Post-Conference Tours - 13 June 14:00-16:30
(for UFI delegates only)
*included in the registration fee*
Option 1 - City Tour “Zurich Old Town Walking Tour”
Date and time: Thursday, June 13 from 14:00 to 16:30
The most popular tour through Zurich´s historic old town offers fascinating insights into the city´s colorful history.
What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town - people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis.
On a two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together, we uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a "procession axis" is, and visit a church with a minute-hand that jumps a record-breaking half meter every minute.
This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.
Option 2 - Lindt Home of Chocolate
Date and time: Thursday, June 13 from 14:00 to 16:30
In an impressive new building designed by star architects Christ & Gantenbein, the Lindt Home of Chocolate welcomes chocolate lovers from all over the world to Kilchberg on Lake Zurich.
An interactive multimedia exhibition guides visitors through seven different chocolate worlds, which appeal to all the senses.
From the cultivation of cocoa to the history of chocolate to tasting top-quality Swiss chocolate, here you can find out everything you need to know on the subject. In addition, interested visitors can view the latest production and automation technologies at a show production facility.