Zurich, Switzerland. Inexpensive joys: Lake Zurich and the Alps from Burkliterrasse, a play on Culture Monday at Schauspielhaus, Üetliberg hiking trails for a view of the city and May to Oct. free City Bikes are available. www.europeantravelcheap.com
Zurich is a mixed hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Zurich Hauptbahnhof is the largest and busiest station in Switzerland and is an important railway hub in Europe.