 or 1,500 guests.
With 80+ hotels and venues that have been granted the Sustainability Certification, Zurich is the ideal destination to host an eco-conscious business travel venture.
Accessibility
With direct flights from over 60 countries, 100 flights per week from North America, and swift links to the city, Zurich Airport makes your arrival and onward journey a pleasant and comfortable one. Traveling from baggage claim at the airport to the city center takes just 15 minutes by train.
Zurich is a compact city, allowing for easy, walkable access to countless hotels, venues, events, and restaurants.
Zurich’s highly efficient public transportation system can take passengers anywhere in the city and is safe, clean and reliable. For excursions into the Swiss mountain scenery and picturesque towns, Switzerland’s train system makes travel across the country easily accessible and hassle free.
Sustainability
Zurich ranks 13th in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS) 2024 and first in the Smart City Ranking 2024, making it one of the most sustainable convention destinations in the world.
In 2024, Zurich was the first Swiss city to achieve the globally recognized Sustainable Destinations certification from EarthCheck, establishing a new benchmark for sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility in the heart of Europe.
Climate-neutral excursion activities, hotels with sustainability certification, short distances, and a highly efficient public transportation network: Zurich provides the perfect framework conditions for holding sustainable events.
The experienced team at Zurich’s CVB takes into account environmental friendliness, economic efficiency, and fair working conditions.
Group excursions - such as bicycle tours, cookery courses, or folklore evenings - provide plenty of variety while taking environmental and social factors into account.