Zürich has a long tradition as Switzerland’s center for the arts and culture. German composer Richard Wagner spent his exile here, finishing his famous opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. The Schauspielhaus Zürich once premiered the works of playwright Bertolt Brecht and held readings by novelist Thomas Mann. Today, the city is home to several music venues that draw both local and international artists. It also hosts the popular Street Parade, a celebration of freedom, love, tolerance and music that draws more than a million people annually to the shores of Lake Zürich.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and journey home.
